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Anthropology
ANTH 1010Introduction to Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a broad introductory course covering race, language, and culture, both as intellectual concepts and as political realities. Topics include race and culture as explanations of human affairs, the relationship of language to thought, cultural diversity and cultural relativity, and cultural approaches to current crises.
ANTH 1050Anthropology of Globalization (3.00)
Anthropology of Globalization
ANTH 1090Colloquia for First-Year Students (3.00)
Colloquium designed to give first-year students an opportunity to study an anthropological topic in depth in a small-scale, seminar format. Topics will vary; may be repeated for credit.
ANTH 1401Your Heritage Language (3.00)
This course introduces students to the fields of structural linguistics, social approaches to the study of language, and language policy through a focus on the traditional languages or heritage languages spoken more or less actively within students' own families and home communities, either at present or in recent generations.
Course was offered Fall 2012
ANTH 1559New Course in Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of anthropology.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Summer 2014, Fall 2012
ANTH 2120The Concept of Culture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Culture is the central concept that anthropologists use to understand the striking differences among human societies and how people organize the meaningful parts of their lives. In this course we explore this diversity, examine its basis in neuroplasticity and human development, and consider its implications for human nature, cognition, creativity, and identity. By learning about other cultures, we gain new understanding of ourselves.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
ANTH 2153North American Indians (3.00)
Ethnological treatment of the aboriginal populations of the New World based on the findings of archaeology, ethnography, linguistics, biological anthropology, and social anthropology.
ANTH 2156Peoples and Cultures of Africa (3.00)
Studies African modernity through a close reading of ethnographies, social histories, novels, and African feature films.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Fall 2009
ANTH 2190Desire and World Economics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course offers an insight into the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services practiced by peoples ignored or unknown to classic Western economics. Its principle focus will open upon the obvious differences between cultural concepts of the self and the very notion of its desire. Such arguments as those which theorize on the "rationality" of the market and the "naturalness" of competition will be debunked.
ANTH 2210Marriage and the Family (3.00)
Compares domestic groups in Western and non-Western societies. Considers the kinds of sexual unions legitimized in different cultures, patterns of childrearing, causes and effects of divorce, and the changing relations between the family and society.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2010
ANTH 2230Fantasy and Social Values (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines imaginary societies, in particular those in science fiction novels, to see how they reflect the problems and tensions of real social life. Focuses on alternate cultures' and fictional societal models.
ANTH 2240Progress (3.00)
An ideal of progress has motivated Westerners since the Enlightenment, and is confirmed by rapid technological innovation. Theories of social evolution also foresaw, however, the extinction of those left behind. This course addresses the ideological roots of our notion of progress, the relation between technological and social progress, and what currently threatens our confidence in the inevitability of progress.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ANTH 2250Nationalism, Racism, Multiculturalism (3.00)
Introductory course in which the concepts of culture, multiculturalism, race, racism, and nationalism are critically examined in terms of how they are used and structure social relations in American society and, by comparison, how they are defined in other cultures throughout the world.
ANTH 2270Race, Gender, and Medical Science (3.00)
Explores the social and cultural dimensions of biomedical practice and experience in the United States. Focuses on practitioner and patient, asking about the ways in which race, gender, and socio-economic status contour professional identity and socialization, how such factors influence the experience, and course of, illness, and how they have shaped the structures and institutions of biomedicine over time.
ANTH 2280Medical Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The course introduces medical anthropology, and contextualizes bodies, suffering, healing and health. It is organized thematically around a critical humanist approach, along with perspectives from political economy and social constructionism. The aim of the course is to provide a broad understanding of the relationship between culture, healing (including and especially the Western form of healing known as biomedicine), health and political power.
ANTH 2285Anthropology of Development and Humanitarianism (3.00)
This course explores anthropological writings on development and humanitarianism to better understand the historical context and contemporary practice of these distinct modes of world saving. We will attend to critiques of development and humanitarianism, and will also consider writings by anthropologists who champion the humanitarian project
Course was offered Spring 2016
ANTH 2291Global Culture and Public Health (3.00)
This course considers the forces that influence the distribution of health and illness in different societies, with attention to increasing global interconnectedness. We will examine the roles of individuals, institutions, communities, corporations and states in improving public health, asking how effective public health and development efforts to improve global health have been and how they might be re-imagined.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2012
ANTH 2310Symbol and Ritual (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the foundations of symbolism from the perspective of anthropology. Topics include signs and symbols, and the symbolism of categorical orders as expressed in cosmology, totemism, and myth.
ANTH 2320Anthropology of Religion (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores anthropological approaches to religion, in the context of this disciplines century-old project to understand peoples' conceptions of the world in which they live.
ANTH 2325Anthropology of God (3.00)
How does the study of society and culture create an intellectual space for any explanation and experience of the Divine? How does anthropology deal specifically with explaining (rather than the explaining away) knowledge and understanding about divinity? Is God an American? If God has a gender and race, what are they? These and many other pertinent questions will be engaged and tackled in this cross-cultural study of the divine.
Course was offered Summer 2011
ANTH 2340Anthropology of Birth and Death (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Comparative examination of beliefs, rites, and symbolism concerning birth and death in selected civilizations.
ANTH 2345Anthropology of Reproduction: Fertility and the Future (3.00)
In this course, we will study human reproduction as a cultural process. Questions include how gender, class, race, and religion shape reproductive ideals and practices around the world. Ethnographic examples will come from around the world, but will emphasize South Asia and the United States. This course examines the perspectives of both men and women and situates local examples within national and global struggles to (re)produce the future.
Course was offered Summer 2013, Summer 2011
ANTH 2360Don Juan and Castaneda (3.00)
Analyzes the conceptual content in Castanedas writings as an exploration of an exotic world view. Focuses on the concepts of power, transformation, and figure-ground reversal.
ANTH 2365Art and Anthropology (3.00)
The course emphasizes art in small-scale (contemporary) societies (sometimes called ethnic art or "primitive art"). It includes a survey of aesthetic productions of major areas throughout the world (Australia, Africa, Oceania, Native America, Meso-America). Included are such issues as art and cultural identity, tourist arts, anonymity, authenticity, the question of universal aesthetic cannons, exhibiting cultures,and the impact of globalization.
ANTH 2370Japanese Culture (3.00)
This course offers an introductory survey of Japan from an anthropological perspective. It is open without prerequisite to anyone with a curiosity about what is arguably the most important non-Western society of the last 100 years, and to anyone concerned about the diverse conditions of modern life. We will range over many aspects of contemporary Japan, and draw on scholarship in history, literature, religion, and the various social sciences.
Course was offered Fall 2014
ANTH 2375Disaster (3.00)
Sociocultural perspectives on disaster, including analysis of the manufacture of disaster, debates on societal collapse, apocalyptic thought, disaster management discourse, how disasters mobilize affect, disaster movies, and disasters as political allegory. Students work through a series of case studies from different societies that cover "natural," industrial, and chronic disasters, as well as doomsday scenarios.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ANTH 2400Language and Culture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the interrelationships of linguistic, cultural, and social phenomena with emphasis on the importance of these interrelationships in interpreting human behavior. No prior knowledge of linguistics is required.
ANTH 2410Sociolinguistics (3.00)
Reviews key findings in the study of language variation. Explores the use of language to express identity and social difference.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2012
ANTH 2420Language and Gender (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies how differences in pronunciation, vocabulary choice, non-verbal communication, and/or communicative style serve as social markers of gender identity and differentiation in Western and non-Western cultures. Includes critical analysis of theory and methodology of social science research on gender and language.
ANTH 2430Languages of the World (3.00)
An introduction to the study of language relationships and linguistic structures.  Topics covered the basic elements of grammatical description; genetic, areal, and typological relationships among languages; a survey of the world's major language groupings and the notable structures and grammatical categories they exhibit; and the issue of language endangerment. Prerequisite: One year of a foreign language or permission of instructor.
ANTH 2440Language and Cinema (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Looks historically at speech and language in Hollywood movies, including the technological challenges and artistic theories and controversies attending the transition from silent to sound films. Focuses on the ways that gender, racial, ethnic, and national identities are constructed through the representation of speech, dialect, and accent. Introduces semiotics but requires no knowledge of linguistics, or film studies.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Summer 2015, Fall 2014
ANTH 2470Reflections of Exile: Jewish Languages and their Communities (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers Jewish languages Yiddish, Judeo-Arabic, Ladino, and Hebrew from historical, linguistic, and literary perspectives. Explores the relations between communities and languages, the nature of diaspora, and the death and revival of languages. No prior knowledge of these languages is required. This course is cross-listed with MEST 2470.
ANTH 2500Cultures, Regions, and Civilizations (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intensive studies of particular world regions, societies, cultures, and civilizations.
ANTH 2541Topics in Linguistics (3.00)
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with linguistics.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ANTH 2557Culture Through Film (3.00)
Topics to be announced prior to each semester covering the diversity of human cultural worlds and the field of anthropology as presented through film. A variety of ethnographic and commercial films will be viewed and discussed in conjunction with readings.
ANTH 2559New Course in Anthropology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of anthropology.
ANTH 2560Hierarchy and Equality (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Provides an anthropological perspective on relations of inequality, subordination, and class in diverse societies, along with consideration of American ideas of egalitarianism, meritocracy, and individualism. Specific topics will be announced prior to each semester.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ANTH 2565Society and Politics in Cross-Cultural Perspective (3.00)
Courses on the comparative anthropological study of topics announced prior to each semester.
ANTH 2570History and Narrative (3.00)
This course examines how people make history through specific processes of remembering, commemoration, reenactment, story-telling, interpretation, and so on. How do the narrative genres of a particular culture influence the relationship people have to the past?
ANTH 2575Migrants and Minorities (3.00)
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with migration and migrants, and the experience of ethnic and racial minorities.
Course was offered Fall 2013
ANTH 2589Topics in Archaeology (3.00)
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with archaeology.
ANTH 2590Social and Cultural Anthropology (3.00)
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with social and cultural anthropology.
ANTH 2620Sex, Gender, and Culture (3.00)
Examines the manner in which ideas about sexuality and gender are constructed differently cross-culturally and how these ideas give shape to other social phenomena, relationships, and practices.
Course was offered Summer 2015, Summer 2014
ANTH 2621Culture, Gender and Violence (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Beginning with a discussion of the cultural patterning of social action, this course examines sex, gender, and sexuality as culturally constructed and socially experienced, with special attention to non-Western examples that contrast with sex and gender norms in the U.S. The course then focuses on gender violence at U.S. universities, asking whether structural violence can be effectively countered by programs that focus on individual responses.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ANTH 2625Imagining Africa (3.00)
Africa is commonly imagined in the West as an unproblematically bounded and undifferentiated entity. This course engages and moves beyond western traditions of story telling about Africa to explore diverse systems of imagining Africas multi-diasporic realities. Imagining Africa is never a matter of pure abstraction, but entangled in material struggles and collective memory, and taking place at diverse and interconnected scales and locales. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010
Course was offered Fall 2015
ANTH 2660The Internet Is Another Country: Community, Power, and Social Media (3.00)
The peoples of Polynesia and Indonesia, sharing a cultural and linguistic heritage, have spread from Madagascar to Easter Island. Examines their maritime migrations, the societies and empires that they built, and recent changes affecting their cultural traditions.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2009
ANTH 2670How Others See Us (3.00)
Explores how America, the West, and the white racial mainstream are viewed by others in different parts of the world, and at home.
Course was offered Spring 2010
ANTH 2800Introduction to Archaeology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics include alternative theories of prehistoric culture change, dating methods, excavation and survey techniques, and the reconstruction of the economy, social organization, and religion of prehistoric societies.
ANTH 2810Human Origins (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the physical and cultural evolution of humans from the initial appearance of hominids to the development of animal and plant domestication in different areas of the world. Topics include the development of biological capabilities such as bipedal walking and speech, the evolution of characteristics of human cultural systems such as economic organization and technology, and explanations for the development of domestication.
ANTH 2820The Emergence of States and Cities (3.00)
Surveys patterns in the development of prehistoric civilizations in different areas of the world including the Inca of Peru, the Maya, the Aztec of Mexico, and the ancient Middle East.
ANTH 2850American Material Culture (3.00)
Analysis of patterns of change in American material culture from the seventeenth through the nineteenth centuries. Consideration of how these changes reflect shifts in perception, cognition, and worldview.
ANTH 2890Unearthing the Past (3.00)
An introduction to prehistory covering 4 million years of human physical evolution and 2.5 million years of human cultural evolution. Provides students with an understanding of how archaeologists reconstruct the rise and fall of ancient civilizations. Covers some major developments in prehistory such as origins of modern humans, the rise of the first complex societies & agriculture, and the emergence of ancient civilizations in North America.
ANTH 2900The Cultural Politics of American Family Values (3.00)
This course provides a broad, introductory survey of the range of cultural understandings, economic structures, and political and legal constraints that shape both dominant and alternative forms of kinship and family in the United States.
ANTH 3010Theory and History of Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Overview of the major theoretical positions which have structured anthropological thought over the past century.
ANTH 3020Using Anthropology (3.00)
The theoretical, methodological and ethical practice of an engaged anthropology is the subject of this course, We begin with a history of applied anthropology. We then examine case studies that demonstrate the unique practices of contemporary sociocultural, linguistic, archaeological and bioanthropological anthropology in the areas of policy and civic engagement.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
ANTH 3070Introduction to Musical Ethnography (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores music and sound as a social practice, using genres and traditions from throughout the world.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
ANTH 3105Love and Romantic Intimacies (3.00)
This course offers an introduction to recent anthropological scholarship on romance to examine how intimate relationships shape human experiences. Through readings and films, we investigate the increasingly popular idealization of "companionate marriages," in which spouses are ideally linked by affection. Our examples include queer and straight experiences, and a diversity of racial, cultural, classed, and gendered representations.
ANTH 3129Marriage, Mortality, Fertility (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the ways that culturally formed systems of values and family organization affect population processes in a variety of cultures.
ANTH 3130Disease, Epidemics and Society (3.00)
Topics covered in this course will include emerging diseases and leading killers in the twenty-first century, disease ecology, disease history and mortality transitions, the sociology of epidemics, the role of epidemiology in the mobilization of public health resources to confront epidemics, and the social processes by which the groups become stigmatized during disease outbreaks. Prerequisite: introductory anth or soc course
ANTH 3152Amazonian Peoples (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes ethnographies on the cultures and the societies of the South American rain forest peoples, and evaluates the scholarly ways in which anthropology has produced, engaged, interpreted, and presented its knowledge of the 'Amerindian.
ANTH 3154Indians of the American Southwest (3.00)
Ethnographic coverage of the Apaches, Pueblos, Pimans, and Shoshoneans of Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Northwestern Mexico. Topics include prehistory, socio-cultural patterns, and historical development.
ANTH 3155Anthropology of Everyday American Life (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Provides an anthropological perspective of modern American society. Traces the development of individualism through American historical and institutional development, using as primary sources of data religious movements, mythology as conveyed in historical writings, novels, and the cinema, and the creation of modern American urban life. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or instructor permission.
ANTH 3157Caribbean Perspectives (3.00)
Explores the histories and politics that have shaped the nations and dependencies that are geographically and politically defined as Caribbean, including French, English, and Spanish. Takes a regional and a national perspective on the patterns of family and kinship; community and household structures; political economy, ethnicity and ethnic relations; religious and social institutions; and relations between Caribbeans abroad and at home. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ANTH 3170Anthropology of Media (3.00)
Explores the cultural life of media and the mediation of cultural life through photography, radio, television, advertising, the Internet, and other technologies.
Course was offered Spring 2013
ANTH 3171Culture of Cyberspace: Digital Fluency for an Internet-Enabled Society (3.00)
Today's personal, social, political, and economic worlds are all affected by digital media and networked publics. Together we will explore both the literature about and direct experience of these new literacies: research foundations and best practices of individual digital participation and collective participatory culture, the use of collaborative media and methodologies, and the application of network know-how to life online.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ANTH 3175Native American Art: The Astor Collection (3.00)
This is an upper-level anthropology course which is intended to engage students in the study of Native American art as well as the history and current debate over the representation of Native American culture and history in American museums. After a thorough review of the literature on those topics, the class focuses specifically on the Astor collection owned by the University of Virginia.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
ANTH 3180Social History of Commodities (3.00)
Introduces the anthropological study of production, exchange, consumption, and globalization by exploring the cultural life-cycle of particular commodities in different places and times.
ANTH 3200Marriage, Gender, Political Economy (3.00)
Cross-cultural comparison of marriage and domestic groups, analyzed as a point of intersection between cultural conceptions of gender and a larger political economy.
ANTH 3205Modern Families, Global Worlds (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course examines the importance of kinship for the structure and dynamics of transnational economic relations and for the meaning and constitution of nation and citizenship in the contemporary global political economy.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ANTH 3210Kinship and Social Organization (3.00)
Cross-cultural analysis and comparison of systems of kinship and marriage from Australian aborigines to the citizens of Yankee city. Covers classic and contemporary theoretical and methodological approaches. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or instructor permission.
ANTH 3220Economic Anthropology (3.00)
Comparative analysis of different forms of production, circulation, and consumption in primitive and modern societies. Exploration of the applicability of modern economic theory developed for modern societies to primitive societies and to those societies being forced into the modern world system.
ANTH 3230Legal Anthropology (3.00)
Comparative survey of the philosophy and practice of law in various societies. Includes a critical analysis of principles of contemporary jurisprudence and their application. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or instructor permission.
ANTH 3240The Anthropology of Food (3.00)
By exploring food and eating in relationship to such topics as taboo, sexuality, bodies, ritual, kinship, beauty, and temperance and excess, this course will help students to investigate the way the foods people eat--or dont eat--hold meaning for people within multiple cultural contexts.
ANTH 3255Anthropology of Time and Space (3.00)
All societies position themselves in space and time. This course samples the discussion of the ways social systems have configured spatial/temporal orders. It considers both internalized conceptions of time and space and the ways an analyst might view space and time as external factors orientating a society's existence. And it samples classic discussions of spatial-temporal orientations in small and large, "pre-modern" and "modern" societies.
ANTH 3260Globalization and Development (3.00)
Explores how globalization and development affect the lives of people in different parts of the world. Topics include poverty, inequality, and the role of governments and international agencies.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2010
ANTH 3270Anthropology of Politics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reviews the variety of political systems found outside the Western world. Examines the major approaches and results of anthropological theory in trying to understand how radically different politics work. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014
ANTH 3272Anthropology of Dissent (3.00)
This course will investigate various processes of opposition, resistance, and revolution. The first half of the course will survey foundational works of revolutionary theory, while the second half will examine political practice from an ethnographic perspective, with an eye towards the lived experience of political participation and the formation (and transformation) of resisting subjects.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ANTH 3300Tournaments and Athletes (3.00)
A cross-cultural study of sport and competitive games. Prerequisite: ANTH 101 or instructor permission.
ANTH 3310Controversies of Care in Contemporary Africa (3.00)
In this course we will draw on a series of classic and contemporary works in history and anthropology to come to a better understanding of current debates concerning corruption and patronage, marriage and sexuality, and medicine in Sub-Sahararn Africa.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ANTH 3320Shamanism, Healing, and Ritual (3.00)
Examines the characteristics of these nonmedical practices as they occur in different culture areas, relating them to the consciousness of spirits and powers and to concepts of energy. Prerequisite: At least a 2000-level ANTH course, or instructor permission.
ANTH 3325Capitalism: Cultural Perspectives (3.00)
Examines capitalist relations around the world in a variety of cultural and historical settings. Readings cover field studies of work, industrialization, "informal" economies, advertising, securities trading, "consumer culture," corporations; anthropology of money and debt; global spread of capitalist markets; multiple capitalisms thesis; commodification; slavery and capital formation; capitalism and environmental sustainability.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ANTH 3340Ecology and Society: An Introduction to the New Ecological Anthropology (3.00)
Forges a synthesis between culture theory and historical ecology to provide new insights on how human cultures fashion, and are fashioned by, their environment. Although cultures from all over the world are considered, special attention is given to the region defined by South and East Asia, and Australia. Prerequisite: At least one Anthropology course, and/or relevant exposure to courses in EVSC, BIOL, CHEM, or HIST or instructor permission
ANTH 3360Fieldwork, Ethnographic Methods, and the Field Experience (3.00)
Introduction to ethnographic methods of research. This course combines practical exercises in participant observation with readings that illuminate the field experience, its politics, ethics, limitations, and possibilities.
ANTH 3370Power and the Body (3.00)
Studying the cultural representations and interpretations of the body in society. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 3395Mythodology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A hands-on seminar in myth interpretation designed to acquaint the student with the concept and techniques of obviation.
ANTH 3440Language and Emotion (3.00)
This course explores emotion from the perspectives of cultural anthropology and sociolinguistics. Topics include: emotion in the natural vs. social sciences; cross-cultural conceptions of emotion; historical change in emotion discourses; emotion as a theory of the self; the grammatical encoding of emotion in language; (mis-) communication of emotion; and emotion in the construction of racialized and gendered identities.
ANTH 3450Native American Languages (3.00)
Introduces the native languages of North America and the methods that linguists and anthropologists use to record and analyze them. Examines the use of grammars, texts and dictionaries of individual languages and affords insight into the diversity among the languages.
ANTH 3455African Languages (3.00)
An introduction to the linguistic diversity of the African continent, with focus on sub-Saharan Africa. Topics include linguistic structures (sound systems, word-formation, and syntax); the classification of African languages; the use of linguistic data to reconstruct prehistory; language and social identity; verbal art; language policy debates; the rise of "mixed" languages among urban youth.
ANTH 3470Language and Culture in the Middle East (3.00)
Introduction to peoples, languages, cultures and histories of the Middle East. Focuses on Israel/Palestine as a microcosm of important social processes-such as colonialism, nationalism, religious fundamentalism, and modernization-that affect the region as a whole. This course is cross-listed with MEST 3470. Prerequisite: Previous course in anthropology, linguistics, Middle East Studies or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2009
ANTH 3480Language and Prehistory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course covers the basic principles of diachronic linguistics and discusses the uses of linguistic data in the reconstruction of prehistory.
ANTH 3490Language and Thought (3.00)
Language and Thought
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
ANTH 3541Topics in Linguistics (3.00)
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with linguistics.
ANTH 3550Ethnography (3.00)
Close reading of several ethnographies, primarily concerned with non-Western cultures.
ANTH 3559New Course in Anthropology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Anthropology.
ANTH 3560The Museum in Modern Culture (3.00)
Topics include the politics of cultural representation in history, anthropology, and fine arts museums; and the museum as a bureaucratic organization, as an educational institution, and as a nonprofit corporation.
ANTH 3580Science and Culture (3.00)
Seminar on the the role of science in culture, and on the culture of science and scientists. Topics may include different national traditions in science, the relation between scientific authority and social hierarchy, the cultural history of science, and the relationship between scientific and popular culture ideas.
ANTH 3589Topics in Archaeology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with archaeology.
ANTH 3590Social and Cultural Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with social and cultural anthropology.
ANTH 3603Archaeological Approaches to Atlantic Slavery (3.00)
This course explores how archaeological and architectural evidence can be used to enhance our understanding of the slave societies that evolved in the early-modern Atlantic world. The primary focus is the Chesapeake and the British Caribbean, the later exemplified by Jamaica and Nevis. The course is structured around a series of data-analysis projects that draw on the Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery (http://www.daacs.org).
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
ANTH 3630Chinese Family and Religion (3.00)
Analyzes various features of traditional Chinese social organization as it existed in the late imperial period. Includes the late imperial state; Chinese family and marriage; lineages; ancestor worship; popular religion; village social structure; regional systems; and rebellion.
ANTH 3660China: Empire and Nationalities (3.00)
Explores the distant and recent history of Han and non-Han nationalities in the Chinese empire and nation-state. Examines the reaction of minority nationalities to Chinese predominance and the bases of Chinese rule and cultural hegemony. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or equivalent, a course in Chinese history, or instructor permission.
ANTH 3675Museums and Cultural Representation in Quebec (3.00)
In this J-term course, we visit museums in Montreal and Quebec City to examine the politics of cultural representation, asking how various kinds of group identity are exhibited in art, history, and anthropology museums. Daily museum visits are accompanied by readings and lectures.
ANTH 3680Australian Aboriginal Art and Culture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This class studies the intersection of anthropology, art and material culture focusing on Australian Aboriginal art. We examine how Aboriginal art has moved from relative obscurity to global recognition over the past thirty years. Topics include the historical and cultural contexts of invention, production, marketing and appropriation of Aboriginal art. Students will conduct object-based research using the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or instructor permission.
ANTH 3685Austronesia: World of Islands (3.00)
Languages of the Austronesian faily are found from Madagascar through the archipelago of Southeast Asia, and across the vast Pacific. It is a world of islands. Being part of no continent, Austronesia is all but invisible. We approach this hidden world by seeing oceans instead of continents. In doing so, we learn about the migrations of its people, their diverse historical experiences, and the resulting extraordinary range of cultures.
ANTH 3700Globalizing India: Society, Bazaars and Cultural Politics (3.00)
A study of selected interrelated major cultural, religious and political changes for comprehending India after independence. The course will focus on major urban centers for explicating changing family, marriage and caste relationships; middle class Indians; status of women and Dalits; and rising religious/ethnic violence, including Hindu religious politics and religious nationalism. Prerequisite: One course in Anthropology or permission of instructor.
ANTH 3705Anthropology of the Middle East (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Anthropological readings and films provide insight into the diversity of peoples and cultures of the modern Middle East. The focus will be on the everyday lived experiences of peoples in this part of the world. As we explore the rich diversity of cultures in the Middle East, key topics to be examined include tribalism, gender and politics, Islam, religion and secularism, colonialism, nationalism, and economic inequalities.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2015
ANTH 3810Field Methods in Archaeology (3.00 - 6.00)
Provides a comprehensive training in archaeological field techniques through participation in research projects currently in progress under the direction of the archaeology faculty. The emphasis is on learning, in an actual field situation, how the collection of archaeological data is carried out in both survey and excavation. Students become familiar with field recording systems, excavation techniques, survey methods, sampling theory in archaeology, and artifact processing and analysis. (Field methods courses outside anthropology or offered at other universities may be substituted for ANTH 3810 with the prior approval of the students advisor.) Supporting Courses. The following list includes additional courses which have been approved for the major program. Other courses can be added, depending on the student's area of concentration, with the approval of an advisor.
ANTH 3820Field Methods in Historical Archaeology (3.00)
Introduces the basic field methods used in conducting archaeological investigations of historic sites. Surveying, excavation, mapping, and recording are all treated.
ANTH 3830North American Archaeology (3.00)
Surveys the prehistoric occupations of several areas of North America emphasizing the eastern United States, the Plains, California, and the Southwest. Topics include the date of human migration into the New World, the economy and organization of early Paleo-Indian populations, and the evolution of organization and exchange systems.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2011
ANTH 3840Archaeology of the Middle East (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is an introduction to the prehistory/early history of the Middle East (Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Levant and southeast Anatolia) from 10,000 to 4,000 BP.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
ANTH 3850Historical Archaeology (3.00)
Historical archaeology is the archaeological study of the continental and transoceanic human migrations that began in the fifteenth century, their effects on native peoples, and historical trajectories of the societies that they created. This course offers an introduction to the field. It emphasizes how theoretical models, analytical methods, and archaeological data can be combined to make and evaluate credible inferences about the past.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
ANTH 3870Archaeology of Virginia (3.00)
Reviews the current state of archaeological and ethnohistoric research in Virginia. Emphasizes the history and culture of Native Americans in Virginia from the earliest paleoindian cultures to the period of European colonization.
ANTH 3880African Archaeology (3.00)
Surveys transformations in Africa from four million years ago to the present, known chiefly through archaeology, and focusing on Stone and Iron Age societies in the last 150,000 years. Prerequisite: ANTH 2800 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2009
ANTH 3885Archaeology of Europe (3.00)
A survey of European archaeology beginning with the Neanderthal debate, and including interpretations of Upper Paleolithic cave painting, the spread village farming from the Near East, the role of megalithic monuments, the interaction of Rome and the `Barbarians, the growth of urban centers, the Iron Age, and the Viking expansion.
ANTH 3890Archaeology of the American Southwest (3.00)
The northern section of the American Southwest offers one of the best contexts for examining the evolution of local and regional organization from the prehistoric to the historic period. Readings and discussion focus on both archaeological and ethnographic studies of the desert (Hohokam), mountain (Mogollon), and plateau (Anasazi/Pueblo) cultures.
ANTH 3930Kinship and the New Reproductive Technologies (3.00)
The course explores the manner in which cultural understandings of kinship relations both give shape to and are transformed by the new reproductive technologies-including surrogacy, in vitro fertilization, pre-implantation diagnosis, cloning and amniocentesis. Prerequisite: ANTH 2900 or permission of instructor.
ANTH 4060People, Culture and Environment of Southern Africa (3.00)
Focusing on the intersection between peoples, cultures, and environments of southern Africa, this summer study abroad course details the continuities and contrasts between life in rural, marginalized and under-served regions of South Africa and Mozambique. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the community role in education and sustainable development - both developmental and anthropogenic impacts on the environment but also environmental.
ANTH 4420Theories of Language (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Survey of modern schools of linguistics, both American and European, discussing each approach in terms of historical and intellectual context, analytical goals, assumptions about the nature of language, and relation between theory and methodology.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
ANTH 4559New Course in Anthropology (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in the subject of Anthropology.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
ANTH 4590Social & Cultural Anthropology (3.00)
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with social and cultural anthropology.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
ANTH 4591Senior Seminar in Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Integrates the major subdivisions of anthropology, emphasizing selected theoretical topics and primary sources. Primarily for majors in their final year.
ANTH 4630Eastern European Societies (3.00)
This course explores Eastern European societies through an examination of the practices of everyday social life. Topics include the changing cultural meanings of work and consumption, the nature of property rights and relations, family and gender, ethnicity and nationalism, religion and ritual. Cross Listed with SOC 4630. Prerequisite: one course in anthropology, sociology, or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 4840Quantitative Analysis in Anthropology I (3.00)
Examines the quantitative analytical techniques used in archaeology. Includes seriation, regression analysis, measures of diversity, and classification.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2011
ANTH 4841Quantitative Analysis II (3.00)
This course offers training in statistical models and methods that will be useful for students in multiple fields, including archaeology, anthropology, and environmental science. The goal is to equip students with statistical skills useful in systematically describing and analyzing empirical variation, deciphering links to the environmental and historical contexts in which that variation occurs, and using the results to advance science. Prerequisites: ANTH 4840 Quantitative Analysis I.
ANTH 4993Independent Study in Anthropology (1.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study conducted by the student under the supervision of an instructor of his or her choice.
ANTH 4998Distinguished Majors Thesis Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research, under the supervision of the faculty DMP thesis readers, toward the DMP thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to the Distinguished Majors Program in Anthropology.
ANTH 4999Distinguished Majors Thesis Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Writing of a thesis of approximately 50 pages, under the supervision of the faculty DMP thesis readers. Prerequisite: ANTH 4998.
ANTH 5200History of Kinship Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Critical assessment of major theoretical approaches to the study of kinship and marriage (from the 19th century to the present) and of the central role of kinship studies in the development of anthropological theory.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2012, Spring 2010
ANTH 5210Reconfiguring Kinship Studies (3.00)
Examines the ways in which the forms of kinship have been reconfigured in contemporary societies, and the ways in which traditional kinship studies have been reconfigured by their intersection with culture theory, feminist theory, gender studies, postmodern theory, gay and lesbian studies, and cultural studies of science and medicine. Prerequisite: ANTH 5200 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2013
ANTH 5220Economic Anthropology (3.00)
Considers Western economic theories and their relevance to non-Western societies. Includes a comparative analysis of different forms of production, consumption, and circulation.
ANTH 5225NGOs, Development, and International Aid (3.00)
Graduate level seminar explores the scholarly literature on NGOs and development aid organizations, emphasizing results of field studies. Issues include the relationship between policy and practice, the impact of changing trends and funding priorities, the politics of representing the voices of aid clients, economic and racial hierarchies in development, assessment and audit, and the nature of motivations to help. Prerequisite: 4th year ANTH, GDS, or PST Majors; or A&S Graduate students
Course was offered Spring 2014
ANTH 5235Legal Anthropology (3.00)
This course is an introduction to legal anthropology for graduate students or advanced undergraduates. This course investigates law systems, legal argumentation, and people's interactions with these thoughts and forms. Rather than taking as given the hegemonic power that legal structures might hold over peoples lives and thought, this course questions how people use, abuse, subvert, and leverage legal structures in which they find themselves.
Course was offered Fall 2014
ANTH 5360World Mental Health (3.00)
This course will examine mental health issues from the perspectives of biomedicine and anthropology, emphasizing local traditions of illness and healing as well as evidence from epidemiology and neurobiology. Included topics will be psychosis, depression, PTSD, Culture Bound Syndromes, and suicide. We will also examine the role of pharmaceutical companies in the spread of western based mental health care and culturally sensitive treatment.
ANTH 5401Linguistic Field Methods (3.00)
Investigates the grammatical structure of non-European language on the basis of data collected in class from a native speaker. A different language is the focus of study each year.
ANTH 5410Phonology (3.00)
An introduction to the theory and analysis of linguistic sound systems. Covers the essential units of speech sound that lexical and grammatical elements are composed of, how those units are organized at multiple levels of representation, and the principles governing the relation between levels.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Fall 2009
ANTH 5440Morphology (3.00)
An overview of morphological theory within the generative paradigm. Covers notions of the morpheme, theories of the phonology-syntax interface (e.g., lexical phonology, prosodic morphology, optimality theory), and approaches to issues arising at the morphology-syntax interface (e.g., inflection, agreement, incorporation, compounding).
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2011
ANTH 5470Language and Identity (3.00)
In anthropology, where identity has become a central concern, language is seen as an important site for the construction of, and negotiation over social identities. In linguistics, reference to categories of social identity helps to explain language structure and change. This seminar explores the overlap between these converging trends by focusing on the notion of discourse as a nexus of cultural and linguistic processes.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2010
ANTH 5480Literacy and Orality (3.00)
This course surveys ethnographic and linguistic literature on literacy, focusing on the social meanings of speaking vs. writing (and hearing vs. reading) as opposed communicative practices, looking especially at traditionally oral societies.
Course was offered Fall 2014
ANTH 5490Speech Play and Verbal Art (3.00)
This graduate-level seminar seeks to understand variation in language (and its significance for social relations and social hierarchies) by focusing on forms of language that are aesthetically valued (whether as powerful or as poetic) in particular communities. The course assumes some familiarity both with technical analysis of language and anthropological perspectives on social formations.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2012
ANTH 5510Topics in Ethnography (3.00)
Seminars on topics announced prior to each semester.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2011
ANTH 5528Topics in Race Theory (3.00)
This course examines theories and practices of race and otherness, in order to analyze and interpret constructions, deconstructions and reconstructions of race from the late 18th to the 21st centuries. The focus varies from year to year, and may include 'race, progress and the West,' gender, race and power, and white supremacy. The consistent theme is that race is neither a biological nor a cultural category, but a method and theory of social organization, an alibi for inequality, and a strategy for resistance. Cross listed as AAS 5528. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010, 3010, or other introductory or middle-level social science or humanities course
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2011, Fall 2009
ANTH 5541Topics in Linguistics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with linguistics.
ANTH 5549Topics in Theoretical Linguistics and Linguistic Anthropology (3.00)
Seminars in topics of specific interest to faculty and advanced students will be announced prior to each semester.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ANTH 5559New Course in Anthropology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of anthropology.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010, Spring 2010
ANTH 5589Selected Topics in Archaeology (1.00 - 6.00)
Seminars in topics announced prior to each semester.
ANTH 5590Topics in Social and Cultural Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with social and cultural anthropology.
ANTH 5610Critical medical anthropology: healers, patients, scholars (3.00)
This class focuses on critical issues in medical anthropology on topics of patienthood, healing and healers and the theoretical, methodological and ethnographic perspectives of anthropologists who integrate issues of politics, economics, power and resistance in understanding health, illness, healing as individually experienced and culturally shaped phenomena .
ANTH 5620The Middle East in Ethnographic Perspective (3.00)
Survey of the anthropological literature on the Middle East & N. Africa. Begins historically with traditional writing on the Middle East and proceeds to critiques of this tradition and attempts at new ways of constructing knowledge of this world region. Readings juxtapose theoretical and descriptive work toward critically appraising modern writers success in overcoming the critiques leveled against their predecessors.
Course was offered Spring 2013
ANTH 5808Method and Theory in Archaeology (3.00)
Investigates current theory, models, and research methods in anthropological archaeology.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2010
ANTH 5840Archaeology of Complex Societies (3.00)
Examines archaeological approaches to the study of complex societies using case studies from both the Old and New Worlds.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2009
ANTH 5870Archaeozoology (3.00)
Laboratory training in techniques and methods used in analyzing animal bones recovered from archaeological sites. Include field collection, data analysis, and the use of zooarchaeological materials in reconstructing economic and social systems.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2010
ANTH 5880Gender in Archaeology (3.00)
Explores the range of case studies and theoretical literature associated with the emergence of gender as a framework for research in archaeology.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ANTH 5885Archaeology of Colonial Expansions (3.00)
Exploration of the archaeology of frontiers, expansions and colonization, focusing on European expansion into Africa and the Americas while using other archaeologically-known examples (e.g., Roman, Bantu) as comparative studies. Prerequisite: For undergraduates, ANTH 4591 senior seminar or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Spring 2011
ANTH 5993Independent Studies in Anthropologies (3.00)
Independent study conducted by the student under the supervision of an instructor of his or her choice.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2014
ANTH 7010History of Anthropological Theory I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the diverse intellectual roots of the discipline, showing how they converged into a unitary program in the late nineteenth century, and how this program was criticized and revised in the first half of the 20th century.
ANTH 7020History of Anthropological Theory II (3.00)
Analyzes the main schools of anthropological thought since World War II, a half century during which separate English, French, and American traditions have influenced each other to produce a broad and subtle international discipline.
ANTH 7040Ethnographic Research Design and Methods (3.00)
Seminar on ethnographic methods and research design in the qualitative tradition. Surveys the literature on ethnographic methods and explores relations among theory, research design, and appropriate methodologies. Students participate in methodological exercises and design a summer pilot research project. Prerequisite: Second year graduate in anthropology or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2013, Spring 2011
ANTH 7050Ethnographic Writing and Representation (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Seminar on the craft of ethnographic writing and the ethical, political, and practical challenges of describing studied people in scholarly books and articles. What can student researchers do during fieldwork to help them write better dissertations more easily? How should they analyze and present field data? Prerequisite: ANTH 7040 or instructor permission. Suitable for pre- and post-field graduate students.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2013
ANTH 7060Dissertation Research Proposal Workshop (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A workshop for graduates preparing dissertation proposals and writing grant applications. Each student prepares several drafts of a proposal, revising it at each stage in response to the criticisms of classmates and the instructor.
ANTH 7129Marriage, Mortality, Fertility (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the ways that culturally formed systems of values and family organization affect population processes in a variety of cultures. Readings are drawn from comparative anthropology and historical demography. Cross-listed as ANTH 3129.
ANTH 7130Disease, Epidemics and Society (3.00)
Topics covered in this course will include emerging diseases and leading killers in the twenty-first century, disease ecology, disease history and mortality transitions, the sociology of epidemics, the role of epidemiology in the mobilization of public health resources to confront epidemics, and the social processes by which the groups become stigmatized during disease outbreaks. Prerequisites: previous ANTH or SOC course
ANTH 7290Nationalism and the Politics of Culture (3.00)
Analyzes the ways in which a spirit of national or ethic solidarity is mobilized and utilized.
ANTH 7340Anthropology and History (3.00)
This course explores the mutuality of the disciplines of anthropology and history, as well as the differences in their approaches and methods, in order to reassert the epistemology and subject matter common to the two disciplines, and to bring strength to disciplinary analysis. We will read works of scholars who traverse the two disciplines, paying close attentions to their methodological approaches.
Course was offered Fall 2010
ANTH 7370Power and the Body (3.00)
Study of the cultural representations and interpretations of the body in society.
ANTH 7400Linguistic Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An advanced introduction to the study of language from an anthropological point of view. No prior coursework in linguistics is expected, but the course is aimed at graduate students who will use what they learn in their own anthropologically-oriented research. Topics include an introduction to such basic concepts in linguistic anthropology as language in world-view, the nature of symbolic meaning, language and nationalism, universals and particulars in language, language in history and prehistory, the ethnography of speaking, the nature of everyday conversation, and the study of poetic language. The course is required for all Anthropology graduate students. It also counts toward the Theory requirement for the M.A. in Linguistics.
ANTH 7420Theories of Language (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Survey of modern schools of linguistics, both American and European, discussing each approach in terms of historical and intellectual context, analytical goals, assumptions about the nature of language, and relation between theory and methodology.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
ANTH 7440Language and Emotion (3.00)
This course explores emotion from the perspectives of cultural anthropology and sociolinguistics. Topics include: emotion in the natural vs. social sciences; cross-cultural conceptions of emotion; historical change in emotion discourses; emotion as a theory of the self; the grammatical encoding of emotion in language; (mis-) communication of emotion; and emotion in the construction of racialized and gendered identities.
ANTH 7450Native American Languages (3.00)
Surveys the classification and typological characteristics of Native American languages and the history of their study, with intensive work on one language by each student. Some linguistics background is helpful.
ANTH 7470Language and Culture in the Middle East (3.00)
Language and Culture in the Middle East
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2009
ANTH 7480Language and Prehistory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course covers the basic principles of diachronic linguistics (the study of how languages change over time) and the uses of linguistic data in the reconstruction of prehistory. Considered is the use of linguistic evidence in tracing prehistoric population movements in demonstrating contact among prehistoric groups and in the reconstruction of daily life. To the extent that the literature permits, examples and case studies will be drawn from the Mayan language area of Central America, and will include discussion of the pre-Columbian Mayan writing system and its ongoing decipherment. Fulfills the comparative-historical requirement for Linguistics graduate students.
ANTH 7541Topics in Sociolinguistics (3.00)
Analyzes particular aspects of the social use of language. Topics vary from year to year.
ANTH 7559New Course in Anthropology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of anthropology.
ANTH 7589Topics in Archaeology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with archaeology.
ANTH 7590Topics in Social and Cultural Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with social and cultural anthropology.
ANTH 7603Archaeological Aproaches to Atlantic Slavery (3.00)
This course explores how archaeological and architectural evidence can be used to enhance our understanding of the slave societies that evolved in the early-modern Atlantic world. The primary focus is the Chesapeake and the British Caribbean, the later exemplified by Jamaica and Nevis. The course is structured around a series of data-analysis projects that draw on the Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery (http://www.daacs.org).
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
ANTH 7630Chinese Family and Religion (3.00)
Analyzes various features of traditional Chinese social organization as it existed in the late imperial period. Includes the late imperial state; Chinese family and marriage; lineages; ancestor worship; popular religion; village social structure; regional systems; and rebellion.
ANTH 7840Quantitative Analysis in Anthropology I (3.00)
This course examines the quantitative analytical techniques used in anthropology and archaeology. Topics include seriation, regression analysis, measures of diversity, and classification.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2011
ANTH 7855Historical Archaeology (3.00)
Historical archaeology is the archaeological study of the continental and transoceanic human migrations that began in the fifteenth century, their effects on native peoples, and historical trajectories of the societies that they created. This course offers an introduction to the field. It emphasizes how theoretical models, analytical methods, and archaeological data can be combined to make and evlaluate credible inferences about the past.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
ANTH 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For masters research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
ANTH 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For masters thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
ANTH 9010Directed Readings (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Directed Readings
ANTH 9020Directed Readings (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Directed Readings
ANTH 9050Research Practicum (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research Practicum
ANTH 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
ANTH 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
Swahili
SWAH 1010Introductory Swahili I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: limited or no previous knowledge of Swahili.
SWAH 1020Introductory Swahili II (3.00)
Prerequisite: SWAH 1010.
SWAH 1559New Course in Swahili (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Swahili.
SWAH 2010Intermediate Swahili I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Develops skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, and awareness of the cultural diversity of the Swahili-speaking areas of East Africa. Readings drawn from a range of literary and journalistic materials. Prerequisite: SWAH 1020
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2009
SWAH 2020Intermediate Swahili II (3.00)
Further develops skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, and awareness of the cultural diversity of the Swahili-speaking areas of East Africa. Readings drawn from a range of literary and journalistic materials.
Course was offered Spring 2010
SWAH 2559New Course in Swahili (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Swahili.
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Arts Administration
ARAD 1550Topics in Arts Administration (1.00)
Topics in Arts Administration, where the topic may change. At present (2012) The Art Business and Art Criticism are topic examples under the ARAD 1550 banner, both being taught in Fall, 2012.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014
ARAD 2993Independent Study (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity for independent study in the subject of Arts Administration. Prerequisites: Instructor Permission.
Course was offered Spring 2010
ARAD 3100Principles and Practices of Arts Administration (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory survey of principles and practices of arts administration, as the crossroads of art and audience.
ARAD 3550Topics of Arts in Context (3.00)
Topics course on The Arts in Context, where role of the arts in human society is examined in various contexts.
ARAD 3559New Course in Development for the Arts (3.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Development for the Arts.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Summer 2010, Spring 2010
ARAD 3993Independent Study (3.00)
Independent study in Arts Adminstration
ARAD 4559New Course in Arts Administration (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Arts Administration.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2010
ARAD 5050Arts Marketing Theory and Practice (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Audience development theory and marketing strategies and techniques as they apply specifically to the arts and arts institutions.
ARAD 5200Development and Board Management (3.00 - 4.00)
This course explores techniques and rationales behind the giving and the raising of funds; and the closely related skills of leading and managing trustees, boards and volunteers. The course will examine these fields using both theory and practical applications. Both in-class discussions and distinguished guest speakers will be utilized.
ARAD 5300The Arts in Community / Community in the Arts (3.00)
The Arts in Community / Community in the Arts examines selected topics from among the multiplicity of relations between the two. Included will be spatial and community aspects of public art, art found locally, art to which the local community aspires, and the idea of community within artist populations. Using guest speakers, readings and other resources focuses class discussion on two sites:Charlottesvilles Downtown Mall, & UVAs Art Grounds.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ARAD 5500Introduction to Design Thinking (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is a pilot seminar designed to launch for the School of Architecture a curriculum in Design Thinking, to be broadened and deepened in subsequent semesters. The course introduces the use of abductive reasoning to solve complex problems, using Architecture and the Arts as exemplars of creative problem solving techniques.
History of Art and Architecture
ARAH 5253Italian Fifteenth Century Painting I (3.00)
Italian Fifteenth Century Painting I
ARAH 5254Italian 16th Century Painting (3.00)
Italian 16th Century Painting
ARAH 5559New Course in History of Art (3.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of History of Art.
ARAH 5575Topics in Modern Art History (3.00)
examines focused topics in the history of modern art
Course was offered Fall 2012
ARAH 5585Topics in the Art of East, South, and Southeast Asia (3.00)
Examines focused topics in the Art of East, South, and Southeast Asia.
ARAH 5681Museum Studies (3.00)
Museum Studies
ARAH 5752Representations of Race in American Art (3.00)
Representations of Race in American Art
ARAH 5753Southern History and Material Culture (3.00)
Southern History & Material Culture is an intensive graduate-level introduction to the decorative arts, history and material culture of the American South. The four-week course includes a number of lectures, collection studies and workshops by members of the staff of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, Old Salem, Inc., the faculty of the University of Virginia, and guest scholars.
Course was offered Summer 2012
ARAH 5951African Art (3.00)
African Art
ARAH 7500Research Problems in Ancient Architecture/Archaeology (3.00)
Reading and research problems in ancient architecture and archaeology.
ARAH 7505Research Problems in Ancient Art/ Archaeology (3.00)
Reading and research on problems in Greek, Etruscan, and Roman art.
ARAH 7510Research Problems in Medieval Architecture (3.00)
Reading and research problems in medieval architecture
ARAH 7515Research Problems Medieval Art (3.00)
Reading and research on problems in medieval art and its social background.
ARAH 7520Research Problems in Renaissance/Baroque Architecture (3.00)
Reading and research problems in Renaissance/Baroque architecture
ARAH 7525Research Problems in Renaissance/Baroque Art (3.00)
Reading and research problems in Renaissance/Baroque art
ARAH 7530Research Problems in 18th/19th Century Architecture (3.00)
Reading and research problems in 18th/19th century architecture
ARAH 7535Research Problems in 18th/19th Century Art (3.00)
Reading and research problems in 18th/19th century art
ARAH 7540Research Problems in 20th/21st Century Architecture (3.00)
Reading and research problems in 20th/21st century architecture
ARAH 7545Research Problems in 20th/21st Century Art (3.00)
Reading and research problems in 20th/21st century art.
ARAH 7560Research Problems in Architecture Theory, Comparative & Other Topics (3.00)
Reading and research problems in architecture theory, comparative & other topics.
ARAH 7565Research Problems in Art Theory, Comparative & Other Topics (3.00)
Reading and research problems in art theory, comparative & other topics.
ARAH 7570Research Problems in the Architecture of the Americas (3.00)
Reading and research problems in the architecture of the Americas.
ARAH 7575Research Problems in the Art of the Americas (3.00)
Reading and research problems in the art of the Americas.
ARAH 7580Research Problems in the Architecture of East, South, and Southeast Asia (3.00)
Reading and research problems in the architecture of East, South, and Southeast Asia.
ARAH 7585Research Problems in the Art of East, South, and Southeast Asia (3.00)
Reading and research problems in the art of East, South, and Southeast Asia.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ARAH 7590Research Problems in the Architecture of Africa or Islam (3.00)
Reading and research problems in the architecture of Africa or Islam.
ARAH 7595Research Problems in the Art of Africa or Islam (3.00)
Reading and research problems in the art of Africa or Islam.
ARAH 8051Theory and Interpretation in the Visual Arts (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Investigates problems in the theory and interpretation of the visual arts
ARAH 8052Library Methodology in the Visual Arts (1.00)
Required for all entering graduate students. Introduces the bibliography of the visual arts including architecture, archaeology, painting, sculpture, and the graphic arts. Specific research and reference publications are analyzed in terms of their scope, special features, and applications to meeting research and information needs.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ARAH 8091MA Thesis Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
MA Thesis Research
ARAH 8092MA Thesis Writing (3.00)
The MA thesis, up to 50 pages in length, will be prepared under the supervision of the major advisor, reviewed by a three-person committee and defended orally before the end of term.
ARAH 8095Dissertation Proposal (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Preparation of a 15-20 page dissertation proposal under the supervision of a dissertation advisor.
ARAH 8695Special Reading Problems (3.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Special Reading Problems
ARAH 8940Special Reading Problems in Art (1.00 - 3.00)
Special Reading Problems in Art
ARAH 8950Special Reading Problems (1.00 - 12.00)
Special Reading Problems
ARAH 8998Non-Topical Rsch, Masters Prep (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For masters research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
ARAH 8999Non-Topical Research, Masters (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For masters research, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
ARAH 9500Seminar in Ancient Architecture/Archaeology (3.00)
Investigates problems in ancient architecture/archaeology.
ARAH 9505Seminar in Ancient Art/Archaeology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Investigates problems in ancient art/archaeology
ARAH 9510Seminar in Medieval Architecture (3.00)
Investigates problems in medieval architecture
ARAH 9515Seminar in Medieval Art (3.00)
Investigates problems in medieval art
ARAH 9520Seminar in Renaissance/Baroque Architecture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Investigates problems in Renaissance and/or Baroque architecture.
ARAH 9525Seminar in Renaissance/Baroque Art (3.00)
Investigates problems in renaissance/baroque art
ARAH 9535Seminar in 18th/19th Art (3.00)
Investigates problems in 18th-19th century art
ARAH 9540Seminar in 20th/21st Century Architecture (3.00)
Investigates problems in 20th/21st century architecture
ARAH 9545Seminar in 20th/21st Century Art (3.00)
Investigates problems in 20th/21st century architecture.
ARAH 9560Seminar in Architecture Theory, Comparative & Other Topics (3.00)
Investigates problems in architecture theory, comparative, and other topics.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
ARAH 9565Seminar in Art Theory, Comparative & Other Topics (3.00)
Investigates problems in architecture theory, comparative, and other topics
ARAH 9570Seminar in the Architecture of the Americas (3.00)
Investigates problems in architecture of the Americas
ARAH 9575Seminar in the Art of the Americas (3.00)
Investigates problems in art of the Americas
Course was offered Spring 2015
ARAH 9580Seminar in the Architecture of East, South, and Southeast Asia (3.00)
Investigates problems in architecture of East, South, and Southeast Asia
ARAH 9585Seminar in the Art of East, South, and Southeast Asia (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Investigates problems in art of East, South, and Southeast Asia
ARAH 9590Seminar in the Architecture of Africa or Islam (3.00)
Investigates problems in architecture of Africa or Islam
Course was offered Spring 2011
ARAH 9595Seminar in the Art of Africa or Islam (3.00)
Investigates problems in art of Africa or Islam.
ARAH 9995Supervised Research (3.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Supervised Research
ARAH 9998Non-Topical Rsch,Doctoral Prep (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
ARAH 9999Non-Topical Research, Doctoral (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
History of Art
ARTH 1004A History of Architecture (3.00)
This course will introduce students to the study of architecture through an examination of selected examples from the history of architecture with a focus on Europe and the United States and buildings relevant to those regions (e.g. the Great Pyramids, the Parthenon, Versailles). Classes will be a combination of lectures and discussions as students are taught the fundamentals of architectural history as well as how to analyze buildings.
ARTH 1051History of Art I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A survey of the great monuments of art and architecture from their beginnings in caves through the arts of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome, Byzantium, the Islamic world, and medieval western Europe. The course attempts to make art accessible to students with no background in the subject, and it explains the ways in which painting, sculpture, and architecture are related to mythology, religion, politics, literature, and daily life. The course serves as a visual introduction to the history of the West.
ARTH 1052History of Art II: Renaissance to Post-Modern Art and Architecture (3.00 - 4.00)
Studies the history and interpretation of architecture, sculpture and painting from 1400 to the present.
ARTH 1500Introductory Seminars in Art History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory Seminars in Art History are small classes for first- and second-year students that emphasize reading, writing, and discussion. While subject varies with the instructor, topics will be selected that allow students to engage broad issues and themes historically and in relationship to contemporary concerns and debates. Subject is announced prior to each registration period. Enrollment is capped at 15.
ARTH 1505Topics in Art History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines focused topics in Art History.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
ARTH 1559Topics in Art History (3.00)
This course is an introductory level course in art history on a new topic
ARTH 2051Art of the Ancient Near East and Prehistoric Europe (3.00)
Studies the art of Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Aegean, and prehistoric Europe, from the sixth to the second millennium b.c. Examines the emergence of a special role for the arts in ancient religion.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ARTH 2052Ancient Egypt (3.00 - 4.00)
Survey of Egyptian art and architecture (Predynastic-New Kingdom, 4000-1100 BC). The course introduces students to the great monuments and works of art, and to the beliefs that engendered them. While the focus is on pharaonic visual culture, neglected others (women, cross-gendered persons, foreigners, commoners) and their material/visual cultures are brought to attention to provide a nuanced understanding of Egyptian society and culture.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2012
ARTH 2053Greek Art (3.00 - 4.00)
The painting, sculpture, and architecture of the Greeks, from the Dark Ages through the Hellenistic period. Works are studied in their social, political, and religious contexts.
ARTH 2054Etruscan and Roman Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Studies the painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy and the Roman Empire from the time of the Etruscans to Constantine the Great. Emphasizes the political and social role of art in ancient Rome, the dissolution of classical art, and the formation of medieval art.
ARTH 2055Introduction to Classical Archaeology (3.00 - 4.00)
Introduces the history, theory, and field techniques of classical archaeology. Major sites of the Bronze Age (Troy, Mycenae) as well as Greek and Roman cities and sanctuaries (e.g., Athens, Olympia, Pompeii) illustrate important themes in Greek and Roman culture and the nature of archaeological data.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2013
ARTH 2056Aegean Art and Archaeology (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the art and archaeology of the prehistoric Aegean, from the Early Bronze Age to the end of the Late Bronze Age (ca. 3000-1200 BCE). Notable sites examined include Troy, Knossos, Mycenae, Thebes, Pylos. The course also examines cultural and artistic connections with New Kingdom Egypt and the Late Bronze Age Levant.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2010
ARTH 2151Early Christian and Byzantine Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the art of the early Church in East and West and its subsequent development in the East under the aegis of Byzantium. Includes the influence of theological, liturgical and political factors on the artistic expression of Eastern Christian spirituality.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
ARTH 2152Medieval Art in Western Europe (3.00 - 4.00)
Studies the arts in Western Europe from the Hiberno-Saxon period up to, and including, the age of the great Gothic cathedrals.
ARTH 2153Romanesque and Gothic Art (3.00 - 4.00)
From the Romanesque churches along the Pilgrimage Routes to the new Gothic architecture at St. Denis outside Paris and on to late medieval artistic production in Prague, this course examines profound and visually arresting expressions of medieval piety, devotion, and power made by artists from roughly 1000-1500. Throughout our investigations, particular attention will be paid to the contributions of important medieval women.
ARTH 2154Early Medieval Art (3.00 - 4.00)
This course examines art created in the era from 300 to 1100, when early medieval artists, motivated by devotion to their faiths and scientific beliefs, crafted beautiful and refined visual expressions of their values. These crafted confessions in stone, paint, parchment, and metal provide the living historical records of a vibrant period, during which medieval artists asserted their various cultural identities.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
ARTH 2251Italian Renaissance Art (3.00)
Studies painting, architecture, and sculpture in Italy from the close of the Middle Ages through the sixteenth century. Focuses on the work of major artists such as Giotto, Donatello, Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Detailed discussion of the social, political, and cultural background of the arts.
ARTH 2252High Renaissance and Mannerist Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Studies the painting, architecture, and sculpture or the sixteenth century, emphasizing the works of major artists, such as Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Giorgione, and Titian. Detailed discussion of the social, political, and cultural background of the arts.
ARTH 2271Northern Renaissance Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Surveys major developments in painting and graphics in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries in the Netherlands and Germany. Includes the rise of Netherlandish naturalism and the origins of woodcut and engraving. Explores the effects of humanist taste on sixteenth-century painting and the iconographic consequences of the Reformation. Emphasizes the work of major artists, such as Van Eyck, Van der Weyden, Dürer, Bosch, and Bruegel.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ARTH 2273Disneyland (3.00)
This course examines the visual, aesthetic and cultural effects of Disneyland. It considers the history of the theme parks, its relationship to Disney films, and its visual construction of space, leisure, and American cultural identity. Presented both chronologically and thematically, this course is both reading and writing intensive.
Course was offered Summer 2015, Summer 2013
ARTH 2275Heroes, Superheroes and American Visual Culture (3.00)
This course examines the aesthetic and cultural importance of heroes and heroic representation in American visual culture from the mid-18th century to the present. It considers the construction and representation of heroic figures within debates about aesthetics, national identity, political representation, and popular culture. Presented both chronologically and thematically, this coure is both reading and writing intensive.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2014
ARTH 2281The Age of Caravaggio, Velázquez, and Bernini (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the painting, sculpture, and architecture of the seventeenth century in Italy, the Low Countries, France, and Spain. Focuses on Caravaggio, Bernini, Velazquez, Rubens, Rembrandt, and Poussin.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2012, Fall 2011
ARTH 2282The Age of Rubens and Rembrandt: Baroque Art in the Netherlands (3.00 - 4.00)
A survey of the art of the Dutch and Flemish Golden Age, including such artists as Rubens, Rembrandt, van Dyck, Hals and Vermeer. The course examines innovations in style and new subjects like landscape, still life and daily-life genre in relation to major historical developments, including the revolt of the Netherlands, the rise of the Dutch Republic, and the Counter-Reformation. The course includes a survey of Dutch architecture.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Fall 2009
ARTH 2351Eighteenth-Century European Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Surveys European painting and sculpture from the late Baroque period to Neo-Classicism. Emphasizes the artistic careers of major figures and on the larger social, political, and cultural contexts of their work. Artists include Watteau, Boucher, Fragonard, Chardin, Falconet, Pigalle, Greuze, Batoni, Rusconi, Hogarth, Gainsborough, and Reynolds.
Course was offered Fall 2011
ARTH 2352Art of Revolutionary Europe (3.00 - 4.00)
Surveys European painting and sculpture from the last decades of the Ancien Regime to the liberal revolutions of 1848. Major artists, such as David, Canova, Ingres, Constable, Turner, Gericault, Delacroix, Friedrich, Goya, Corot, and Thorvaldsen are examined in their political, economic, social, spiritual, and aesthetic contexts.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ARTH 2353European Art and Empire (3.00 - 4.00)
Examines the relationship of visual art to empire from the colonization of North America to the scramble for Africa, focusing on the period between 1700 and 1900. The course examines the work of European artists working on five continents and it engages with readings in which art history intersects with that of other disciplines including anthropology and museum studies.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ARTH 2354British Art (3.00 - 4.00)
This survey of British Art in the modern period examines the work of some of Britains greatest painters, sculptors, and printmakers including Hogarth, Blake, Flaxman, Turner, the Pre-Raphaelites, Sickert, Bacon, and Freud. Major themes include the relationship of British art to religion, urbanization, empire, industrialization, and post-colonialism.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2010
ARTH 2361Nineteenth-Century European Art (3.00 - 4.00)
A thematic survey of European art in the long nineteenth century, the course examines the work of German, French, Italian, British and Scandinavian artists, among them Boucher, Vien, David, Friedrich, Ingres, Gericault, Delacroix, Courbet, Manet, Whistler, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Munch, and others. Key course themes will include artistic training and practice, exhibition, and art-theoretical debates of the period.
Course was offered Spring 2012
ARTH 2371Impressionism and Post Impressionism (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys modernist movements in European art during the second half of the nineteenth century. Major themes include the establishment of modernity as a cultural ideal, the development of the avant-garde, and the genesis of the concept of abstraction.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2014, Fall 2011
ARTH 2372Paris, "Capital of the Nineteenth Century" (3.00 - 4.00)
Examines the places, spaces, practices and representations of Paris in the nineteenth century. Tracing the changing faces of the city, we will study the modern city through architecture and urban planning, painting, drawing, photography, popular imagery and literature. Topics include Paris types; fashion and birth of the department store; Haussmannization; and the spectacular Paris of the panorama, morgue, Opera, and Worlds Fairs.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
ARTH 2451Modern Art, 1900-1945 (3.00 - 4.00)
A survey of major artistic movements in Europe and the United States during the first half of the twentieth century: Fauvism and Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, the School of Paris, Dada and Surrealism, the Russian avant-garde, modernist trends in America. Painting, sculpture, photography, and the functional arts are discussed.
ARTH 2471Art Since 1945 (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys art production and theory in the U.S. and Europe since World War II. Relationships between artistic practice and critical theory are stressed in an examination of movements ranging from abstract expressionism to neo-geo.
ARTH 2472Modern Art in Italy (3.00 - 4.00)
ARTH 2472 will use the resources of Italys modern and contemporary art museums supplemented by classroom and on-site lectures to offer an overview of the major movements of modern art in Italy. It will examine the historical and political contexts for developments from Futurism and Valori Plastici to Informel and Arte Povera, with a particular focus on the postwar years..
ARTH 2491The History of Photography (3.00 - 4.00)
General survey of the photographic medium from 1839 to the present. Emphasizes the technical, aesthetic, and critical issues particular to the medium.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Spring 2012
ARTH 2525Topics in Renaissance Art History (3.00 - 4.00)
Examines focused topics in Renaissance Art History.
ARTH 2559New Course in History of Art (3.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject History of Art.
ARTH 2659Sacred Sites (3.00 - 4.00)
Examines the art and architecture of ten religious sites around the world focusing on ritual, culture, and history as well as the artistic characteristics of each site.
ARTH 2745African American Art (3.00)
This course surveys the visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography, prints, mixed media and textiles) produced by those of African descent in the United States from the Colonial period to the present. Presented both chronologically and thematically, the class interrogates issues of artistic identity, gender, patronage and the aesthetic influences of the African Diaspora and European and Euro-American aesthetics on African American artists.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012
ARTH 2751American Art to the Armory Show (3.00 - 4.00)
This lecture course will examine American visual arts from the time of European settlement to around 1900 with special emphasis on its political, social and cultural contexts. The course is both chronological and thematic. It focuses on major artistic figures, but it also focuses on issues such as the construction of an American identity, the role of fine arts in American society, and the tensions of class, gender, race & ethnicity in Amer Art.
Course was offered Fall 2013
ARTH 2752American Art Since Reconstruction (3.00 - 4.00)
This lecture course examines the visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography, prints) of the United States from the late 19th-century to World War II. Particular emphasis is placed on cultural, political, and social issues that provide a contextual framework for the analysis of these images. The course interrogates topics such as artistic identity, American modernism, patronage, and the influence of popular culture on fine art.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2011, Spring 2010
ARTH 2753Arts & Cultures of the Slave South (3.00 - 4.00)
This interdisciplinary course covers the American South to the Civil War. While the course centers on the visual arts architecture, material culture, decorative arts, painting, and sculpture it is not designed as a regional history of art, but an exploration of the interrelations between history, material and visual cultures, foodways, music and literature in the formation of Southern identities.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
ARTH 2771American Modernism (3.00 - 4.00)
American Modernism is a survey of American art in the first half of the 20th century. The course will address the arrival of modern art in America, the situation of the American artist in relation to European art, and an American public, and the question of the American art.
ARTH 2772American Film Noir and the City (3.00 - 4.00)
Studies the classic period of film noir and its engagement with the city as a problematic subject and a frequent resource within American Art and culture immediately before and after WW II. Using the classic period of film noir as a framework, this lecture and discussion course examines the ways in which the city is represented as a problematic subject and a frequent resource within American Art and culture immediately before and after WWII.
Course was offered Summer 2010
ARTH 2773Hollywood Cinemas Golden Age: The 1930s (3.00 - 4.00)
The course examines American cinema produced in Hollywood during the 1930s. While the Great Depression serves as an important historical backdrop, we will interrogate how issues such as ethnic/racial representation, shifting gender roles, sexuality, and urbanity are mediated in popular cinema in this decade.
Course was offered Summer 2011
ARTH 2774Stardom and American Film (3.00)
This course examines the role of stardom and star performance in American cinema from the silent era to the 1960s. Using art history, cultural studies and film criticism, we will explore topics such as visions of stardom, constructions and subversions of star identity, and the ways in which the media of film actively constructs how we look at and respond to stars as cultural and pictorial icons.
ARTH 2851World Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Big art history, on the role of art in human cultures. The construction of spaces in relation to human presence. Materials, skills, and the making of social hierarchies. Places, group origins, and identity. Kingship and empire across the continents; art and world religions. Contact, interaction and the beginnings of the present world.
Course was offered Spring 2015
ARTH 2861East Asian Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the artistic traditions of China, Korea, and Japan, from prehistoric times to the modern era. Surveys major monuments and the fundamental concepts behind their creation, and examines artistic form in relation to society, individuals, technology, and ideas.
ARTH 2862Arts of the Buddhist World- India to Japan (3.00 - 4.00)
Surveys the Buddhist sculpture, architecture and painting of India, China and Japan. Considers aspects of history and religious doctrine.
ARTH 2863Chinese Decorative Arts (3.00 - 4.00)
Chinese Decorative Arts
ARTH 2871The Arts of India (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The class is an overview of Indian sculpture, architecture, and painting from the Third Millennium BC to the 18th century AD and includes works from Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Islamic traditions.
ARTH 2961Arts of the Islamic World (3.00 - 4.00)
The class is an overview of art made in the service of Islam in the Central Islamic Lands, Egypt, North Africa, Spain, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and South and Southeast Asia.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ARTH 2993Independent Study (3.00)
Independent study in the history of art.
Course was offered Fall 2010
ARTH 3051Greek Vase Painting (4.00)
Survey of the major styles, techniques, and painters of Greek vases produced in the Archaic and Classical periods (c. 700-350 b.c.). Emphasizes themes of myth and daily life, the relationship of vases to other ancient arts, the legacy of form and decoration in the arts of later periods, such as 18th century England, and comparisons with other cultures, such as the Native American southwest. Prerequisite: any course in Art History, Anthropology, Classics or History.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
ARTH 3052Art and Poetry in Classical Greece (3.00)
Study of the major themes in Greek sculpture and painting of the fifth century, including mythological narrative, cult practices, banqueting, and athletics. In order to view these themes in the context of classical Greek culture, the course seeks out shared structures of response and feeling in contemporary poetry; including readings in translation in Anakreon, Pindar, Aischylos, Sophokles, and Euripides.
ARTH 3053The Greek City (3.00)
Study of the Greek city from the Archaic to the Hellenistic period. The course focuses on such themes as city planning, public buildings and houses, gender distinctions, the relationship between city and territory, and the nature of the polis.
ARTH 3061Roman Architecture (3.00)
Study of the history of Roman architecture from the Republic to the late empire with special emphasis on the evolution of urban architecture in Rome. Also considered are Roman villas, Roman landscape architecture, the cities of Pompeii and Ostia, major sites of the Roman provinces, and the architectural and archaeological field methods used in dealing with ancient architecture.
ARTH 3062Pompeii (3.00)
Explores the life, art, architecture, urban development, religion, economy, and daily life of the famous Roman city destroyed in the cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in a.d. 79.
ARTH 3151Art and Science in the Middle Ages (3.00 - 4.00)
During the medieval period, power and knowledge required the endorsement of clerics. Alongside secular courtiers they also cultivated creative expressions of their erudition, revealing the medieval interpenetration of art, science and religion. The artworks surveyed in this course provide lasting records of critically creative confrontations between the scientific and spiritual traditions linked to medieval Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
Course was offered Spring 2014
ARTH 3251Gender and Art in Renaissance Italy (3.00 - 4.00)
Examines how notions of gender shaped the production, patronage, and fruition of the visual arts in Italy between 1350 and 1600. Prerequisite: A previous course in art history or gender studies.
ARTH 3253Renaissance Art and Literature (3.00)
Examines the interrelations between literature and the visual arts in Italy from 1300 to 1600. The writings of Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio and their followers are analyzed in relation to the painting, sculpture, and architecture of Giotto, Brunelleschi, Botticelli, Raphael, and Michelangelo, among others.
ARTH 3254Leonardo da Vinci (3.00)
An analysis of Leonardo da Vincis paintings, drawings, and notes, giving special attention to his writings and drawings on human anatomy, the theory of light and shade, color theory, and pictorial composition. His work is considered in relation to the works of fellow artists such as Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo as well as within the context of Renaissance investigation of the natural world. Prerequisite: One course in the humanities.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011
ARTH 3255Renaissance Art on Site (3.00)
Firsthand, direct knowledge of Renaissance art and architecture through an intensive program of on-site visits in Florence and Rome. The course aims to provide a deeper understanding of the specificity of images and sites; that is, their materials, texture, scale, size, proportions, colors, and volumes. It also aims to instill a full sense of the importance of the original location for the understanding and interpretation of Renaissance art. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ARTH 3257Michelangelo and His Time (3.00)
Analyzes the work of Michelangelo in sculpture, painting and architecture in relation to his contemporaries in Italy and the North. The class focuses on the close investigation of his preparatory drawings, letters, poems and documents. Prerequisite: One course in the history of art beyond the level of ARTH 1051 and 1052
Course was offered Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ARTH 3281Rembrandt (3.00)
Study of the life and work of the great Dutch seventeenth-century master. Topics include Rembrandts interpretation of the Bible and the nature of his religious convictions, his relationship to classical and Renaissance culture, his rivalry with Rubens, and the expressive purposes of his distinctive techniques in painting, drawing, and etching.
ARTH 3351British Art: Tudors through Victoria (3.00)
Surveys English (British) painting, sculpture, and printmaking from the reign of Henry VII Tudor (1485) to the death of Queen Victoria (1901). Major artists such as Holbein, Mor, Mytens, Rubens, van Dyck, Lely, Kneller, Hogarth, Rysbrack, Roubilliac, Gainsborough, Reynolds, Rowlandson, Flaxman, Lawrence, Constable, Turner, Landseer, the Pre-Raphaelites and Alma-Taddema are examined in their political, social, economic, spiritual, and aesthetic contexts. Prerequisite: At least one post-medieval art history course is recommended.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ARTH 3491Women Photographers and Feminist Aesthetics (3.00)
This course explores the question of whether there might be something called a feminist aesthetics. We look at the work of a handful of women photographers, and read criticism about photography, to leverage our exploration into feminist aesthetics. The course works within the frame of feminist discourse. It presents the work of a small number of photographers whose work we will interpret in conjunction with readings in criticism and theory.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
ARTH 3525Topics in Renaissance Art History (3.00 - 4.00)
Examines focused topics in Renaissance Art History.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ARTH 3545Topics In 20th/21st Century Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Examines focused topics in 20th/21st Art History.
ARTH 3559New Course in History of Art (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject History in Art.
ARTH 3591Art History Colloquium (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The Art History Colloquium combines lecture and discussion. Subject varies with the instructor, who may decide to focus attention either on a particular period, artist, or theme, or on the broader question of the aims and methods of art history. Subject is announced prior to each registration period. This course fulfills the second writing requirement, involving at least two writing assignments totaling at a minimum 4,000 words (20 pages).
ARTH 3595Art History Practicum (3.00)
The Art History Practicum course places added emphasis on immersive experience and the active construction of knowledge, involving hands-on projects, experiments, lab work, and field trips of varying lengths, including on-site studies at archaeological sites, laboratories, or museums.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ARTH 3651Anthropology of Australian Aboriginal Art (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This class studies the intersection of anthropology, art and material culture focusing on Australian Aboriginal art. We examine how Aboriginal art has moved from relative obscurity to global recognition over the past 30 yrs. Topics include the historical and cultural contexts of invention, production, marketing and appropriation of Aboriginal art. Students will conduct research using the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection and Study Center.
ARTH 3751Material Life in Early America (3.00)
Studies American domestic environments (architecture, landscapes, rural and urban settings) and decorative arts (furniture, silver, ceramics, and glass) in relation to their social, cultural, and historical contexts from European settlement to 1825. Prerequisite: At least one course in either American art or early American history or literature is recommended.
ARTH 3761Women in American Art (3.00)
Analyzes the roles played by women both as visual artists and as the subjects of representation in American art from the colonial period to the present. Explores the changing cultural context and institutions that support or inhibit womens artistic activity and help to shape their public presentation. Some background in either art history or womens studies is desirable.
ARTH 3781New York School (4.00)
The New York School focuses on the background, development, and dissemination of abstract expressionism, beginning with an examination of the place and politics of the artist in America in the depression era. The slide lectures and required readings examine the social and intellectual groundings of the subjects of abstract painting in the 1940s and the development of an international art scene in New York in the 1950s.
Course was offered Spring 2010
ARTH 3861Chinese Art (3.00 - 4.00)
The course is a survey of the major epochs of Chinese art from pre-historic to the modern period. The course intends to familiarize students with the important artistic traditions developed in China: ceramics, bronzes, funerary art and ritual, Buddhist art, painting, and garden architecture. It seeks to understand artistic form in relation to technology, political and religious beliefs, and social and historical contexts, with focus on the role of the state or individuals as patrons of the arts. It also introduces the major philosophic and religious traditions (Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism) that have shaped cultural and aesthetic ideals, Chinese art theories, and the writings of leading scholars.
ARTH 3862Japanese Art (3.00)
Introduces the arts and culture of Japan. Focuses on key monuments and artistic traditions that have played central roles in Japanese art and society. Analyzes how artists, architects, and patrons expressed their ideals in visual terms. Examines sculptures, paintings, and decorative objects and their underlying artistic and cultural values.
ARTH 3951African Art (3.00)
Studies Africas chief forms of visual art from prehistoric times to the present.
ARTH 3993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study in the history of art
ARTH 4051Art History: Theory and Practice (3.00)
This course introduces art history majors to the basic tools and methods of art historical research, and to the theoretical and historical questions of art historical interpretation. The course will survey a number of current approaches to the explanation and interpretation of works of art, and briefly address the history of art history. Prerequisite: Major or minor in art history.
ARTH 4591Undergraduate Seminar in the History of Art (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Subject varies with the instructor, who may decide to focus attention either on a particular period, artist, or theme, or on the broader question of the aims and methods of art history. Subject is announced prior to each registration period. Representative subjects include the life and art of Pompeii, Roman painting and mosaics, history and connoisseurship of baroque prints, art and politics in revolutionary Europe, Picasso and painting, and problems in American art and culture. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ARTH 4951University Museums Internship (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is the second semester of the internship at either the Fralin Museum of Art or Kluge Ruhe. Students will work approximately 100 hours per semester in the museum, and will participate in three training sessions and three academic seminars. Prequisite: ARTH/GDS 4951 and instructor permission, by application. Please see information at www.virginia.edu/art/arthistory/courses and www.artsandsciences.virginia.edu/globaldevelopment
ARTH 4952University Museums Internship (3.00)
This is the second semester internship at either UVA Art Museum or Kluge Ruhe. Students will work approximately 100 hours per semester in the museum, and will participate in three training sessions and three academic seminars. ARTH/GDS 4951 and instructor permission, by application; deadline May 1. Please see information at www.virginia.edu/art/arthistory/courses and www.artsandsciences.virginia.edu/globaldevelopment
ARTH 4998Undergraduate Thesis Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research for a thesis of approximately 50 written pages undertaken in the fall semester of the fourth year by art history majors who have been accepted into the departments Distinguished Majors Program.
ARTH 4999Undergraduate Thesis Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Writing of a thesis of approximately 50 written pages undertaken in the spring semester of the fourth year by art history majors who have been accepted into the departments Distinguished Majors Program.
ARTH 5559New Course in Art History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of art history.
Course was offered Spring 2016
Studio Art
ARTS 1000Drawing at Sea I (3.00)
This course will focus on the fundamentals of drawing: visual perception, elements of line, gesture, proportion, spatial relationships, scale, value, and texture. It is intended for beginning students. During the semester, students will develop a range of skills that will enable them to hone their observational sensibilities and then apply them to their work.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2012
ARTS 1010Drawing at Sea II (3.00)
This course is intended for students who have previously completed a college level drawing class (either Introduction to Drawing or Introduction to Figure Drawing). Building on the principles of basic drawing, students will further investigate drawing from observation and creating the illusion of 3-dimensional form and space on a 2-dimensional surface.
ARTS 1220Intro to Digital Media at Sea (3.00)
The course will be an introduction to digital imagery, using photography as the source for creative manipulation in Adobe Photoshop. At the beginning of the semester, questions about how to use ones camera skillfully, how to compose an interesting photograph, how to interpret and to evaluate work will be addressed.
Course was offered Fall 2012
ARTS 1559New Course in Studio Art (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of studio art.
ARTS 1710Intro to Painting at Sea (3.00)
Designed for beginning painters, the course will introduce students to color theory, color mixing, and color application. It aims to improve observational skills in both drawing and painting. Students will experiment with composition and collage construction.
ARTS 2110Introduction to Photography I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Focuses on gaining a working understanding of black and white photo processes and, most importantly, opening up a dialogue about photography. Class assignments help students understand the visual language of photography using 35mm film and printing in the darkroom. In addition, lectures explore examples from the historical and contemporary worlds of fine art photography and readings range from art and philosophy to science. Prereq: ARTS 2610
ARTS 2112Introduction to Photography II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Building off of 2110, this course offers an introduction to color photography, digital printing methods, and medium format cameras. Advanced skills are demonstrated and practiced with the goal of increasing the quality of the work. Further explorations into historical and contemporary art issues via presentations, visiting artists, and readings increase awareness. Students create a final portfolio. Prerequisite: ARTS 2110
ARTS 2220Introduction to New Media I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This class introduces digital techniques in the context of fine art. Topics covered include digital imaging and basic interactive art. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610.
ARTS 2222Introduction to New Media II (3.00)
Building on the skills and concepts established in ARTS 2220, this class introduces animation techniques in the context of fine arts. Prerequisite: ARTS 2220.
ARTS 2310Installation and Performance Art I (3.00)
This course introduces new art genres including installation, performance, and video documentation to the students art practice. Includes contemporary Art History, theory, and the creation of art made with non-traditional materials, methods and formats. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610
Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2010
ARTS 2312Installation and Performance Art II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2310.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ARTS 2370Introduction to Cinematography I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The course introduces experimental 16mm film production as a practice of visual art. These courses include technical, historical, and theoretical issues that apply to cinematography and its relationship to the traditional visual arts. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610.
ARTS 2372Introduction to Cinematography II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2370
ARTS 2511Special Topics in Photography (3.00)
This course will focus on the topic of documentary photography, a working style that combines accurate depiction with impassioned advocacy, usually with the goal of arousing public commitment to social change. Since the 1980s this mode has expanded to include formal and iconographical investigation of social experience with a counterstain of personal images. This class will use digital photography to develop projects and portfolios.
ARTS 2559New Course in Studio Art (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of studio art.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ARTS 2560Special Topics in Printmaking (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the specialized materials, methods, processes, and cultural issues as they relate to the history and practice of Printmaking
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
ARTS 2570Special Topics in Painting (3.00)
Students are introduced to specialized materials, methods and cultural issues as they relate to painting.
Course was offered Summer 2015, Spring 2012, Fall 2011
ARTS 2580Special Topics in Sculpture (3.00)
An introduction to the specialized materials, methods, processes, and cultural issues as they relate to the history and practice of Sculpture
ARTS 2610Introduction to Drawing I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Drawing provides students with a foundation of skills, judgement, and observational abilities that are essential to artistic expression. ARTS2000 is required for every Studio Art major and minor and a prerequisite for all other media related courses in Studio Art.
ARTS 2620Introduction to Drawing II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continuation of ARTS 2610 with projects emphasizing on drawing skills and analytical thinking. The majority of assignments will be concept-based to encourage students to develop individual visual language. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610.
ARTS 2630Life Drawing I (3.00)
Creations of drawings of a living model in various media. Topics include artistic anatomy, figure and portrait drawing. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610.
ARTS 2632Life Drawing II (3.00)
Creations of drawings of a living model in various media. Topics include artistic anatomy, figure and portrait drawing. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610.
ARTS 2670Introduction to Printmaking I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to basic black and white etching techniques, basic black and white plate lithography, and techniques of stone lithography. Printmaking professors and course content vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610 and either ARTS 2620, ARTS 2630, or ARTS 2632.
ARTS 2672Introduction to Printmaking II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: ARTS 2670.
ARTS 2710Introduction to Painting I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to basic oil painting techniques and materials emphasizing perception and color. Assignments are designed to assist the student in understanding the creative process and interpreting the environment through a variety of subject matter expressed in painted images. Encourages individual stylistic development. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610 and either ARTS 2620, ARTS 2630, or ARTS 2632
ARTS 2712Introduction to Painting II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: ARTS 2710.
ARTS 2810Introduction to Sculpture I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Investigates the sculptural process through modeling, carving, fabricating and casting. Examines traditional and contemporary concerns of sculpture by analyzing historical examples and work done in class. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610 and either ARTS 2620, ARTS 2630, or ARTS 2632.
ARTS 2812Introduction to Sculpture II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: ARTS 2810.
ARTS 3110Intermediate Photography I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Expands technical possibilities available to students by introducing large format cameras. Class time involves evaluating work in progress, slide presentations (sometimes by students as research projects) or discussion of reading material. Students create a final portfolio from assignments. Cameras provided. Prerequisite: ARTS 2110 and ARTS 2112
ARTS 3112Intermediate Photography II (3.00)
Explores intermediate-level photographic techniques and concepts. Specific course content varies according to faculty. (Spring only). Prerequisite: ARTS 2110 and ARTS 2112.
ARTS 3220Intermediate New Media Part I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This class continues the investigation of digital art begun in ARTS 2220 and 2222 through the introduction of experimental video history and techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 2220 and ARTS 2222.
ARTS 3222Intermediate New Media II (3.00)
This class focuses primarily on creative and conceptual development within the technical and artistic framework established in previous semesters. Prerequisite: ARTS 2220 and ARTS 2222.
ARTS 3370Intermediate Cinematography I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course continues the practice of 16mm experimental film production with an increased emphasis on audio and digital video motion picture making. Student will complete assignments based on genres of experimental film making such as expressionism, naturalism, and realism. Prerequisite: ARTS 2370 and ARTS 2372.
ARTS 3372Intermediate Cinematography II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2370 and ARTS 2372.
ARTS 3559New Course in Studio Art (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of studio art.
Course was offered Spring 2015
ARTS 3670Intermediate Printmaking I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes relief printing, advanced lithography techniques, including color lithography, color etching, monotypes, and further development of black and white imagery. Printmaking professors and course content vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: ARTS 2670 and ARTS 2672.
ARTS 3672Intermediate Printmaking II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2670, 2672.
ARTS 3710Intermediate Painting I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Exploration of contemporary painting materials, techniques, and concepts, as well as a continuation of basic oil painting processes. Assignments are designed to assist the student in developing their perceptions and imagination and translating them into painted images. Direction is given to the formation of personal original painting styles. Prerequisite: ARTS 2710, 2712.
ARTS 3712Intermediate Painting II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2710, 2712.
ARTS 3810Sculpture I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continuation of ARTS 2810 and ARTS 2812 with greater emphasis on the special problems of the sculptural discipline. Prerequisite: ARTS 2810, 2812.
ARTS 3812Sculpture II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2810, 2812.
ARTS 4110Advanced Photography I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Group study designed to assist students in preparing their required thesis exhibitions. Meets twice a week as a group to evaluate and discuss work in progress. (Fall only.) Prerequisite: ARTS 3110 or ARTS 3112.
ARTS 4112Advanced Photography II (3.00)
Assists students in preparing their required thesis exhibitions. Meets twice a week as a group to evaluate and discuss work in progress. Students participate in class portfolio and acquire a print from each member of the class. One becomes part of the University collection. Graduating fourth-year students are expected to complete a quality slide portfolio, resume, and artist statement in conjunction with the thesis exhibition. (Spring only) Prerequisite: ARTS 3110 or ARTS 3112.
ARTS 4220Advanced New Media I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This class encourages independent development of a semester long project that engages with the discourses and techniques around contemporary new media art. Prerequisite: ARTS 3220 or ARTS 3222.
ARTS 4222Advanced New Media II (3.00)
A continuation of artistic investigations begun in ARTS 4220. Prerequisite: ARTS 3220 or ARTS 3222.
ARTS 4370Advanced Cinematography I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Course continues the practice of 16mm film or digital video experimental production with an emphasis on a completed piece for public screenings or exhibitions. Prerequisite: ARTS 3370 or ARTS 3372.
ARTS 4372Advanced Cinematography II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 3370 or ARTS 3372.
ARTS 4450Distinguished Major Project (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intensive independent work using either sculpture, photography, printmaking, cinematography, or painting as the primary medium, culminating in a coherent body of work under direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Admission to the Distinguished Major Program.
ARTS 4452Distinguished Major Project (3.00)
Intensive independent work using either sculpture, photography, printmaking, cinematography, or painting as the primary medium, culminating in a coherent body of work under direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Admission to the Distinguished Major Program. ARTS 4450 Prerequisite: Admission to the Distinguished Major Program.
ARTS 4670Advanced Problems in Printmaking (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Designed for students who have completed two or more semesters of study of a specific printmaking technique (woodcut, etching, or lithography) and wish to continue their exploration of that technique. Prerequisite: ARTS 3670 or 3672.
ARTS 4672Advanced Problems in Printmaking (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 3670 or 3672.
ARTS 4710Advanced Painting I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The capstone of a three year study in painting. Continues the investigation of oil painting as an expressive medium and stresses the development of students ability to conceive and execute a series of thematically related paintings over the course of the semester. Painting professors and course content vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: ARTS 3710 or 3712.
ARTS 4712Advanced Painting II (3.00)
Painting professors and course content vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: ARTS 3710 or ARTS 3712.
ARTS 4810Advanced Sculpture I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continuation of the sculpture sequence with greater emphasis on developing a students individual voice. Advanced projects in moldmaking, metal casting, and non-traditional sculpture materials are assigned. The creation of a sculptural installation is also assigned. Sculpture professors and course content vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: ARTS 3810 or 3812.
ARTS 4812Advanced Sculpture II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 3810 or 3812.
ARTS 4900Advanced Project in Art (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Investigation and development of a consistent idea or theme in painting, sculpture, or the graphic arts. May be taken more than once under the same course number by students who are sufficiently advanced in studio work. This course is not intended to be used for major credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ARTS 5900Graduate Projects in Studio Art (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced problems and situations in art-making including the development of skills related to the creation of new research.
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Astronomy
ASTR 1210Introduction to the Sky and Solar System (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A study of the night sky primarily for non-science majors. Provides a brief history of astronomy through Newton. Topics include the properties of the sun, earth, moon, planets, asteroids, meteors and comets; origin and evolution of the solar system; life in the universe; and recent results from space missions and ground-based telescopes.
ASTR 1220Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A study of stars, star formation, and evolution primarily for non-science majors. Topics include light, atoms, and modern observing technologies; origin of the chemical elements; supernovae, pulsars, neutron stars, and black holes; structure and evolution of our galaxy; nature of other galaxies; active galaxies and quasars; expanding universe, cosmology, the big bang, and the early universe.
ASTR 1230Introduction to Astronomical Observation (3.00)
An independent laboratory class for non-science majors, meeting at night, in which students work individually or in small groups on observational projects that focus on the study of constellations, planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies using binoculars, 8-inch telescopes, and imaging equipment at the departments student observatory. Prerequisites: ASTR 1210, 1220, or 1270 or instructor permission.
ASTR 1260Threats from Outer Space (3.00)
This introductory astronomy course for non-science majors deals with harmful, or potentially harmful, astronomical phenomena such as asteroid/comet impacts, supernovae, gamma ray bursts, solar storms, cosmic rays, black holes, galaxy collisions, and the end of the universe. Physical principles will be used to evaluate the dangers involved.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ASTR 1270Unsolved Mysteries in the Universe (3.00)
An exploration of the unsolved mysteries in the universe and the limits of our knowledge for non-science majors. The class emphasizes the nature of scientific endeavor, and explores the boundaries between science, philosophy, and metaphysics. A number of thought provoking topics are discussed including the beginning and end of the universe, black holes, extraterrestrial life, the nature of time, dark matter and dark energy.
ASTR 1280The Origins of Almost Everything (3.00)
From ancient Babylon to modern cosmology, nearly every culture on Earth has stories and myths of creation. It is a universal human desire to understand where we came. In this introductory astronomy class for non-science majors, students will explore the origins of the Universe, structure and galaxies, stars, planets and life. The course will use the content to illustrate the nature of science and scientific inquiry.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ASTR 1500Seminar (1.00)
Primarily for first and second year students, taught on a voluntary basis by a faculty member. Topics vary.
ASTR 1510Seminar (1.00)
Primarily for first and second year students, taught on a voluntary basis by a faculty member. Topics vary.
ASTR 1559New Course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of astronomy.
ASTR 1610Intro to Astronomical Research for Potential Astronomy/Astrophysics Majors (1.00)
For first and second year students considering Astronomy/Astronomy-Physics as a major, or current A/A-P majors. Faculty will present ongoing research to introduce students to both the subject matter and the required physical, mathematical, and computational background of contemporary astronomy research. Potential long term undergraduate research projects will be emphasized. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus and one semester of physics.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ASTR 2110Introduction to Astrophysics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Primarily for science majors. A thorough discussion of the basic concepts and methods of solar system, stellar, galactic, and extragalactic astronomy and astrophysics with an emphasis on physical principles. Prerequisite/corequisite: MATH 1210 or 1310, PHYS 1610 or 2310, or instructor permission; ASTR 2110 and 2120 form a sequence and should be taken in that order.
ASTR 2120Introduction to Astrophysics II (3.00)
Primarily for science majors. A thorough discussion of the basic concepts and methods of solar system, stellar, galactic, and extragalactic astronomy and astrophysics with an emphasis on physical principles. Prerequisite/corequisite: ASTR 2110, MATH 1210 or 1310, PHYS 1610 or 2310, or instructor permission; ASTR 2110 and 2120 form a sequence and should be taken in that order.
ASTR 2559New Course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in the subject of Astronomy.
ASTR 3130Observational Astronomy (4.00)
Primarily for science majors. A lecture and laboratory course that deals with basic observational techniques in astronomy. The laboratory section generally meets at night. Students use observational facilities at the McCormick and Fan Mountain Observatories. Additional work outside posted laboratory hours will be required to take advantage of clear skies. Prerequisite: ASTR 2110,2120 or ASTR 1210,1220, or instructor permission.
ASTR 3140Introduction to Observational Radio Astronomy (3.00)
An introduction to the tools, techniques, and science of radio astronomy. Discussion includes fundamentals of measuring radio signals, radiometers, antennas, and interferometers, supplemented by illustrative labs; radio emission mechanisms and simple radiative transfer; radio emission from the Sun and planets, stars, galactic and extragalactic sources, and the cosmic microwave background. Prerequisite: ASTR 2110, 2120.
ASTR 3340Teaching Astronomy (3.00)
A seminar-style class offered primarily for non-majors planning to teach science or looking to improve their ablility to communicate science effectively. In addition to astronomy content, students will learn effective teaching strategies and gain practical experience by developing and implementing their own concept-based astronomy lessons. Prerequisite: ASTR 1210, 1240; instructor permission
ASTR 3410Archaeo-Astronomy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Open to non-science students. Discussion of prescientific astronomy, including Mayan, Babylonian, and ancient Chinese astronomy, and the significance of relics such as Stonehenge. Discusses the usefulness of ancient records in the study of current astrophysical problems such as supernova outbursts. Uses current literature from several disciplines, including astronomy, archaeology, and anthropology. Prerequisite/corequisite: A 1000- or 2000-level ASTR course, or instructor permission.
ASTR 3420Life Beyond the Earth (3.00)
Open to non-science students. Studies the possibility of intelligent extraterrestrial life; methods and desirability of interstellar communication; prospects for humanitys colonization of space; interaction of space colonies; and the search for other civilizations. Prerequisite/corequisite: A 1000- or 2000-level ASTR course or instructor permission.
ASTR 3460Development of Modern Astronomy (3.00)
The 20th Century saw a revolution in our study of the origin and evolution of the universe. It was a dynamic period with the opening of the electromagnetic spectrum and the transition to "Big Science." This course is a survey of the development of modern astrophysics, with an emphasis on the second half of the 20th Century. Prerequisite: A 1000- or 2000-level ASTR course or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
ASTR 3470Science and Controversy in Astronomy (3.00)
Open to non-science students. Investigates controversial topics in science and pseudo-science from the astronomers perspective. Analyzes methods of science and the nature of scientific evidence, and their implications for unresolved astrophysical problems. Topics include extraterrestrial life, UFOs, Velikovsky, von Daniken, and astrology. Prerequisite/corequisite: ASTR 1210 or 1240, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2011
ASTR 3480Introduction to Cosmology (3.00)
Open to first-year students; primarily for non-science students. A descriptive introduction to the study of the ultimate structure and evolution of the universe. Covers the history of the universe, cosmological speculation, and the nature of the galaxies. Provides a qualitative introduction to relativity theory and the nature of space-time, black holes, models of the universe (big bang, steady-state, etc.) and methods of testing them.
ASTR 3559New Course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of astronomy.
Course was offered Spring 2010
ASTR 3880Planetary Astronomy (3.00)
Studies the origin and evolution of the bodies in the solar system, emphasizing the geology of the planets and satellites of the inner solar system and the satellites of the gaseous planets. Topics will include the interpretation of remote sensing data, the chemistry and dynamics of planetary atmospheres and their interactions with the planetary surfaces, and the role of impacts. Prerequisite: Introductory course in geosciences or astronomy.
ASTR 3881Planetary Astronomy Laboratory (1.00)
Optional one hour laboratory for students in ASTR 3880 that provides practical experience in accessing and analyzing data related to the origin and geology of solar system planetary bodies, including the Moon, Mars, and outer planet satellites.
ASTR 4140Research Methods in Astrophysics (3.00)
Primarily for astronomy/astrophysics majors. Students will be exposed to a research methods-intensive set of mini projects,with emphasis on current active areas of astrophysics research. The goal is to prepare students for research in astrophysics. Topics will include databases and database manipulation, astronomical surveys, statistics, space observatories and observation planning, intro to numerical simulations, and proposal writing. Prerequisites: ASTR 2110/2120 and PHYS 2660, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ASTR 4559New Course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of astronomy.
ASTR 4810Astrophysics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Basic concepts in mechanics, statistical physics, atomic and nuclear structure, and radiative transfer are developed and applied to selected fundamental problems in the areas of stellar structure, stellar atmospheres, the interstellar medium, and extragalactic astrophysics. Prerequisite: ASTR 2110, 2120 (recommended); MATH 5210, 5220; PHYS 3210, 3310 (concurrent), 3430 (concurrent), 3650; or instructor permission.
ASTR 4993Tutorial (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study of a topic of special interest to the student under individual supervision by a faculty member. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ASTR 4998Senior Thesis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ASTR 5010Astrophysical Processes (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the basic physics of astronomy and astrophysics organized around learning physical principles and applying them to astrophysical objects. Physics covered will be chosen from fluid mechanics, radiative transfer, statistical mechanics, classical and quantum radiation processes, and quantum mechanics of atomic and molecular structure. This graduate course will involve more complex and difficult assignments than ASTR 4810. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission.
ASTR 5110Astronomical Techniques (3.00)
Surveys modern techniques of radiation measurement, data analysis, and image processing, and their application to astrophysical problems, especially the physical properties of stars and galaxies. Relevant laboratory experiments and observations with the departments telescopes are included. Students are expected to develop a familiarity with programming and other basic computer skills if they do not already possess them. Prerequisite: ASTR 2110-2120; PHYS 3420, 3430 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
ASTR 5260Introduction to Astrochemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This interdisciplinary course will introduce advanced undergraduates and graduates to molecules and their chemistry in different sources throughout the universe. Topics include gas-phase and grain-surface reactions, astronomical spectroscopy, laboratory experiments, and astrochemical modeling. Prerequisite: There are no formal prerequisites, but some knowledge of chemical kinetics, spectroscopy, and/or the interstellar medium will be helpful.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013
ASTR 5340Introductory Radio Astronomy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the fundamentals of measuring power and power spectra, antennas, interferometers, and radiometers. Topics include thermal radiation, synchrotron radiation, and line frequency radiation; and radio emission from the planets, sun, flare stars, pulsars, supernovae, interstellar gas, galaxies, and quasi-stellar sources.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
ASTR 5350Introduction to Radio Astronomy Instrumentation (3.00)
An introduction to the instrumentation of radio astronomy. Discussion includes fundamentals of measuring radio signals, noise theory, basic radiometry, antennas, low noise electronics, coherent receivers, signal processing for continuum and spectral line studies, and arrays. Lecture material is supplemented by illustrative labs. Prerequisite: ASTR 5340 or Instructor permission.
ASTR 5420Interstellar Medium (3.00)
Studies the physics of the interstellar gas and grains, the distribution and dynamics of gas, and cosmic radiation and interstellar magnetic fields. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
ASTR 5430Stellar Astrophysics (3.00)
Studies observed properties and physics of stars including radiative transfer; stellar thermodynamics; convection; formation of spectra in atmospheres; equations of stellar structure; nuclear reactions; stellar evolution; and nucleosynthesis. Includes applicable numerical techniques. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ASTR 5440Stellar Astrophysics (3.00)
Studies observed properties and physics of stars including radiative transfer; stellar thermodynamics; convection; formation of spectra in atmospheres; equations of stellar structure; nuclear reactions; stellar evolution; and nucleosynthesis. Includes applicable numerical techniques. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
ASTR 5450High Energy Astrophysics (3.00)
Introduces the physics of basic radiation mechanisms and particle acceleration processes that are important in high energy phenomena and space science. Discusses applications to pulsars, active galactic nuclei, radio galaxies, quasars, and supernovae. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
ASTR 5559New Course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of astronomy.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012
ASTR 5610Galactic Structure and Stellar Populations (3.00)
Explores the structure and evolution of star clusters and galaxies, with emphasis on the kinematics, chemistry, ages, and spectral energy distributions of stellar populations. The course introduces fundamental tools of Galactic astronomy, including methods for assessing the size, shape, age, and dynamics of the Milky Way and other stellar systems, galaxy formation, interstellar gas and dust, dark matter, and the distance scale. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
ASTR 5630Extragalactic Astronomy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides an overview of extragalactic astronomy. Topics include both qualitative and quantitative discussion of various types of galaxy (ellipticals, spirals, dwarf, starburst); results from theory of stellar dynamics; groups and clusters of galaxies; active galaxies; high-redshift galaxies; galaxy evolution; the intergalactic medium; and dark matter. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate astrophysics majors and first and second year graduate students. Prerequisite: Physics and Math through PHYS 2610, MATH 3250 (or equivalent); ASTR 2110, 2120 (or equivalent).
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
ASTR 5640Extragalactic Astronomy II (3.00)
This course provides an overview of extragalactic astronomy. Topics include both a qualitative and quantitative discussion of star formation in galaxies, galaxy interactions and mergers, active galaxies and quasars, cosmology, structure formation in the universe, and galaxy formation and evolution. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate astrophysics majors and first and second year graduate students. Proposed: This course provides an overview of extragalactic astronomy. Topics include both a qualitative and quantitative discussion of star formation in galaxies, galaxy interactions and mergers, active galaxies and quasars, cosmology, structure formation in the universe, and galaxy formation and evolution. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate astrophysics majors and first and second year graduate students. Prerequisite: ASTR 5630 or Instructor Permission
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011
ASTR 6210Introduction to Sky and Solar System Concepts (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 1210. Students are offered special assignments and consultation on introductory astronomy concepts on the sky and solar system related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections, but restricted to graduate students in the Curry school. Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.
ASTR 6220Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Universe Concepts (3.00)
The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 1220. Students are offered special assignments and consultation on introductory astronomy concepts on the stars, galaxies and universe related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections but restricted to graduate students in the Curry school. Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.
ASTR 6230Introduction to Astronomical Observation Concepts (3.00)
The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 1230. Students are offered special assignments and consultation on introductory concepts in observational astronomy related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections. Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.
ASTR 6340Astronomy Concepts in the Classroom (3.00)
A seminar-style class offered for graduate students in the School of Education and in-service teachers seeking credit towards (re) certification. In addition to astronomy content, students will learn effective astronomy lessons. Prerequisite: instructor permission
ASTR 6420Life Beyond the Earth Concepts (3.00)
The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 3420. Students are offered special reading assignments and consultation on extraterrestrial life concepts related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections. Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.
ASTR 6470Science and Controversy Concepts (3.00)
The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 3470. Students are offered special reading assignments and consultation on science and pseudoscience concepts related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections. Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2011
ASTR 6480Introduction to Cosmology Concepts (3.00)
The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 3480. Students are offered special reading assignments and consultation on cosmology concepts related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections. Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.
ASTR 6559New course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Astronomy.
ASTR 7559New Course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in the subject of astronomy.
ASTR 8500Current Astronomical Topics (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
UVa staff and guest speakers discuss current research problems.
ASTR 8559New Course in Astronomy. (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in the subject of Astronomy.
ASTR 9559New Course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Astronomy.
ASTR 9995Supervised Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Under supervision, the student undertakes or assists with a current research problem. This course may be repeated for credit.
ASTR 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
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Biology
BIOL 1040The DNA Revolution in Science and Society (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Imagine a world where your DNA is sequenced for free and any human gene can be altered at will. The goal of this course is to address the question: can our society be better prepared for this transformation in science? Is genetic privacy achievable or genetic discrimination avoidable? Who owns your genes? Do your genes drive your medical future? Classes involve student perspectives and discussions with experts in science, policy, ethics and law.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
BIOL 1050Genetics for an Informed Citizen (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Genetics and Genomics form the basis for much of modern biology and the future of medical practice. A basic understanding of them is important for people to be able to evaluate the science behind many issues both public and private. Genetics and Genomics and some of the ways they confront and inform modern life will be covered in a way that is accessible to non-scientists.
BIOL 1060Principles of Nutrition (3.00)
Paleo or South Beach? Are supplements wise? Together we will investigate advertising claims, discover & evaluate nutritional resources, discuss public policies & food industry regulations, search through data from epidemiological studies and read clinical cases. To do this, we will delve deep into the physiological workings of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the molecular metabolic pathways that cells and tissues need to survive & thrive.
BIOL 1080Nerve Cells, Networks and Animal Behavior (3.00)
Ecolocation in bats, development of learning in songbirds, paralytic goats and toxic fish. In this course, well examine these and other examples from nature to model the fundamental properties of neurons and the neural circuits that underlie various aspects of animal behavior. Building an understanding of the structure & function of the nervous system will include consideration of the evolutionary and developmental emergence of its properties.
Course was offered Spring 2016
BIOL 1210Human Biology and Disease (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces how the human body works using basic biological principles. Uses disease as a lens to develop healthcare literacy and to understand fundamental healthcare decisions. This course provides tools to help make informed choices as voters and consumers.
BIOL 1559New Course in Biology (3.00)
New course in the subject of Biology.
BIOL 2030Introductory Biology Laboratory I (1.00)
An investigative experience illustrating modern methods of studying genes and proteins including techniques of DNA isolation, separation, cloning, sequencing, creating recombinant DNA, and using bioinformatics tools. Prerequisite: Limited to 2nd, 3rd, 4th year students who have completed BIOL2010
BIOL 2040Introductory Biology Laboratory II (1.00)
Studies life forms, from simple to complex organization, demonstrating the unique properties of living organisms. Exercises focus on evolution, physiology and development. Prerequisite: Limited to 2nd, 3rd, 4th year students who have completed BIOL2020
BIOL 2100Introduction to Biology with Laboratory: Cell Biology & Genetics (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
BIOL 2100 is one of two semester courses that together provide an intensive introduction to biology for prospective Biology majors and pre-health (med, vet, dental) students. This course focuses on the fundamentals of cell biology and genetics with an emphasis on classical and modern experimental approaches. Lecture topics and concepts are reinforced and extended during once-weekly laboratory/small group discussions.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Fall 2015
BIOL 2200Introduction to Biology w/Laboratory: Organismal & Evolutionary Biology (4.00)
BIOL 2200 is one of two semester courses that together provide an intensive introduction to biology for prospective Biology majors and pre-health (med, vet, dental) students. This course focuses on evolution, physiology and development. Lecture topics and concepts are reinforced and extended during once-weekly laboratory/small group discussions. The Introductory courses are not sequenced and may be taken in either order.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Spring 2016
BIOL 2559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of biology.
BIOL 2757Science Writing: Creative Approaches to Biology & Ecology (3.00)
Writing is fundamental to the practice of science. We write about individual organisms, ecosystems, and patterns, to record our findings and to reach broader audiences. This course explores diverse writing styles to improve student communication both inside scientific communities and to the public. Students will be inspired by their experiences at MLBS and by prominent nature and science writers to create a variety of written works.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
BIOL 2900Teaching Methods for Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This STEM teaching course will help Undergraduate TAs integrate learning theory and effective student engagement practices into their teaching. UTAs will participate in guided discussions to relate recommendations from the education literature to their classroom experiences. Assignments will include learning activities, such as teaching observations & reflections, and designing interventions to assist students with difficult topics/skills.
Course was offered Fall 2016
BIOL 3000Cell Biology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the fundamental principles of eukaryotic cell biology at the molecular level. Topics will include: structure and function of the plasma membrane, transport of small molecules, ions and macromolecular complexes across membranes, protein trafficking, the cytoskeleton, signal transduction pathways , and the control of cell division and cellular proliferation. Prerequisites: Must have completed BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104 and any two of the following classes CHEM 1410, 1420, 1810 & 1820.
BIOL 3010Genetics and Molecular Biology (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
What makes humans different from fruit flies? Why does your brain have neurons and not liver cells? This course is all about the answer to these questions: Its the genes! This course covers the chemical make-up of genes, how theyre passed on through generations, how theyre expressed and how that expression is regulated, how disruption in the structure and expression of genes arise and how those disruptions lead to cellular defects and disease. Prerequisite: Must have completed BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104 and either CHEM 1410 or CHEM 1810 or CHEM 1610.
BIOL 3020Evolution and Ecology (3.00)
Examines the mechanisms of evolutionary change, with an emphasis on the genetic and evolutionary principles needed to understand the diversification of life on earth.  Covers the ecology of individuals and population dynamics.  Major topics include the genetics and ecology of natural populations, adaptation, molecular evolution and macroevolution, and the application of evolutionary and ecological concepts to conservation biology.  Required for all Biology majors. Prerequisite: Must have completed BIOL 2200 or BIOL 2020
BIOL 3030Biochemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Biochemistry underlies nearly every biological process, from environmental science to medicine. When living systems are in chemical and energetic balance, organisms thrive. When theyre out of balance, as in disease or unpredictable environments, life is compromised. This course will explain how simple chemical and physical principles apply to the major classes of biological macromolecules that maintain life. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104 and BIOL 2020 or BIOL 2040 and either CHEM 2410 or CHEM 1820
BIOL 3040Developmental and Regenerative Biology (3.00)
Are developmental biology and regenerative biology one and the same? Throughout this course, we will emphasize both classical and modern experimental approaches that have been used to unravel the genetic, molecular and celluar mechanisms of development. Additionally, the practical value of understanding development is enormous, and the relationship between embryology and clinical applications will be a theme that runs throughout the course.
Course was offered Spring 2016
BIOL 3050Introduction to Neurobiology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes the concepts of general neurobiology, including basic electrophysiology and electrochemistry, origin of bioelectric potentials, sensory, motor, integrative and developmental neurobiology, and conceptual models of simple learning. Prerequisite: Must have completed BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104 and BIOL 2020 or BIOL 2040. May not take if previously completed BIOL 3170.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
BIOL 3080Virology (3.00)
Presents an in-depth look at the molecular biology, pathogenesis and control of animal viruses. Small pox, influenza and HIV are used as model viruses for the analysis of viral replication mechanisms, viral genetics and the evolutionary relationship between the virus and its host. Epidemiology, transmission mechanisms, patterns of disease, and the societal impact of viruses are all discussed in terms of host/virus evolution. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020, CHEM 1410, 1420. First semester organic chemistry suggested, but not required.
BIOL 3090Biology of Infectious Disease (4.00)
Emphasis is on the principles that govern disease biology, using examples from humans, plants and animals. Topics include: diversity and types of pathogens; mechanisms of transmission, pathogenicity, and resistance; epidemiology, population regulation, and extinction; disease origins; intracellular pathogens; disease and the evolution of genetic systems; and disease in biological control and conservation. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020.
BIOL 3120Microbiology in the Genomics Era (3.00)
Microbes rule. In this course, we will explore how microbes rule the world and how genomics has revolutionized the way we study them. Fundamental principles of microbiology, together with the basics of genomics will be introduced. Topics include microbial cell structure, metabolism, genetics, microbial diversity and ecology, epidemiology, genome sequencing technologies and bioinformatics. Prerequisites: Must have completed BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104 and BIOL 2020 or BIOL 2200
BIOL 3140Biology of Aging (3.00)
This interdisciplinary course will explore our current knowledge of the biology of aging in populations of plants and animals, including humans. Topics include demographic trends across species; analysis of why organisms age in the context of evolutionary theories; analysis of how organisms age in the context of cellular and physiological theories; and the genetic basis of longevity. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 and 2020.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
BIOL 3150Microbiology Laboratory (3.00)
An introduction to microorganisms and to basic microbiological principles through laboratory experimentation. Emphasis is on the structure, physiology and genetics of bacteria and bacterial viruses. Prerequisite: Must have completed or be currently taking BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104
BIOL 3180Introduction to Plant Biology (3.00)
Examines basic principles of plant structure, development, classification, and physiology. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020.
BIOL 3200Basic Laboratory Investigations (3.00)
Students complete three of six 4-week laboratory modules offered; cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, development, behavior and evolution. Two of the six modules are offered concurrently in the first four weeks of the semester, two in the second four weeks, and two in the third; students complete one module in each four-week session. The learning objectives of each module are (1) to teach students the basic principles of problem solving through scientific investigation, and the written and oral skills needed to communicate results, and (2) to provide students with basic training in laboratory methodologies, techniques and protocols, and the use of laboratory instrumentation. Prerequisite: BIOL 2030, CHEM 1410, 1420.
BIOL 3210Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology Lab (3.00)
Students will acquire basic training in cell culture, cell fractionation, microscopy, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, chromatography, and immunological methods through a serries of lab investigatons. Contemporary molecular methods utilizing recombinant DNA and PCR will be included. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410-1420 or equivalent, BIOL 2010 (prerequisite) or BIOL 3000 (co-requisite), AP credit for BIOL 2010 is not sufficient.
BIOL 3220Genetics Evolution, and Behavior Laboratory (3.00)
Students apply contemporary laboratory methods, analytic tools, and experimental approaches in a series of investigations that explore important, basic concepts in the fields of genetics, evolution and behavior. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 and 2020
Course was offered Fall 2010, Fall 2009
BIOL 3230Animal Physiology (3.00)
Focuses on selected vertebrate organ systems; considers other systems where relevant. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
BIOL 3240Introduction to Immunology (3.00)
Studies the genetics and cell biology of the vertebrate immune system, with a focus on adaptive immunity. Classic and current experimental systems are emphasized. Prerequisite: Must have completed or be currently taking BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104
BIOL 3250Introduction to Animal Behavior (3.00)
An introduction to comparative studies of animal behavior from neuroethological and evolutionary prospectives. The first deals with proximate causes of behavior, with emphasis on motor, sensory and central aspects of the nervous system. The second deals with ultimate causes, with emphases on natural selection, natural history, and adaptive aspects of behavior. Prerequisite: Must have completed BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104 and BIOL 2020 or BIOL 2200
BIOL 3280Ornithology (3.00)
This course is an introduction to avian biology. Major topics include evolutionary history, genetics, anatomy and physiology, behavior and communication, reproduction and development, and ecology and conservation. Through the study of birds, the most diverse lineage of terrestrial vertebrates, students learn broadly applicable concepts of organismal biology and gain insight to the scientific investigation of integrated biological systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020.
BIOL 3290Ecology and Conservation of Fishes (3.00)
A laboratory course with a significant field component, an expanded version of a similar course taught at Mt. Lake Biological Station by the same instructor. Major topics of investigation center on the composition of freshwater fish assemblages and on the factors that influence distribution of fishes on multiple scales, from within stream reaches to among basins, including; physical habitat, water quality, and water flow; drainage histories and other zoo geographic processes; morphological, physiological, and life history characters of fishes; competition, predation and other biotic interactions; natural disturbance regimes; and anthropogenic impacts. The first portion of the semester provides an introduction to fish biology and systematics. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020, 2040.
BIOL 3360Biological Therapy of Cancer (2.00)
This seminar course revolves around weekly two-hour student-led presentations of primary literature in the field of cancer therapy using novel approaches including immunotherapies. Objectives include providing the student with significant exposure to primary literature and the development of critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: Biology 3240
BIOL 3400Functional Morphology of Vertebrates (4.00)
Comparative investigations of functional morphology across major vertebrate lineages.  Lectures are organized into three units; 1) evolutionary history and patterns of development, 2) integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems, and 3) sensory systems, and neural and endocrine integrations.  Topics of investigation focus on biomechanical and physiological performance of biological structures, from cells to organ systems, and on the origins and diversification of form-function complexes among vertebrates.  Lab exercises include dissections, observation of prepared specimens and other material, and modeling/simulation of biomechanical systems.  This course serves as a 3000-level lab requirement for either the B.A. or B.S. in biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020, 2040.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
BIOL 3410Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course explores human form & function. Integrated lectures and labs focus on systems for support & locomotion, integration & control, regulation & maintenance, reproduction & development. Labs include anatomical dissection, 3D model analysis of organs & organ systems, and computer-based physiology experiments & histological investigations. The first of a two course sequence, this course offers a meaningful single semester A&P experience.
BIOL 3420Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4.00)
This course builds on the material and concepts covered in Human Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOL3410). Coordinated lectures and labs explore topics in anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology across human organ systems. Lab investigations use computer-based physiology experiments, model & dissection-based anatomical studies, and clinical and biomedical case studies to illustrate and expand content presented in lecture.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Spring 2016
BIOL 3440Endocrinology (3.00)
Endocrinology
BIOL 3450Biodiversity and Conservation (3.00)
Introduction to the fundamental principles of conservation biology (e.g., global species numbers, value of biodiversity, causes of extinction, genetic diversity, island biogeography, priority setting) and current topics of debate (including zoo versus field conservation, effects of global change on species extinction). Conservation case studies will allow students to judge the relevance of biological theory to practical problems in conservation. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020 or EVSC 3200.
BIOL 3500Field Biology (1.00 - 3.00)
Application of field techniques for biological studies. Cross-listed with EVSC 3660. Prerequisite: BIOL 2040 or instructor permission.
BIOL 3510Field Biology at Mountain Lake Biological Station (1.00 - 4.00)
Field experiential courses in evolution, ecology, behavior and biology taught at the Biology Departments Mountain Lake Biological Station (MLBS), a field research and teaching facility located in southwestern Virginia. Students may enroll for more than one section as each section is a specialized topic. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040 or AP credit or equivalent.
BIOL 3559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of biology.
BIOL 3650Molecular Biology of Human Disease (3.00)
This course addresses molecular mechanisms of gene expression and regulation (e.g., transcription, mRNA splicing, RNA surveillance, and translation) and DNA replication in the context of infectious and genetic diseases. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 and any two of CHEM 1410, 1420, 1810 & 1820.
BIOL 3660Marine Biology and Coral Reef Ecology in San Salvador (4.00)
The course will introduce students to the plants and animals found in the marine and terrestrial environments of the Caribbean and their adaptations in the context of community ecology. Fishes, invertebrates, reptiles and marine algae will be the major groups encountered and snorkeling will be used for observation and collection. Lectures, labs, discussions, and extensive field work included, plus an independent research project. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, 2020, 2040, or EVSC 3200, or permission of the instructor.
BIOL 3665Tropical Ecology and Conservation in Belize (3.00)
This course is an introduction to the organisms and ecosystems of Belize, including fresh water, marine and terrestrial examples. Special emphasis will be placed on the interactions of the ecosystem components and on the conservation of specific ecosystems and locales. Prerequisites: The completed sequence BIOL 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040, or their equivalents, or permission of instructor.
BIOL 3900Independent Readings in Biology (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Tutorial or seminar course that allows intensive study of the literature in a particular area of biology under the guidance of a Biology faculty member.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
BIOL 4000Laboratory in Molecular Biology (3.00)
Laboratory introduction to fundamental molecular techniques used in many biological research laboratories. Includes basic aseptic technique, isolation and manipulation of genetic material, electrophoresis, cloning, gene library construction/screening, Southern blot analysis, and PCR techniques. Lecture and open laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 3210.
BIOL 4005Functional Genomic Screening to Identify Disease Mechanisms & Treatment (3.00)
This course introduces students to scientific-based discovery of how molecular dysfunction leads to disease. It also exposes them to the most current tools used in biomedical research to find novel genes and compounds that could help treat human disease. The course includes discovery-oriented lab, workshops, and lectures. Prerequisite: BIOL3000 and BIOL3010
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
BIOL 4015Neural Development Laboratory: From stem cells to neuronal circuitry (3.00)
Neural stem cells proliferate throughout development to generate the immense diversity of neuronal cell types present in our adult brains. What are the signals that drive neural stem cells to proliferate & what are the signals that terminate stem cell divisions once development is complete? Using Drosophila we will investigate these questions and address specifically the role of nutrition in regulating profileration of the stem cell population. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000, BIOL 3010
Course was offered Fall 2015
BIOL 4020Ecology and Evolutionary Genetics (3.00)
Examines the mechanisms of evolution within populations, molecular evolution, and the process of speciation. Topics include genetics of adaptation and speciation, natural selection, and the processes influencing the evolution of genes and genomes at the molecular level. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010.
BIOL 4030Evolutionary Biology Laboratory (3.00)
Analyzes important concepts in evolution, and experimental techniques used in evolutionary ecology and population genetics field research, experimental populations, molecular markers, phylogenetic reconstruction including aspects of experimental design and statistical analysis of data. Includes a weekend field trip to Mountain Lake Biological Station. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010, MATH 1310.
BIOL 4040Laboratory in Cell Biology (3.00)
Introduces students to experimental approaches, including mammalian cell culture, gel electrophoresis, western blotting and immunofluorescence microscopy, that are used to study both normal and pathological processes at the level of individual cells. The biological theme of the course will be Alzheimers disease (AD) and related neurodegenerative disorders. One laboratory lecture and one afternoon laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000
BIOL 4050Developmental Biology (3.00)
This course will introduce fundamental principles of developmental biology, e.g. how the body axes are formed and organ systems develop. Each topic will be augmented by discussion of contemporary scientific and medical issues relevant to particular topics. For example there will be a focus on current issues concerning stem cell therapy, human developmental diseases and regenerative medicine.
BIOL 4060Organ Development and Tissue Engineering (3.00)
Why do most of our adult body tissues have limited regenerative capacity? How can terminally diseased organs be replaced? This course will cover the cellular mechanisms that regulate animal tissue formation, regeneration and repair in vivo. Students will gain insights into the opportunities, limitations, and risks of tissue engineering in vitro, as an emerging research field that may lead to revolutionary organ replacement strategies. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000
Course was offered Spring 2015
BIOL 4070Developmental Biology Laboratory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The goal of this course is to provide an original, unknown outcome research experience in developmental biology. After training in basic methods and descriptions of selected research problems, students form teams and investigate a problem of their choosing. Team members work together in the lab, but each writes an independent research proposal, a notebook, and a final project report on which they are graded. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000 or 3010.
BIOL 4080Neuronal Organization of Behavior (3.00)
Lectures and discussions addressing behavior and sensory processing from the perspective of the neural elements involved. Topics include neuronal substrates (anatomical and physiological) of startle reflexes, locomotory behaviors, visual and auditory processing, echolocation mechanisms, calling song recognition, and the neuronal organization underlying some types of functional plasticity. Prerequisite: BIOL 3170 or equivalent.
BIOL 4090Environmental Public Health (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is an interdisciplinary exploration of environmental public health issues. Students develop and research topics, lead small group discussions, give oral presentations, and write papers. Scope of student research in topic development includes env. science, ecology, epidemiology, toxicology, pathophysiology, gene-environment interactions, directions in clinical and translational research, and environmental and biomedical policy development.
Course was offered Fall 2016
BIOL 4100Management of Forest Ecosystems (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An ecosystem course that treats the ecology of forests and consequences of forest processes in natural and managed systems. The class emphasizes the "pattern & process" concept that is the central theme in modern vegetation sciences at increasing scales: from form/function of leaves and other parts of trees through population, community and landscape ecology to the role of forests in the global climate and carbon-cycling. Prerequisites: EVSC 3200
BIOL 4110Genetics Laboratory (3.00)
A research experience in developmental genetics that uses Drosophila melanogaster as a model system. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010.
Course was offered Spring 2011
BIOL 4120When Good Cells Go Bad (3.00)
This course will cover topics related to major neurodegenerative diseases including Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (Neurofibrosarcoma) and Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST). Topics related to pathology and molecular mechanism of diseases, possible drug discovery targets, and therapeutic discovery approaches will be emphasized. Prerequisites: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 3010.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
BIOL 4130Population Ecology and Conservation Biology (3.00)
The mathematical foundations of population dynamics and species interactions as applied to population and community ecology and problems in conservation biology. One semester of calculus is recommended. Prerequisite: BIOL 3020 or EVSC 3200
BIOL 4135Biology of Aging (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Aging is an evolutionary paradox because it decreases physiological function and increases the risk of mortality, yet aging persists in most species. We will explore the theories of aging and the diversity of the patterns of aging across species from flies to plants to humans. We will use the primary literature in the fields of evolution, genetics and cell biology to gain a comprehensive understand of the latest advances in this field.
Course was offered Fall 2016
BIOL 4140NextGen Sequencing and Its Applications (1.00)
Students will learn the next generation sequencing technologies and explore their applications in the studies of evolution and ecology. This course is a lecture and journal club format where primary scientific literature will be discussed. Students will also learn basic bioinformatic skills. Prerequisite: BIOL 3020
Course was offered Fall 2013
BIOL 4150Evolution of Sex (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Despite the many benefits of asexual reproduction, the vast majority of eukaryotic organisms reproduce sexually. How sex evolved, and how it persists despite its many associated costs, are major unanswered questions in biology. We will explore the diversity of sexual reproduction and associated evolutionary phenomena with a focus on critically evaluating current research and theory in this field. Prerequisite: BIOL 3020 or permission from Instructor
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
BIOL 4160Functional Genomics Lab (3.00)
The course serves as a hands-on introduction to genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics. Topics that will be covered during the lectures and computer labs of this course include genome sequence analysis, genome expression analysis, and genomic circuits analysis. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
BIOL 4170Cellular Neurobiology (3.00)
Explores a cellular approach to the study of the nervous system. Topics include the structure and function of ionic channels in cell membranes; the electrochemical basis of the cell resting potential; the generation and conduction of nerve impulses; and synaptic transmissions. Three lecture and demonstration/discussion credits. Class meetings include lectures, discussion, student presentations, and computer simulations of neurophysiology with NeuroDynamix. Prerequisite: BIOL 3170 or equivalent; BIOL 3000.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
BIOL 4180Behavioral Ecology (3.00)
Behavioral ecology explores the evolutionary analysis and explanations for the diversity of animal behavior, including foraging decisions, altruism, cooperation, mate choice, group living, parental care and range of other sociobiological phenomena. Prerequisite: BIOL 3020.
BIOL 4190Biological Clocks (3.00)
Introduces biological timekeeping as used by organisms for controlling diverse processes, including sleep-wakefulness cycles, photoperiodic induction and regression, locomotor rhythmicity, eclosion rhythmicity, and the use of the biological clock in orientation and navigation. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000 or 3010 or 3020
BIOL 4210Genome Sciences: The DNA Revolution in Science and Society (3.00)
This course will chronicle the meteoric rise in our ability to collect DNA sequence data & reconstruct genomes, and how this contributes to understanding evolution & the genetic basis of traits, including disease. Discussions with leading experts in science, policy or law will allow students to consider the promises & limitations of genomic research, as well as the future societal impact of having nearly ubiquitous genetic information. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010 and BIOL 3020
Course was offered Spring 2015
BIOL 4215Microbial Genomics (3.00)
Explores how genomics has revolutionized every aspect of microbiology. Fundamental principles of microbiology, together with the basics of genomics will be introduced. Topics include microbial cell structure, metabolism, genetics, microbial diversity and ecology, epidemiology, genome sequencing technologies and comparative genomics. Prerequisites: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 3010
Course was offered Spring 2010
BIOL 4220Introduction to Systems Biology (3.00)
An introduction to a new research paradigm that focuses on the systematic study of complex interactions at the molecular, network and genomic level. This course will review state-of-the-art high throughput techniques and modeling methods used to obtain, integrate and analyze complex data from biological systems. This course will be a combination of text based lectures and discussions of the current literature pertinent to Systems Biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010. Also recommended is BIOL 3000
BIOL 4230Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics (4.00)
The Genome Era has transformed modern biology, providing sequence data that records genetic changes that occur over time scales from billions of years (evolution) to months (tumor growth). This interdisciplinary course introduces the algorithms, statistics & biological concepts used to make inferences from genome datasets and will provide the computational foundation & practical experience needed to test biological questions using genome data.
Course was offered Spring 2016
BIOL 4240History and Philosophy of Biology (3.00)
This course will give an overview of the major conceptual and experimental advances in Biology. It will explore the relationships of Biology to mathematics and physical sciences and explore philosophical issues relevant to science in general, Biology in particular.
BIOL 4250Human Genetics (3.00)
Focuses on the fundamental knowledge about organization, expression, and inheritance of the human genome. Reviews classical Mendelian genetics and human genetic (pedigree) analysis. Emphasizes understanding human genetics in molecular terms. Includes gene mapping procedures, methodologies for identifying genes responsible for inherited diseases, the molecular basis of several mutant (diseased) states, the human genome project, and discussions about genetic screening and gene therapy. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010.
BIOL 4260Cellular Mechanisms (3.00)
The course will explore topics in cell biology that underlie mechanisms of human health and disease. Specific topics will depend on interest, but may include cancer and metastasis, metabolic syndromes or pathogen-host interactions (among others). Course materials will be research and review articles from the relevant primary literature. Students are expected to engage in and lead thoughtful discussions of assigned readings ~75% of the class time. Prerequisites: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 3010
BIOL 4270Animal Behavior Laboratory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This laboratory course provides hands-on experiences with experimental approaches used to study animal behavior. The laboratory exercises explore visual and auditory sensory perception, biological clock, reproductive and aggressive behaviors using actively behaving animals such as hamsters, cichlid fish, crickets and electric fish. Students are given opportunities to design hypothesis-testing experiments in some laboratories. Prerequisite: BIOL 3250
BIOL 4280The Genetic Basis of Behavior (3.00)
This course studies behavior paradigms in model animals and the modern genetic tools used study and dissect the circuits underlying them. Can an animal as simple as a fly or mouse learn simple tasks, show appetitive behaviors and cravings, and inform studies of human addiction? Readings from classic and current literature will show the historical context of this field and develop critical reading skills. Prerequisites: BIOL 3000, BIOL 3010
BIOL 4290Hormones and Behavior (3.00)
The aspects of hormones (primarialy sex and stress) on vertebrate behavior. Prerequisites: Any two of BIOL 3000, 3010, 3020 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2011
BIOL 4310Sensory Neurobiology (3.00)
This two-lectures-per-week course explores the basic principles of sensory neurobiology. The course consists of four modules. Each module represents one of the senses and consists of an introductory lecture, one or several lectures that will delve into the details of that sense, a current topic lecture on some recent finding, and finally, a guest lecture from a UVa researcher. Prerequisites: BIOL 3170
BIOL 4320Signal Transduction: How cells talk to each other (3.00)
This advanced undergraduate course explores how cells communicate with each other and respond to their environment. This area of biology is referred to as signal transduction and is the basis for most if not all normal and disease processes in humans. Therefore, significant time is spent on defining archetypal signaling modules that all cells use to receive and communicate information to and from their environment. Prerequisites: BIOL 3000 & BIOL 3010
BIOL 4330Wiring the Brain (3.00)
This course will cover the current state of knowledge for how neurons form connections in the brain. The course will initially focus on how relatively simple model systems have provided the critical clues as to how specific synaptic connections form. This will be followed by a discussion of how this knowledge can be applied to the understanding and treatment of human neural disorders. About a quarter of the course will be standard lectures and the remainder student-led discussion of primary literature. Prerequisites: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 3010; BIOL 3170 or Psych 2200.
Course was offered Fall 2009
BIOL 4340Experimental Foundations of Neurobiology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The course content will focus on three areas of neurobiological research: conduction of the nervous impulse, sensory physiology, and synaptic physiology. Prerequisites: Must have completed BIOL 3050 or BIOL 3170 or PSYC 4200
BIOL 4350Metabolic Systems (3.00)
Examination of molecular mechanisms involved in metabolic regulation in mammals. Prerequiste: BIOL 3000, 3010.
BIOL 4360Cytokine Signaling and Neural Development (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a journal club format seminar where we perform an in depth analysis of the papers listed below. One paper will be covered per week with a review article also assigned for background. There are no presenters; rather we will have discussion leaders. All participants should be prepared to present any of the panels in the weeks paper.
BIOL 4365How to Map a Brain (1.00)
If you want to understand how our brain works, this is the course for you! In this student-driven Journal Club-style seminar series, we will consider recent neuroscience literature for discussion of the most innovative discoveries. A broad range of outstanding neuroscience issues will be considered; topics could include, for example, strategies for gene therapy for human neurological diseases, or the remote control of learning and memory. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
BIOL 4370Epigenetics (3.00)
Explores the emerging science, Epigenetics. Topics include epigenetics in model organisms and molecular mechanisms such as the Polycomb and Trithorax Group proteins, histone modifications and variants, dosage compensation, DNA methylation, nuclear reprogramming and stem cell pluripotency. Prerequisites: Genetics and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry strongly recomended.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
BIOL 4380Evolution and Ecology of Development (3.00)
From the seahorses body to the venus flytraps jaws to the human brain, nature abounds with amazing adaptations. This interdisciplinary course explores how and why such biodiversity evolves as well as what limits diversity. Lectures and case studies will focus on core concepts, recent advances, and integrative approaches, placing special emphasis on the interplay between gene regulatory networks, the environment, and population genetics. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010, BIOL 3020
Course was offered Fall 2014
BIOL 4390Biological Therapy of Cancer (2.00)
This seminar course revolves around weekly two-hour student-led presentations of primary literature in the field of cancer therapy using novel approaches including immunotherapies. Objectives include providing the student with significant exposure to primary literature and the development of critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: May not take if previously completed BIOL 3360.
Course was offered Spring 2016
BIOL 4410Molecular Biology and Genetics (3.00)
A survey of contemporary issues in molecular biology and genetics. The course will be a combination of text based lectures and discussions of the current literature emphasizing the development of critical reading techniques. Prerequisites: BIOL 3000, 3010
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
BIOL 4430Experimental Plant Biology Laboratory: Drugs & Infectious Diseases (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
We cant live without plants. Plants make our existence possible, and they hold secrets for a better future. Our experimental approach in this lab will combine genetics and genomics strategies to uncover some of those secrets. Well search for genes and biosynthetic pathways that contribute to the success of plants at fighting off microbial infections. Ultimately, studies like these will lead to new, highly effective antimicrobial therapies. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010, BIOL 3150
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
BIOL 4460Forest Sampling (3.00)
Study of quantitative methods for sampling forest ecosystems
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
BIOL 4480Macromolecular Structure (3.00)
Exploration, in depth, of principles underlying protein and nucleic acid structures and the techniques used to determine those structures. Prerequisite: CHEM2410 and 2420 or BIOL3000 or permission of instructor
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
BIOL 4490Neural Systems and Behavior (3.00)
This is an upper level lecture/discussion course for students interested in pursuing additional studies in neurobiology beyond the introductory level. Prerequisites: BIOL 3170 and BIOL 3250.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2010
BIOL 4510Field Biology at Mountain Lake Biological Station (1.00 - 4.00)
Field experiential courses in evolution, ecology, behavior and biology taught at the Biology Departments Mountain Lake Biological Station (MLBS), a field research and teaching facility located in southwestern Virginia. Students may enroll for more than one section as each section is a specialized topic. Prerequisites: BIOL 3020 Evolution & Ecology or equivalent.
BIOL 4559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of biology.
BIOL 4560Electric Crayfish: Elements of Neurophysiology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Course uses electrophysiological techniques with living crayfish material to examine principles of neurobiological function, including cellular resting potentials, propagated action potentials, neuromuscular physiology, aspects of neuromuscular organization, and sensory neuron physiology and organization. A lab lecture will precede each lab session. Grading will be based upon written laboratory reports and two midterm laboratory exams. Prerequisite: BIOL 3170
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
BIOL 4660How do they do it? Method and Logic in Biomedical Science (3.00)
How has a bioluminescent jellyfish saved lives? What does a Himalayan pond fish have to do with research into the origins of psychiatric disorders? Innovative methods in biomedical research have played a significant part in the development of revolutionary disease cures, treatments and diagnostics. This course will examine many of these technical approaches and how they have led to such significant discoveries in basic biomedical research. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
BIOL 4751Plant Diversity& Conservation: Bioinformatics and Systematics (3.00)
The extraordinary diversity of the southern Appalachians will be used to explore the world of plants. We will visit unique mountain habitats to study the different species assemblages in these ecologically wide-ranging sites. Based upon our observations and analyses, we will critique contemporary views of the most effective conservation units (individual, population, species, family, habitat) and the methods used to achieve conservation goals.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
BIOL 4752Field Methods in Stream Ecology (3.00)
We will focus on integrating principles of stream and watershed ecology to gain insight into stream dwelling organisms and their environments. Students will be introduced to 1) the physical, chemical and biological organization of aquatic ecosystems, 2) current theories in stream and watershed ecology, and 3) lab and field methods for conducting stream research. Students will conduct independent and group research projects.
Course was offered Summer 2014
BIOL 4753Field Biology of Fungi (3.00)
The southern Appalachians provide an ideal setting to explore the biology of fungi. This class provides an introduction with emphasis on fieldID and current experimental methods used to study fungal genetics, ecology, and evolution. Lab exercises will use filamentous fungi to demonstrate methods for identification, culture techniques, breeding systems, genetic analysis, and interaction biology. Field trips will survey the taxonomic diversity.
Course was offered Summer 2016
BIOL 4754Field Herpetology (3.00)
We will focus on the ecology and evolution of reptiles and amphibians, leveraging their diversity in the southeastern US. In both the field and laboratory, we will study 1) the evolutionary relationships among reptiles and amphibians, 2) key evolutionary innovations that characterize each major lineage, 3) reptile and amphibian systems in ecological and evolutionary research, and 4) location and identification of reptiles and amphibians.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
BIOL 4755Field Biology of Fishes (3.00)
MLBS sits on the Eastern Continental Divide providing an incredible diversity of freshwater habitats. Proficiency in ichthyology will be developed through field trips and lab work. Themes include: fish ID; patterns and drivers of diversity; interactions on individual, population, community and ecosystem levels; evolution; and influences of human activities. Students will design and conduct a research project and present at a class symposium.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2014
BIOL 4756Field Ornithology (3.00)
Students will be exposed to the biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology of birds through hands-on experience. Field exercises will teach how to identify birds by sight and sound, measure birds in hand, and monitor birds and their behaviors. These opportunities will be augmented with lectures on bird physiology, morphology, and diversity. Independent research projects will enable students to further develop their skills.
BIOL 4757GIS for Field Biologists (3.00)
This course will cover the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems as applied to biological questions with application in ecology, evolution, conservation, disease ecology, and human land-use. Students will learn spatial theory, analysis, and hands-on use of GIS software (including ArcGIS). Field laboratories will allow students to use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and learn to incorporate this technology into spatial analyses.
Course was offered Summer 2014
BIOL 4758Field Entomology (3.00)
Insects account for 95% of all animal species on Earth and are integral to the health of natural and agricultural ecosystems. Students will learn to recognize major orders of insects, know their natural history and role in the environment. We will survey aquatic and terrestrial habitats and make synoptic collections of the great taxonomic diversity of insects in the southern Appalachians. Students will learn proper museum preservation techniques.
BIOL 4759Field Methods in Wildlife Ecology (3.00)
An introduction to field research methods for measuring and monitoring animals with an emphasis on testing biological and wildlife management hypotheses. We will survey small mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Students will learn sampling designs, protocols, and types of studies. Exercises will include surveying, trapping, marking, and measuring animals. Skills learned will be used in hypothesis-driven group projects.
Course was offered Summer 2015
BIOL 4760Hormones and Behavior (3.00)
Hormones alter the development and expression of animal behavior. Behavior in turn changes the effects of hormones. Well take an evolutionary approach in exploring the causation and mechanism of hormone-mediated behaviors. We will use endocrinological techniques to examine behavior and hormone variation in wild populations. Students will help design and conduct a class research project with the goal of publishing our results.
Course was offered Summer 2015
BIOL 4770Synthetic Biology (3.00)
By applying the principles of engineering to biology, students will design molecules, viruses, and cells to solve global problems in public health, food security, manufacturing, information processing, and the environment, changing the traditional question of How do cells work? to How can I get a cell to work for me? Students will gain experience in writing internationally competitive research project proposals. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
BIOL 4810Distinguished Major Seminar in Biological Research I (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Two-hour, weekly discussion of recent advances in biology; attend biology seminars, interact with seminar speakers, explore the philosophy and practice of science, and learn skills in oral and written research presentation. Prerequisite: Fourth-year DMP in Biology.
BIOL 4820Distinguished Major Seminar in Biological Research II (2.00)
Two-hour, weekly discussion of recent advances in biology; attend biology seminars, interact with seminar speakers, explore the philosophy and practice of science, and learn skills in oral and written research presentation. Prerequisite: Fourth-year DMP in Biology.
BIOL 4850Seminar in Environmental and Conservation Biology (2.00)
In-depth investigation of current research & practice in environmental and biological conservation. Format will include the discussion of fundamental & recent readings in conservation and guest speakers from the local scientific and conservation communities. Prerequisites for this class are BIOL 3450 and 3020. If interested students have taken EVSC 3020 instead of BIOL 3020, or other equivalent classes, contact the instructor for permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
BIOL 4900Independent Readings in Biology (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Tutorial or seminar course that allows intensive study of the literature in a particular area of biology under the guidance of a Biology faculty member.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
BIOL 4910Independent Research in the Life Sciences (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research for qualified undergraduates under the direction of a faculty member OUTSIDE of the Biology Department. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
BIOL 4920Independent Research in Biology (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research for qualified undergraduates under the direction of a faculty member within the Biology Department. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
BIOL 5070Practical Aspects of Light Microscopy in the Biological Sciences (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Practical usage of various microscopy imaging methodologies to study the morphology and cellular function in various biological systems from single cell to single molecule in cells and tissues. Topics include basics theory of microscopy, imaging and image analysis to solve various biological questions, fluorophore labeling, technical and hands on training on various microscopy techniques applied in different biological and biomedical investigations. Lectures, discussion, student presentations and laboratory.
BIOL 5080Developmental Mechanisms (3.00)
Analyzes the cellular and molecular basis of developmental phenomena, reviewing both classical foundations and recent discoveries. Lectures focus on the major developmental systems used for analysis of embryogenesis (e.g., mouse, frog, and fly) and concentrate on several themes that pervade modern research in this area (e.g., signal transduction mechanisms). Readings are from the primary research literature, supplemented by textbook assignments. Lectures and discussion. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 3010 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
BIOL 5250Ecological Issues in Global Change (4.00)
Introduces development and application of theoretical constructs and mathematical models for projecting the dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems to large scale changes in the environment. Prerequisites: EVSC 3200 or equivalent, one year of college calculus, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2010
BIOL 5559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of biology.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Spring 2013
BIOL 5995Biological Research at Mountain Lake Biological Station (1.00 - 4.00)
Biology Research at Mountain Lake Biological Station is designed for students participating in the Mountain Lake Biological Station summer Masters Degree Program.
BIOL 6559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of biology.
BIOL 7020Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics (3.00)
Examines the mechanisms of evolution within populations, molecular evolution, and the process of speculation. Topics include genetics of adaptation and speciation, natural selection, and the processes influencing the evolution of genes and genomes at the molecular level. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010
Course was offered Spring 2011
BIOL 7060Organ Development and Tissue Engineering (3.00)
Why do most of our adult body tissues have limited regenerative capacity? How can terminally diseased organs be replaced? This course will cover the cellular mechanisms that regulate animal tissue formation, regeneration and repair in vivo. Students will gain insights into the opportunities, limitations, and risks of tissue engineering in vitro, as an emerging research field that may lead to revolutionary organ replacement strategies. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000
Course was offered Spring 2015
BIOL 7110Teaching Science in Higher Education (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This STEM teaching course will help graduate TAs integrate learning theory and effective student engagement practices into their teaching. GTAs will participate in guided discussions to relate recommendations from the education literature to their classroom experiences. Assignments will include learning activities, such as teaching observations & reflections, and designing interventions to assist students with difficult topics/skills.
Course was offered Fall 2016
BIOL 7120When Good Cells Go Bad (3.00)
This course will cover topics related to major neurodegenerative diseases including Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (Neurofibrosarcoma) and Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST). Topics related to pathology and molecular mechanism of diseases, possible drug discovery targets, and therapeutic discovery approaches will be emphasized.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2011
BIOL 7130Population Ecology and Conservation Biology (4.00)
The natural history and mathematical theory of population dynamics, species interactions and life history evolution. Lectures emphasize theory and experimental tests; class discussions focuses on applications to conservation of plant and animal populations.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
BIOL 7140NextGen Sequencing and Its Applications (1.00)
Students will learn the next generation sequencing technologies and explore their applications in the studies of evolution and ecology. This course is a lecture and journal club format where primary scientific literature will be discussed. Students will also learn basic bioinformatic skills.
Course was offered Fall 2013
BIOL 7150Evolution of Sex (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Despite the many benefits of asexual reproduction, the vast majority of eukaryotic organisms reproduce sexually. How sex evolved, and how it persists despite its many associated costs, are major unanswered questions in biology. We will explore the diversity of sexual reproduction and associated evolutionary phenomena with a focus on critically evaluating current research and theory in this field. Prerequisite: BIOL 3020 or permission from Instructor
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
BIOL 7160Functional Genomics (3.00)
The first half of the course serves as an introduction to basic bioinformatics and genomics. The second half of the course concentrates on the rapidly evolving discipline of Functional Genomics, which takes advantage of the dramatic increase in the amount.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
BIOL 7170Cellular Neurobiology (4.00)
Explores a cellular approach to the study of the nervous system. Topics include the structure & function of ionic channels in cell membranes; the electrochemical basis of the cell resting potential; the generation & conduction of nerve impulses; and synaptic transmissions. Three lecture and demonstration/discussion credits. Class mtgs include lectures, discussion, student presentations, and computer simulations of neurophysiology w/ NeuroDynamix.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
BIOL 7180Behavioral Ecology (3.00)
Behavioral ecology explores the evolutionary analysis and explanations for the diversity of animal behavior, including foraging decisions, altruism, cooperation, mate choice, group living, parental care and range of other sociobiological phenomena.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
BIOL 7190Biological Clocks (3.00)
Introduces biological timekeeping as used by organisms for controlling diverse processes, including sleep-wakefulness cycles, photoperiodic induction and regression, locomotor rhythmicity, eclosion rhythmicity, and the use of the biological clock in orientation and navigation.
BIOL 7220Introduction to Systems Biology (3.00)
An introduction to a new research paradigm that focuses on the systematic study of complex interactions at the molecular, network and genomic level. This course will review state-of-the-art high throughput techniques and modeling methods used to obtain, integrate and analyze complex data from biological systems. This course will be a combination of text based lectures and discussions of the current literature pertinent to Systems Biology.
BIOL 7230Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics (4.00)
The Genome Era has transformed modern biology, providing sequence data that records genetic changes that occur over time scales from billions of years (evolution) to months (tumor growth). This interdisciplinary course introduces the algorithms, statistics & biological concepts used to make inferences from genome datasets and will provide the computational foundation & practical experience needed to test biological questions using genome data.
Course was offered Spring 2016
BIOL 7280The Genetic Basis of Behavior (3.00)
This course studies behavior paradigms in model animals and the modern genetic tools used study and dissect the circuits underlying them. Can an animal as simple as a fly or mouse learn simple tasks, show appetitive behaviors and cravings, and inform studies of human addiction? Readings from classic and current literature will show the historical context of this field and develop critical reading skills.
BIOL 7310Sensory Neurobiology (3.00)
This two-lectures-per-week course explores the basic principles of sensory neurobiology. The course consists of four modules. Each module represents one of the senses and consists of an introductory lecture, one or several lectures that will delve into the details of that sense, a current topic lecture on some recent finding, and finally, a guest lecture from a UVa researcher. Prerequisites: Instructor Permission.
BIOL 7320Signal Transduction: How cells talk to each other (3.00)
This advanced undergraduate course explores how cells communicate with each other and respond to their environment. This area of biology is referred to as signal transduction and is the basis for most if not all normal and disease processes in humans. Therefore, significant time is spent on defining archetypal signaling modules that all cells use to receive and communicate information to and from their environment.
BIOL 7360Cytokine Signaling and Neural Development (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a journal club format colloquium where we perform an in depth analysis of the papers listed below. One paper will be covered per week with a review article also assigned for background. There are no presenters; rather we will have discussion leaders. All participants should be prepared to present any of the panels in the weeks paper.
BIOL 7370Epigenetics (3.00)
Explores the emerging science, Epigenetics. Topics include epigenetics in model organisms and molecular mechanisms such as the Polycomb and Trithorax Group proteins, histone modifications and variants, dosage compensation, DNA methylation, nuclear reprogramming and stem cell pluripotency.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
BIOL 7380Evolution and Ecology of Development (3.00)
From the seahorses body to the venus flytraps jaws to the human brain, nature abounds with amazing adaptations. This interdisciplinary course explores how and why such biodiversity evolves as well as what limits diversity. Lectures and case studies will focus on core concepts, recent advances, and integrative approaches, placing special emphasis on the interplay between gene regulatory networks, the environment, and population genetics. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010, BIOL 3020
Course was offered Fall 2014
BIOL 7410Molecular Biology (3.00)
A survey of contemporary issues in molecular biology and genetics. The course will be a combination of text-based lectures and discussions of the current literature emphasizing the development of critical reading techniques. This course is meant for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Background material will be from Molecular Biology of the Gene, 5th ed, Watson et al, Pearson/Benj Cummings, More recent material will be from current literature.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
BIOL 7510Field Biology at Mountain Lake Biological Station (1.00 - 4.00)
Field experiential courses in evolution, ecology, behavior and biology taught at the Biology Departments Mountain Lake Biological Station (MLBS), a field research and teaching facility located in southwestern Virginia. Students may enroll for more than one section, as each section is a specialized topic.
BIOL 7516Field Ornithology (1.00 - 4.00)
Students will be exposed to the biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology of birds through hands-on experience. Field exercises will teach how to identify birds by sight and sound, measure birds in hand, and monitor birds and their behaviors. These opportunities will be augmented with lectures on bird physiology, morphology, and diversity. Independent research projects will enable students to further develop their skills.
BIOL 7559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of biology.
BIOL 7585Selected Topics Course (3.00)
Tutorial or seminar course that allows intensive study of the literature in a particular area of Biology under the guidance of a Biology faculty member
Course was offered Spring 2012
BIOL 7751Plant Diversity & Conservation: Bioinformatics and Systematics (3.00)
The extraordinary diversity of the southern Appalachians will be used to explore the world of plants. We will visit unique mountain habitats to study the different species assemblages in these ecologically wide-ranging sites. Based upon our observations and analyses, we will critique contemporary views of the most effective conservation units (individual, population, species, family, habitat) and the methods used to achieve conservation goals.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
BIOL 7752Field Methods in Stream Ecology (3.00)
We will focus on integrating principles of stream and watershed ecology to gain insight into stream dwelling organisms and their environments. Students will be introduced to 1) the physical, chemical and biological organization of aquatic ecosystems, 2) current theories in stream and watershed ecology, and 3) lab and field methods for conducting stream research. Students will conduct independent and group research projects.
Course was offered Summer 2014
BIOL 7753Field Biology of Fungi (3.00)
The southern Appalachians provide an ideal setting to explore the biology of fungi. This class provides an introduction with emphasis on fieldID and current experimental methods used to study fungal genetics, ecology, and evolution. Lab exercises will use filamentous fungi to demonstrate methods for identification, culture techniques, breeding systems, genetic analysis, and interaction biology. Field trips will survey the taxonomic diversity.
Course was offered Summer 2016
BIOL 7754Field Herpetology (3.00)
We will focus on the ecology and evolution of reptiles and amphibians, leveraging their diversity in the southeastern US. In both the field and laboratory, we will study 1) the evolutionary relationships among reptiles and amphibians, 2) key evolutionary innovations that characterize each major lineage, 3) reptile and amphibian systems in ecological and evolutionary research, and 4) location and identification of reptiles and amphibians.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
BIOL 7755Field Biology of Fishes (3.00)
MLBS sits on the Eastern Continental Divide providing an incredible diversity of freshwater habitats. Proficiency in ichthyology will be developed through field trips and lab work. Themes include: fish ID; patterns and drivers of diversity; interactions on individual, population, community and ecosystem levels; evolution; and influences of human activities. Students will design and conduct a research project and present at a class symposium.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2014
BIOL 7756Field Ornithology (3.00)
Students will be exposed to the biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology of birds through hands-on experience. Field exercises will teach how to identify birds by sight and sound, measure birds in hand, and monitor birds and their behaviors. These opportunities will be augmented with lectures on bird physiology, morphology, and diversity. Independent research projects will enable students to further develop their skills.
BIOL 7757GIS for Field Biologists (3.00)
This course will cover the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems as applied to biological questions with application in ecology, evolution, conservation, disease ecology, and human land-use. Students will learn spatial theory, analysis, and hands-on use of GIS software (including ArcGIS). Field laboratories will allow students to use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and learn to incorporate this technology into spatial analyses.
Course was offered Summer 2014
BIOL 7758Field Entomology (3.00)
Insects account for 95% of all animal species on Earth and are integral to the health of natural and agricultural ecosystems. Students will learn to recognize major orders of insects, know their natural history and role in the environment. We will survey aquatic and terrestrial habitats and make synoptic collections of the great taxonomic diversity of insects in the southern Appalachians. Students will learn proper museum preservation techniques.
Course was offered Summer 2015
BIOL 7759Field Methods in Wildlife Ecology (3.00)
An introduction to field research methods for measuring and monitoring animals with an emphasis on testing biological and wildlife management hypotheses. We will survey small mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Students will learn sampling designs, protocols, and types of studies. Exercises will include surveying, trapping, marking, and measuring animals. Skills learned will be used in hypothesis-driven group projects.
Course was offered Summer 2015
BIOL 7760Hormones and Behavior (3.00)
Hormones alter the development and expression of animal behavior. Behavior in turn changes the effects of hormones. Well take an evolutionary approach in exploring the causation and mechanism of hormone-mediated behaviors. We will use endocrinological techniques to examine behavior and hormone variation in wild populations. Students will help design and conduct a class research project with the goal of publishing our results.
Course was offered Summer 2015
BIOL 7850Seminar in Environmental and Conservation Biology (2.00)
In-depth investigation of current research and practice in environmental and biological conservation. Format will include the discussion of fundamental and recent readings in conservation and guest speakers from the local scientific and conservation communities.
BIOL 7993Independent Study in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A biology faculty member supervises and approves all components of this course, designating the number of credits to be earned prior to enrollment. Students successfully complete one or more courses offered by the Department of Biology at the 3000 level or above and, for each course, write a 10-page (minimum) paper on a relevant topic.
BIOL 7994Independent Study in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is for graduate students participating in graded, graduate-level courses offered at MLBS during summer sessions. Students enroll in this course during the fall semester following completion of the MLBS summer course. Credits earned are the same as the number of credits designated for the MLBS course. Upon completion of the course, the instructor of record provides a grade and a written evaluation of each students work in the course
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
BIOL 8010Colloquium in Developmental Biology (2.00)
A weekly conference in which students present reports covering various aspects of development. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
BIOL 8050Advanced Evolutionary Biology (2.00)
This course will cover a range of evolutionary concepts and approaches, including levels of selection, the role of evolution in structuring ecological communities, game theoretical models of adaptation, frequency-dependence, neutral processes and drift, the evolution of sex, the evolution of virulence, the molecular basis of adaptation, population and quantitative genetics, and the evolution of genome structure.
Course was offered Spring 2013
BIOL 8060Colloquium in Circadian Biology (2.00)
Readings and two-hour student seminar preparations focusing on recent research and primary literature in circadian biology. Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
BIOL 8070Colloquium in Population Biology (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A weekly conference arranged around a current topic. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
BIOL 8081Advanced Ecology and Evolution 1 (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course introduces grad students to a breadth and depth of concepts and theories in modern ecology and evolutionary biology. The couse is co-taught by two BIOL faculty each fall, with different faculty rotating into the course in alternate years, providing expertise in molecular population genetics, genomics, phylogenetics, integrative biology, speciation, microevolution, life-history evolution, and mating systems.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014
BIOL 8082Advanced Ecology and Evolution 2 (2.00)
This course introduces grad students to a breadth and depth of concepts and theories in modern ecology and evolutionary biology.. The course is taught by a different BIOL faculty each spring, with different faculty rotating into the course in alternate years, providing expertise in molecular population genetics, genomics, phylogenetics, integrative biology, speciation, microevolution, life-history evolution, and mating systems.
Course was offered Spring 2015
BIOL 8083Advanced Ecology and Evolution 3 (4.00)
This course introduces grad students to a breadth and depth of concepts and theories in modern ecology and evolutionary biology. The couse is co-taught by two BIOL faculty each fall, with different faculty rotating into the course in alternate years, providing expertise in molecular population genetics, genomics, phylogenetics, integrative biology, speciation, microevolution, life-history evolution, and mating systems.
Course was offered Fall 2015
BIOL 8084Advanced Ecology and Evolution 4 (2.00)
This course introduces grad students to a breadth and depth of concepts and theories in modern ecology and evolutionary biology.. The course is taught by a different BIOL faculty each spring, with different faculty rotating into the course in alternate years, providing expertise in molecular population genetics, genomics, phylogenetics, integrative biology, speciation, microevolution, life-history evolution, and mating systems.
Course was offered Fall 2015
BIOL 8250Communicating in Science (1.00)
This course will supplement the 7 Habits for Highly Effective Grad Students course with hands-on practice in presenting scientific data and communicating effectively in scientific writing and oral presentations. Students will meet weekly to practice and critique oral presentations, scientific manuscripts, figures and tables, statistical results, grant proposals, etc. Req. of all first-year graduate students in biology.
BIOL 8270Seven Habits of Highly Effective Graduate Students (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Weekly discussion to acclimate new graduate students to rigors of academic research in the Department of Biology. There will be an emphasis on time management, scientific writing, presentations, and work-life balance. A rotation of Biology faculty, students, and staff will contribute to the weekly discussion.
BIOL 8510Field Biology at Mountain Lake Biological Station (1.00 - 4.00)
Field experiential courses in evolution, ecology, behavior and biology taught at the Biology Departments Mountain Lake Biological Station (MLBS), a field research and teaching facility located in southwestern Virginia. Students may enroll for more than one section as each section is a specialized topic.
BIOL 8559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of biology.
BIOL 8820Selected Topics in Developmental Biology (2.00)
A discussion of current problems. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
BIOL 8840Selected Topics in Physiology (2.00)
A discussion of current problems.
BIOL 8870Selected Topics in Developmental Genetics (1.00 - 2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A discussion of current problems. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
BIOL 8880Selected Topics in Biochemistry (2.00)
A discussion of current problems. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
BIOL 8900Selected Topics in Developmental Botany (3.00)
A discussion of current problems. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
BIOL 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For masters research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
BIOL 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For masters thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
BIOL 9559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of biology.
Course was offered Fall 2015
BIOL 9910Rotation Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An exposure to the working techniques and interactions of the modern Biological Laboratory. Required of all first-year biology graduate students.
BIOL 9920Rotation Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An exposure to the working techniques and interactions of the modern Biological Laboratory. Required of all first-year biology graduate students.
BIOL 9995Topical Research in Biology (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research with a member of the Biology faculty in preparation for thesis or dissertation research.
BIOL 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
BIOL 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
Human Biology
HBIO 4559New Course Human Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in the subject of human biology.
HBIO 4810Capstone Seminar in Human Biology I (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A weekly seminar co-organized by participating faculty to integrate students independent research and coursework with contemporary issues at the intersection of biology, the humanities and social sciences. Students will have the opportunity to present their ongoing research and meet with outside speakers. This course will be taken in the fourth year. Prerequisite: DMP in Human Biology.
HBIO 4820Capstone Seminar in Human Biology II (2.00)
A weekly discussion and workshop co-organized by participating faculty to provide guidance and advice to students on completing their research or independent study and writing their thesis. Occasional seminars and opportunities to meet outside speakers will continue in this semester. This course will be taken in the fourth year. Prerequisite: DMP in Human Biology.
HBIO 4950Independent Research for Human Biology (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research/independent study under the guidance of a primary mentor within the College of Arts and Sciences. Prerequisite: DMP in Human Biology.
HBIO 4960Independent Research for Human Biology (2.00)
Independent research/independent study under the guidance of a primary mentor within the College of Arts and Sciences. Prerequisite: DMP in Human Biology.
HBIO 4998Thesis Research in Human Biology I (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research/independent study under the guidance of a primary mentor within the College of Arts and Sciences. Research/study forms the basis for the DMP thesis to be submitted at the end of the fourth year. This course must be taken in the first semester of the fourth year and should encompass the majority of the research for the thesis. Prerequisite: First-semester fourth-year DMP in Human Biology.
HBIO 4999Thesis Research for Human Biology (2.00)
The course is currently offered as a 1 credit class. Due to the time commitment required for the course (8-10 hrs per week) I would like to align the credit hourse earned with with HBIO4950 and HBIO4960 both of which are 2 credits and offered as graded credits. Also students taking this class sometime need to be at the 15 credit hrs of graded credit.
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Chemistry
CHEM 1210Concepts of Chemistry (3.00)
Explore the connections between chemistry & everyday life. Topics include the chemistry of air/water pollution, global climate change, alternative energy, polymeric materials, organic vs. non-organic agriculture, biotechnology, & drugs will be examined. After learning the pertinent structures, reactions & energetics, we investigate social, economic & political impacts of chemical issues surrounding these issues. No lab.
CHEM 1400Foundations of Chemical Principles (3.00)
Establishes a foundation in basic chemical principles. Topics include structure of the atom, periodic table and trends, covalent and ionic bonding, the mole, solutions and liquids, chemical reactions and gases. Primarily for students with a limited background in high school chemistry who intend to enroll in CHEM 1410. Three class hours. No laboratory. Enrollment by instructor permission only.
CHEM 1410Introductory College Chemistry I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For students planning to elect further courses in chemistry, physics, and biology and to fulfill prehealth prerequisites. CHEM 1411 may be taken concurrently or after completing 1410. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1410, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1411. A grade of C- or higher is required to take CHEM 1420.
CHEM 1411Introductory College Chemistry I Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to experimental chemistry, developing laboratory skills & safety. Students plan & implement chemistry experiments in cooperative 4-person teams using a guided inquiry approach. Process skills include developing procedures, data analysis, oral & written communication. Mathematica as a computational tool. Topics: glassware characterization & accuracy, unknown identification of & applications of solubility. 3 1/2 hour lab meets weekly. CHEM 1410, 1610, or 1810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1411. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1410, 1610, or 1810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1411.
CHEM 1420Introductory College Chemistry II (3.00)
Introduces the principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For students planning to elect further courses in chemistry, physics, and biology and to fulfill prehealth prerequisites. Prerequisites: CHEM 1410, 1610, or 1810. CHEM 1421 may be taken concurrently or after completing 1420. Drop or withdrawal from CHEM 1420, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1421. C or higher required for CHEM 2410.
CHEM 1421Introductory College Chemistry II Laboratory (1.00)
Continuation of CHEM 1411, students plan and implement chemistry experiments in cooperative four-person teams using a guided inquiry approach. Mathematica is integrated into the course as a computational chemistry tool. Process skills include developing procedures, data analysis, communication of results, and lab report writing. Topics include thermodynamics, kinetics, acid/base equilibria. 3 1/2 hour lab meets weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1411, 1611, or 1811. CHEM 1420 or 1620 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1421. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1420 or 1620, requires drop/withdraw from CHEM 1421.
CHEM 1500Chemistry for Health Sciences (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Emphasizes the practical aspects of general, organic, and biological chemistry with numerous applications to clinical and health-related cases and issue. Provides health professionals with the chemical background necessary to understand the diagnostic tests and procedures needed for healthcare delivery. Relationships between inorganic chemistry and the life processes that occur during normal and abnormal metabolism.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
CHEM 1559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
Course was offered Fall 2014
CHEM 1610Introductory Chemistry I for Engineers (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For students planning to elect further courses in chemistry, physics, and biology and to fulfill prehealth prerequisites. Prerequisite: CHEM 1611 or 1411 may be taken concurrently or after completing 1610. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1610, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1611/1411. A grade of C- or higher required for CHEM 1620.
CHEM 1611Introductory Chemistry I for Engineers Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to experimental chemistry, developing laboratory skills & safety. Students plan & implement chemistry experiments in cooperative 4-person teams using a guided inquiry approach. Process skills include developing procedures, data analysis, oral & written communication. Mathematica as a computational tool. Topics: glassware characterization & accuracy, unknown identification of, & applications of solubility. Lab meets biweekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1610, or 1810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1611. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1410, 1610, or 1810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1611.
CHEM 1620Introductory Chemistry II for Engineers (3.00)
Introduces the principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For students planning to elect further courses in chemistry, physics, and biology and to fulfill prehealth prerequisites. Prerequisites: CHEM 1410, 1610, or 1810. CHEM 1621 may be taken concurrently or after completing 1620. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1620, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1621. C or higher required for CHEM 2410.
CHEM 1621Introductory Chemistry II for Engineers Laboratory (1.00)
Continuation of CHEM 1611, students plan and implement chemistry experiments in cooperative four-person teams using a guided inquiry approach. Mathematica is integrated into the course as a computational chemistry tool. Process skills include developing procedures, data analysis, communication of results, and lab report writing. Topics include thermodynamics, kinetics, acid/base equilibria. Lab meets biweekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1411, 1611, or 1811. CHEM 1420 or 1620 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1621. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1420 or 1620, requires drop/withdraw from CHEM 1621.
CHEM 1810Principles of Chemical Structure (Accelerated) (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
First of a four-semester sequence covering the basic concepts of general & organic chemistry. Establishes a foundation of fundamental particles & the nature of the atom, develops a rationale for molecular structure, & explores the basis of chemical reactivity. Topics: introductory quantum mechanics, atomic structure, chemical bonding, spectroscopy, & elementary molecular reactivity. Prerequisite: A strong background in high school chemistry. CHEM 1811 or 1411 may be taken concurrently or after completing CHEM 1810. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1811/1411.
CHEM 1811Principles of Chemical Structure Laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students will grow as scientists by designing experiments independently, building technical writing & communication skills, drawing connections between chemistry class & the real world, practicing fundamental laboratory techniques, and generating experimental support for concepts covered in CHEM 1810. "Wet lab" and computational experiments encompass & expand beyond those offered in CHEM 1411. One hour lab lecture and four hour lab meets weekly. Prerequisite: A strong background in high school chemistry. CHEM 1810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1811. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1810 requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1811.
CHEM 1820Principles of Organic Chemistry (Accelerated) (3.00)
Seeks to understand elementary reaction types as a function of chemical structure by emphasizing organic compounds. Topics include acid-base, nucleophilic substitution, oxidation-reduction, electrophilic addition, elimination, conformational analysis, stereochemistry, aromaticity, and molecular spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 1810. CHEM 1821, 2411, or 2311 may be taken concurrently or after completing CHEM 1820. Drop or withdrawal from CHEM 1820, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1821/2411/2311.
CHEM 1821Principles of Organic Chemistry Laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00)
Introduction to organic laboratory techniques, organic synthesis, spectroscopic characterization of organic compounds, and qualitative organic analysis. One hour lab lecture and four hour laboratory meets weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1811. CHEM 1820 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1821. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1820, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1821.
CHEM 2311Organic Chem Lab I for Non-Chemistry Majors/Minors (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Focuses on the development of skills in methods of preparation, purification and identification of organic compounds. One hour lab lecture and four hour laboratory meets biweekly. This course is designed for students who are pre-health students and NOT chemistry majors/minors. Prerequisite: CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811. CHEM 2410 or 1820 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2311. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2410/1820, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2311.
CHEM 2321Organic Chem Lab II for Non-Chemistry Majors/Minors (1.00)
Focuses on the development of skills in methods of preparation, purification and identification of organic compounds. One hour lab lecture and four hour laboratory meets biweekly. This course is designed for students who are pre-health students but NOT chemistry majors/minors. Prerequisite: CHEM 2311 or 2411. CHEM 2420 or 2810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2321. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2420 or 2810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2321.
CHEM 2350The Chemical Century (3.00)
This course will explore the chemical component of some major technological changes of the 20th century including explosives, fuels, polymers, consumer products, agriculture, food processing, nutrition, and drugs. The discovery, development and implementation of key technologies will be discussed along with the societal impact. Biographical and historical information about inventors or companies will supplement the material. Prerequisites: CHEM 1410, 1420 or 1810, 1820
CHEM 2410Organic Chemistry I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys the compounds of carbon in relation to their structure, identification, synthesis, natural occurrence, and mechanisms of reactions. Three class hours; Discussion requirement at the discretion of instructor. CHEM 1420 or 1620. CHEM 2311 or 2411 may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 2410. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2410, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2311/2411. C or better required for CHEM 2420.
CHEM 2411Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the principles and techniques used in the organic chemistry laboratory, including methods of purification, isolation, synthesis and analysis of organic compounds, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. One hour lecture and four hour laboratory meets weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811. CHEM 2410 or 1820 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2411. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2410/1820, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2411.
CHEM 2420Organic Chemistry II (3.00)
Survey of the principle classes of organic and bioorganic compounds in relation to their structure, identification, synthesis, natural occurrence, reactivity, and mechanisms of reactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 2410 or 1820. CHEM 2321 or 2421 may be taken concurrently or after completing CHEM 2420. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2420, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2321/2421.
CHEM 2421Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (3.00)
Further development of skills acquired in CHEM 2411; synthesis (including multistep synthesis), isolation, purification and characterization of compounds such as anestethics, antiinflamatory and antibacterial compounds, as well as peptides, oligonucleotides, synthetic polymers. One hour lab lecture and four hour laboratory meets weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 2411. CHEM 2420 or 2810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2421. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2420 or 2810, requires drop/withdrawal from 2421.
CHEM 2559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of chemistry.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Spring 2013
CHEM 2620Introduction to Organic Chemistry (3.00)
Introduces the nomenclature, structure, reactivity, and applications of organic compounds, including those of importance in the chemical industry. Three lecture hours. Prerequisite: One semester of general chemistry; corequisite: CHEM 2121.
CHEM 2621Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1.00)
Six-to-seven four-hour laboratory sessions and an equal number of one-hour laboratory lectures to accompany CHEM 2120. Corequisite: CHEM 2120.
CHEM 2720Forensic Science and Criminal Justice System (3.00)
One of the most important modern elements in the criminal justice system has been the contributions of the scientist. This course traces the development of the scientific method of identifying crime, evidence such as DNA, and the scientific expert witness. In addition to lectures, the class will work in groups or teams to carefully explore how a forensic scientist works in the modern criminal justice system. Prerequisite: AP Chemistry or a year of college chemistry
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
CHEM 2810Principles of Organic & Bioorganic Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continued exploration of organic reactions and structures initiated in CHEM 1820. Includes electrophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic addition, nucleophilic acyl substitution, organometallic compounds, carbohydrates, lipids, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: CHEM 1820. CHEM 2811, 2421, or 2321 may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 2810. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2811/2421/2321.
CHEM 2811Principles of Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Further development of the laboratory skills acquired in CHEM 1821, for the organic synthesis (including multistep synthesis) of compounds such as esters, amides, peptides, polymers, organometallics. Extensive hands-on experience using spectroscopic (NMR, IR, UV) and chromatographic methods for the characterization of organic compounds. One hour lab lecture and four hours laboratory meets weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1821. CHEM 2810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2811. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2811.
CHEM 2820Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics (Accelerated) (3.00)
Focuses on the macroscopic properties of chemical systems. Topics include states of matter, physical equilibria, chemical equilibria, thermodynamic relationships, kinetic theory, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 2810 and MATH 1220 or 1320; PHYS 2020, 2620, or 2415 may be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2820.
CHEM 2821Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00)
Four laboratory hours plus weekly lecture. Prerequisite/corequisite: CHEM 2820.
CHEM 3220Uranium and the American West (3.00)
The epic of atomic physics from the Curies to Fermis chain reaction; the Manhattan project and the tragedy of Robert Oppenheimer; nuclear weapons testing, power, and environmental consequences.  Cross listed with ETP 3220. One year of university-level Chemistry or Physics.
CHEM 3240Coding in Matlab/Mathematica with Applications (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses on an introduction to programming and data manipulation, with an emphasis on applications. Students have the choice of using Matlab or Mathematica as their programming language, with course instruction spanning both languages. Topics include loops, data structures, functions and functional programming, randomness, matrices, and string manipulation, plus applications selected from chemistry, statistics, or image processing. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus is recommended but not required.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
CHEM 3410Physical Chemistry - Quantum Theory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: chemical kinetics; introductory quantum theory; chemical bonding; spectroscopy and molecular structure; biochemical transport; and statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: CHEM 1420 or 1810; MATH 1220 or 1320; and PHYS 2020, 2620, or 2415. CHEM 3811 (if required for degree program) may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 3410. Discussion is optional.
CHEM 3420Physical Chemistry - Thermodynamics (3.00)
Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: properties of gases, liquids, and solids; thermodynamics; chemical and biochemical equilibrium; solutions; electrochemistry; and structure and stability of biological macromolecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 3410. CHEM 3821 (if required for degree program) may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 3420. Discussion is optional.
CHEM 3559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
CHEM 3610Physical Chemistry for Engineers (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: chemical kinetics; introductory quantum theory; chemical bonding; spectroscopy and molecular structure; biochemical transport; and statistical mechanics.
CHEM 3721Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (4.00)
This lecture/laboratory course covers basic analytical chemistry instrumentation including chromatography, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Lecture content will include theory and application of chemical instrumentation. The laboratory component will emphasize obtaining and interpreting quantitative data and designing experiments through project-based labs. 2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811
Course was offered Spring 2016
CHEM 3810Physical Chemistry I (3.00)
Introduces physical chemistry with numerous materials and biological applications: chemical kinetics; introductory quantum theory; chemical bonding; spectroscopy and molecular structure; transport; and statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: CHEM 1810, 2820 or permission of instructor, MATH 1220 or 1320, and PHYS 2010, 2020 or PHYS 2310, 2320
Course was offered Fall 2010
CHEM 3811Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Execution of laboratory experiments that illustrate important laws and demonstrate quantitative methods of measuring the chemical and physical properties of matter. One hour lab lecture and four hour lab meet weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811. CHEM 3410 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 3811. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3410, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3811.
CHEM 3820Physical Chemistry II (3.00)
Introduces physical chemistry with numerous material science biological applications: properties of gases, liquids, and solids; thermodynamics; chemical and biochemical equilibrium; solutions; electrochemistry; and structure and stability of macromolecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 3810, MATH 1220 or 1320, and PHYS 2010, 2020 or PHYS 2310, 2320
Course was offered Spring 2011
CHEM 3821Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (3.00)
Execution of laboratory experiments that illustrate important laws and demonstrate quantitative methods of measuring the chemical and physical properties of matter. One hour lab lecture and four hour laboratory meet weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 3811. CHEM 3420 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 3821. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3420, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3821.
CHEM 3910Introductory Research Seminar (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces research approaches and tools in chemistry including examples of formulation of approaches, literature searches, research methods, and reporting of results. Oral presentations by students, faculty, and visiting lecturers.
CHEM 3920Introductory Research Seminar (1.00)
Introduces research approaches and tools in chemistry including examples of formulation of approaches, literature searches, research methods, and reporting of results. Oral presentations by students, faculty, and visiting lecturers.
CHEM 3951Introduction to Research (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the methods of research in chemistry that include use of the research literature and instruction in basic experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Under the direct supervision of faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 3961Introduction to Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the methods of research in chemistry that include use of the research literature and instruction in basic experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Under the direct supervision of faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 4090Analytical Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of the utilization of modern analytical instrumentation for chemical analysis. Includes emission and mass spectrometry, ultraviolet, visible, and infrared absorption spectroscopy, atomic absorption, electrical methods of analysis, chromatography, neutron activation analysis, and X-ray methods. Prerequisite: CHEM 1420 or CHEM 1620 or CHEM 1810
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 4320Inorganic Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Unified treatment of the chemistry of the important classes of inorganic compounds and their reactions, with emphasis on underlying principles of molecular structure, symmetry, and bonding theory, including molecular orbital descriptions and reactivity. Prerequisite; CHEM 1420.
CHEM 4410Biological Chemistry I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Examines the means by which enzymes catalyze transformations of other molecules, emphasizing the chemical principles involved. Topics include a description of the key metabolic cycles and pathways, the enzymes that catalyze these reactions, and the ways in which these pathways are regulated. Prerequisite: CHEM 2420
CHEM 4411Biological Chemistry Laboratory I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introducing the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Prerequisites: CHEM 2420
CHEM 4420Biological Chemistry II (3.00)
Covers three main areas: structure and function of biological membranes; complex biochemical systems and processes, including photosynthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, vision, neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, muscle contraction, and microtubules; and molecular biology, including DNA and RNA metabolism, protein synthesis, regulation of gene expression, and recombinant DNA methodology. Prerequisite: CHEM 4410
CHEM 4421Biological Chemistry Laboratory II (4.00)
Analyzes the physical methods used in studying macromolecules. Experiments include spectroscopic, hydrodynamic, and kinetic methods. Topics include enzyme kinetics and the statistical analysis of data. Prerequisite: CHEM 4411.
CHEM 4430From Lab Bench to Your Medicine Cabinet (3.00)
This course will focus on methods of drug discovery. The class will include reading primary literature and discussions about topics ranging from natural products to gene therapy. Students will prepare a paper and presentation on the mechanism of action, timeline of discovery, importance of pharmacokinetics, and the role of basic research in the discovery for a select group of therapeutics Prerequisites: Biological Chemistry I and two semesters of Organic Chemistry
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2011
CHEM 4559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 4951Supervised and Original Research in Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Original research involving experimental or theoretical chemistry carried out under the direct supervision of faculty. A minimum of nine hours per week, including conferences with research supervisor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 4961Supervised and Original Research in Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Original research involving experimental or theoretical chemistry carried out under the direct supervision of faculty. A minimum of nine hours per week, including conferences with research supervisor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 5110Organic Chemistry III: Structure, Reactivity, and Mechanism (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Systematic review and extension of the facts and theories of organic chemistry; includes the mechanism of reactions, structure, and stereochemistry. Prerequisite: One year of organic chemistry. In addition, one year of physical chemistry is recommended.
CHEM 5120Organic Chemistry IV: Survey of Synthetic Methods- Selectivity, Scope, and Limitations (3.00)
A comprehensive survey of synthetic organic reactions and their application to the design and execution of syntheses of relatively complex organic substances.
CHEM 5180Instrumental Theory and Techniques in Organic Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the theory and application of instrumental techniques in solving organic structural problems. Topics include ultraviolet and infrared absorption spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, rotatory dispersion, and circular dichroism.
CHEM 5210Advanced Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies introductory quantum mechanics. Topics include the application of group theory to molecular orbital theory; and rotational, vibrational and electronic spectra. Prerequisite: CHEM 3410, 3420.
CHEM 5220Advanced Physical Chemistry II: Statistical Mechanics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the laws of thermodynamics and extra-thermodynamic principles; statistical mechanics; theory of reaction rates, and the interpretation of experimental kinetic data. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 5224Reaction Kinetics and Dynamics (3.00)
Introduces the practice and theory of modern chemical kinetics, emphasizing reactions occurring in gases, liquids, and on catalytic surfaces. Develops basic principles of chemical kinetics and describes current experimental and analytic techniques. Discusses the microscopic reaction dynamics underlying the macroscopic kinetics in terms of reactive potential energy surfaces. Develops statistical theories of reactions that simplify the description of the overall reaction dynamics. Includes the transition state theory, Rice-Ramsperger-Kassel-Marcus (RRKM) theory for unimolecular reactions, Kramers theory, Marcus electron transfer theory, and information theory. Presents current topics from the literature and illustrates applications of basic principles through problem-solving exercises. Prerequisite: CHEM 5210, 5220, or instructor permission.
CHEM 5250Molecular Spectroscopy (3.00)
Includes basic theoretical principles of modern molecular spectroscopy, including microwave, infrared, Raman, visible, and ultraviolet spectroscopy. Gas-phase systems will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CHEM 5210 or Instructor Permission
CHEM 5260Introduction to Astrochemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This interdisciplinary course will introduce advanced undergraduates and graduates to molecules and their chemistry in different sources throughout the universe. Topics include gas-phase and grain-surface reactions, astronomical spectroscopy, laboratory experiments, and astrochemical modeling.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013
CHEM 5310Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I: Reaction Mechanisms (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the electronic structure of atoms and simple molecules, including basic concepts and applications of symmetry and group theory. The chemistry of the main group elements is described using energetics, structure, and reaction pathways to provide a theoretical background. Emphasizes applying these concepts to predicting the stability and developing synthetic routes to individual compounds or classes. Prerequisite: CHEM 4320 or instructor permission.
CHEM 5320Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II: Organometallics and Synthesis (3.00)
Introduces the electronic structure of compounds of the transition metals using ligan field theory and molecular orbital theory. Describes the chemistry of coordination and organometallic compounds, emphasizing structure, reactivity, and synthesis. Examines applications to transformations in organic chemistry and to catalysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 4320 or instructor permission.
CHEM 5330Structural Inorganic Chemistry: Characterization and Spectroscopy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers mathematical language which describes symmetry and focuses on its application to inorganic chemistry, determination of point groups, use of character tables, and construction of MO theory diagrams. This will be followed by application of these concepts to spectroscopic methods, e.g. Absorption, IR, Raman, NMR, magnetism, and EPR, etc. The material is intended to cover the theory and interpretation of standard spectroscopic techniques.
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 5340Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers an introduction to nanomaterials and to physical methods for nanomaterials characterization; synthesis, surface modification and assembly nanomaterials; and magnetic, optical and catalytic properties of nanomaterials. The course also highlights the importance of the design of nanomaterials for modern energy, environmental and biomedical applications.
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 5380Determination of Molecular Structure by Diffraction Methods (3.00)
This one-semester undergraduate/graduate course will focus on the modern applications of X-ray diffraction techniques in crystal and molecular structure determination. The class will also include powder diffraction and its application in X-ray structure analysis.
CHEM 5410Advanced Biological Chemistry I: Molecular Assembly and Information Flow (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Examines the means by which enzymes catalyze transformations of other molecules, emphasizing the chemical principles involved, and describes key metabolic cycles and pathways, the enzymes that catalyze these reactions, and the ways in which these pathways are regulated. Three class hours (Y) Prerequisites: One year of biochemistry; one year of organic chemistry; one semester of thermodyanmics.
CHEM 5420Advanced Biological Chemistry II: Macromolecular Structure and Function (3.00)
Covers three main areas: (1) the structure and function of biological membranes, (2) complex biochemical systems and processes, including photosynthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, vision, neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, muscle contraction and microtubules, and (3) molecular biology, including DNA metabolism, protein synthesis, regulation of gene expression and recombinant DNA methodology. Three class hours,. (Y) Prerequistes: CHEM 7430 or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
CHEM 5430Nanoscale Imaging of Complex Systems in Chemistry and Biology (3.00)
Topics include principles of image formation; methods for sample preparation and chemical labeling; photophysics of fluorescent proteins and organic dyes; and computational image analysis and data processing. Recommended prerequisites: Calculus II or higher, Introduction to Biology. Required prerequisites: CHEM 1420, 1620 or 1810.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2010
CHEM 5510Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry (Drug Discovery) (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Selected topics in advanced organic chemistry developed to the depth required for modern research. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
CHEM 5520Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry (3.00)
Selected topics in advanced physical chemistry developed to the depth required for modern research. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 5530Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (3.00)
Advanced treatment of topics of current research interest in inorganic chemistry.
CHEM 5559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 5560Selected Topics in Biological Chemistry (3.00)
Selected topics in advanced biochemistry developed to the depth required for modern research Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
CHEM 5570Selected Topics - Analytical Chemistry (Luminescence) (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies recent developments in instrumentation and their significance to physical-analytical problems. Includes the theory and application of specialized techniques in analytical chemistry.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
CHEM 5720Methods in Bioanalytical Chemistry (3.00)
An introduction to classic & modern approaches of chemical analysis of biological systems. Detection of analytes ranging from small molecules & proteins, to cells, to structured materials. Focus on immunoassays: ELISA, bead-based assays, & surface plasmon resonance for analytes in solution; ELISpot for cell secretions; flow cytometry for cells and beads; & immunostaining for biomaterials and tissue samples.
Course was offered Fall 2010
CHEM 5730Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced level survey of instrumental methods of analysis, theory and application of spectrochemical, electrochemical techniques; separations, surfaces, special topics, and recent developments from the literature.
CHEM 5731Computer Interfacing and Applications to Chemistry (3.00)
Study will focus on eliminating the black box effect of computers so that students can truly understand what is going on in instruments plus providing practical skill in interfacing instruments and processing data using Labview programming language and interfacing through National Instrument interfaces and Vernier sensors. Prerequisite: CHEM 1420, 1620, or CHEM 1810
Course was offered Spring 2016
CHEM 5740Analytical Chemistry: Separations (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Theory and practice of separation science are introduced. Topics include theoretical aspects of separations, including equilibrium theory, flow, diffusion, and solution theory. Major analytical separation techniques covered include liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and capillary electrophoresis. Prerequisite: CHEM 5710 or Permission of Instructor
CHEM 5750Analytical Chemistry Spectroscopy (3.00)
Theory and practice of separation science are introduced. Topics include theoretical aspects of separations, including equilibrium theory, flow, diffusion, and solution theory. Major analytical separation techniques covered include liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and capillary electrophoresis. Prerequisite: CHEM 5710 or Permission of Instructor
Course was offered Fall 2011
CHEM 7010Research Seminar I: Introduction to Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Entering graduate students attend departmental seminars and colloquia. These lectures expose the student to a wide range of the latest theoretical and experimental topics in chemistry. Chemistry 7010, 7020, and 7030 provide graduate students with an introduction to the theory and practice of scientific research and professional development. Issues of safety in the laboratory, literature searching, ethical conduct in research, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, federal funding agencies, job opportunities in academe, industry, and national laboratories, curriculum vitae/résumé writing, website creation, and effective written and oral communication skills are discussed. Students are required to attend departmental seminars and colloquia in order to learn about a broad range of current experimental and theoretical topics in chemistry. Each student will prepare at least one oral and one written presentation for the class. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 7011Teaching Science in Higher Education (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This STEM teaching course will help graduate TAs integrate learning theory and effective student engagement practices into their teaching. GTAs will participate in guided discussions to relate recommendations from the education literature to their classroom experiences. Assignments will include learning activities, such as teaching observations & reflections, and designing interventions to assist students with difficult topics/skills.
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 7020Research Seminar II: Research, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Ethics (3.00)
Entering graduate students attend departmental seminars and colloquia. These lectures expose the student to a wide range of the latest theoretical and experimental topics in chemistry. Chemistry 7010, 7020, and 7030 provide graduate students with an introduction to the theory and practice of scientific research and professional development. Issues of safety in the laboratory, literature searching, ethical conduct in research, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, federal funding agencies, job opportunities in academe, industry, and national laboratories, curriculum vitae/résumé writing, website creation, and effective written and oral communication skills are discussed. Students are required to attend departmental seminars and colloquia in order to learn about a broad range of current experimental and theoretical topics in chemistry. Each student will prepare at least one oral and one written presentation for the class. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 7021Communicating Research to Diverse Audiences (1.00)
Designed to help graduate students learn to communicate their research to non-technical audiences such as the public, the media, and policymakers. Class topics will be a balance of teamwork to introduce concepts followed by individual assignments to apply the concepts to their own research. Theoretical principles and readings will be introduced when appropriate.
CHEM 7030Research Seminar III: Preparation for Ph.D. Candidacy Exam (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Entering graduate students attend departmental seminars and colloquia. These lectures expose the student to a wide range of the latest theoretical and experimental topics in chemistry. Chemistry 7010, 7020, and 7030 provide graduate students with an introduction to the theory and practice of scientific research and professional development . Issues of savety in the laboratory, literature searching, ethical conduct in research, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, federal funding agencies, job opportunities in academe, industry, and national laboratories, curriculum vitae/resume writing, website creation, and effective written and oral communication skills are discussed. Students are required to attend departmental seminars and colloquia in order to learn about a broad range of current experimental and theoretical topics in chemistry. Each student will prepare at least one oral and one written presentation for the class.
CHEM 7031The Art of Scientific Writing (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Skill in scientific writing is as essential for scientists as learning the experimental techniques and analysis methods of their field. Mastery of the skills for expository writing is essential to write an effective scientific document and the genres of scientific communication. Three writing assignments - a draft of each, which will be extensively marked up, & then a final version which will be subjected to a peer review & expert review.
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 7110Teaching Science in Higher Education (1.00)
This STEM teaching course will help graduate TAs integrate learning theory and effective student engagement practices into their teaching. GTAs will participate in guided discussions to relate recommendations from the education literature to their classroom experiences. Assignments will include learning activities, such as teaching observations & reflections, and designing interventions to assist students with difficult topics/skills.
CHEM 7120Communicating Research to Diverse Audiences (1.00)
Designed to help graduate students learn to communicate their research to non-technical audiences such as the public, the media, and policymakers. Class topics will be a balance of teamwork to introduce concepts followed by individual assignments to apply the concepts to their own research. Theoretical principles and readings will be introduced when appropriate.
Course was offered Spring 2010
CHEM 7121Communicating Research to Diverse Audiences (1.00)
Designed to help graduate students learn to communicate their research to non-technical audiences such as the public, the media, and policymakers. Class topics will be a balance of teamwork to introduce concepts followed by individual assignments to apply the concepts to their own research. Theoretical principles and readings will be introduced when appropriate.
CHEM 7130The Art of Scientific Writing (1.00)
Skill in scientific writing is as essential for scientists as learning the experimental techniques and analysis methods of their field. Mastery of the skills for expository writing is essential to write an effective scientific document and the genres of scientific communication. Three writing assignments - a draft of each, which will be extensively marked up, & then a final version which will be subjected to a peer review & expert review.
CHEM 7131The Art of Scientific Writing (1.00)
Skill in scientific writing is as essential for scientists as learning the experimental techniques and analysis methods of their field. Mastery of the skills for expository writing is essential to write an effective scientific document and the genres of scientific communication. Three writing assignments - a draft of each, which will be extensively marked up, & then a final version which will be subjected to a peer review & expert review.
CHEM 7559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 8559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
Course was offered Fall 2010
CHEM 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For masters research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
CHEM 8999Masters Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students pursuing a masters degree and conducting research.
CHEM 9080Research in Infrared Spectroscopy (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Infrared Spectroscopy
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
CHEM 9110Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis
CHEM 9120Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 9130Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students will conduct research in synthetic organic chemistry using appropriate techniques, instruments, and equipment.
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 9150Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence
CHEM 9160Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Students will conduct research in synthetic organic chemistry using appropriate techniques, instruments, and equipment.
CHEM 9170Research in Theoretical Astrochemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Theoretical Astrochemistry
CHEM 9180Research in Chemistry in Interstellar and Star-Forming Regions (1.00 - 12.00)
Students will conduct research in theoretical chemistry using appropriate techniques, instruments, and equipment.
CHEM 9210Research in High Resolution Molecular Spectroscopy (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in High Resolution Molecular Spectroscopy
CHEM 9220Research in Computational Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Computational Chemistry
CHEM 9230Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases
CHEM 9240Research in Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics
CHEM 9250Research in Theoretical Astrochemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Theoretical Astrochemistry
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
CHEM 9260Research in Chemistry in Interstellar and Star-Forming Regions (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Chemistry in Interstellar and Star-Forming Regions
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
CHEM 9270Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
CHEM 9290Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
CHEM 9310Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions
CHEM 9320Research in Synthetic and Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Synthetic and Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry
CHEM 9330Research in Redox-Driven Inorganic Mechanisms (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Redox-Driven Inorganic Mechanisms.
CHEM 9340Research in Synthesis and Functionalization of Nanostructured Materials (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Synthesis and Functionalization of Nanostructured Materials.
CHEM 9350Research in Materials Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Materials Chemistry
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
CHEM 9360Research in Medicinal Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Medicinal Chemistry
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
CHEM 9370Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 9410Research in Membrane Biochemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Membrane Biochemistry
CHEM 9420Research in Chemical and Structural Biology (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Chemical and Structural Biology
CHEM 9430Research in Chemical Biology (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Chemical Biology
CHEM 9440Research in Biological and Biophysical Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students will conduct research in biological and biophysical chemistry using appropriate techniques, instruments, and equipment.
CHEM 9450Research in Spectroscopy and Biophysics of Membrane Proteins (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Spectroscopy and Biophysics of Membrane Proteins
CHEM 9460Research in Structural Biology (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Structural Biology
CHEM 9559New course in chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 9610Research in Medicinal Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Organic & Polymer Chemistry
CHEM 9630Research in Bioanalytical Studies (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Bioanalytical Studies
CHEM 9650Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases
CHEM 9680Research: Biomolecular NMR (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Biomolecular NMR
CHEM 9690Research: Chemistry of Medicine (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Chemistry of Medicine
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
CHEM 9710Research in Mass Spectrometry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Mass Spectrometry
CHEM 9720Research in Microfluidic and Chemical Analysis of Biological Systems (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research: Microfluidic and Chemical Analysis of Biological Systems
CHEM 9730Research in Bioanalytical Studies (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Bioanalytical Studies
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
CHEM 9740Research in Single-Molecule Imaging (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Single-Molecule Imaging
CHEM 9750Research in Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems
CHEM 9790Research: Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics (1.00 - 12.00)
Research
CHEM 9810Research in Membrane Biophysical Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research focuses on the structure and function of membrane proteins using techniques such as nuclear magnetic and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, small angle x-ray scattering, x-ray crystallography and many biochemical methods.
CHEM 9820Research: Spectroscopy and Biophysics of Membrane Proteins (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Spectroscopy and Biophysics of Membrane Proteins
CHEM 9840Research: Nanoscience on Surfaces (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Nanoscience on Surfaces
CHEM 9850Research:Synthetic & Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Synthetic and Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry using appropriate instruments and techniques.
CHEM 9880Research:Structural Biology (1.00 - 12.00)
Research:Structural Biology
CHEM 9890Organometallic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
RA graduate level research course focused on mechanisms of organometallic and inorganic reactions. The course will cover concepts of bonding and structure of transition metal complexes with emphasis on the interaction of transition metal fragments with organic ligands, experimental methods of mechanistic study including kinetics, dynamic NMR spectroscopy, linear free energy relationships and kinetic isotope effects, and an overview of inorganic.
CHEM 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation advisor has been selected.
CHEM 9999Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation advisor has been selected.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Classics (Unofficial, Lous List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lous List)
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Classics
CLAS 1559New Course in Classics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of classics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 2010Greek Civilization (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies Greek history, literature, and art. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 2020Roman Civilization (3.00)
Studies Roman history, literature, and art. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 2040Greek Mythology (3.00)
Introduces major themes of Greek mythological thought; surveys myths about the olympic pantheon and the legends of the heroes. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 2100Classical Myth and its Influence (3.00)
Studies the influence and prominence of Classical myth in literature and other arts in antiquity and through time.
CLAS 2559New Course in Classics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of classics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
CLAS 3040Women and Gender in Ancient Greece and Rome (3.00)
This course focuses on womens roles and lives in Ancient Greece and Rome. Students are introduced to the primary material (textual and material) on women in antiquity and to current debates about it. Subjects addressed will include sexual stereotypes and ideals, power-relations of gender, familial roles, social and economic status, social and political history, visual art, medical theory, and religion. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 3100Age of Odysseus (3.00)
Studies the literature, culture, history, art, and religion of the times of the Homeric epics (Bronze Age to circa 700 b.c.). Readings include Homers Iliad and Odyssey, The Homeric Hymns, and Hesiods Theogony and Works and Days. Some emphasis on the archaeology of Mycenaean sites. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2011
CLAS 3110Age of Pericles (3.00)
Studies the literature, art, architecture, history, and politics of the Periclean Age of Athens, with special emphasis on Pericles (circa 495-429 b.c.) and his accomplishments. Readings from Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Thucydides, and Plutarch. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 3120Age of Alexander (3.00)
Studies the times, person, accomplishments of Alexander the Great (356-323 b.c.), the literature, art, and architecture of the period, and the influence of Alexander on the development of Greek and Western culture. Readings from Plutarch, Arrian, Demosthenes, and poets and philosophers of the early Hellenistic period. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2009
CLAS 3130Age of Augustus (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the times, person, and accomplishments of the Roman Emperor Augustus (63 b.c.-14 a.d.), with special emphasis on the literature, art, architecture, and political developments of the period. Readings from Tacitus, Suetonius, and the poetry of Vergil, Horace, and Ovid. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
CLAS 3140Age of Augustine (3.00)
Studies cultural developments in the fourth and fifth centuries, centering on St. Augustine and the literature of the period. Readings from such works as Augustines Confessions and City of God, Jeromes letters, Cassians Conversations, Sulpicius Severus biography of St. Martin, and the poetry of Claudian and Prudentius. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 3150Ancient Epic and Popular Culture (3.00)
Reading of ancient epics (Homers "Illiad". Apollonius of Rhodes "Argonautica" and Vergils "Aeneid") in light of modern counterparts in various media, including Alan Moores graphic novel "Watchmen" and the rebotted "Battlestar Galactica".
Course was offered Fall 2014
CLAS 3210Tragedy and Comedy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes readings in the tragic poets Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Seneca; and the comic poets Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, and Terence, together with ancient and modern discussions. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2011
CLAS 3250Ancient Greek Religion (3.00)
An introduction to the religious beliefs, practices, and life of ancient Greeks of the classical period as they are found in literature, history, architecture, and art. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2010
CLAS 3300Introduction to Indo-european Linguistics (3.00)
Languages as superficially different as English, Greek, Latin, and Sanskrit in fact all developed from a single "proto-language," called Proto-Indo-European. This course will explore the following questions: What was this proto-language like? How do we know what it was like? By what processes did it develop into the various daughter languages? How can we trace words as diverse as wit, idea, video, and Veda back to a common source?
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2012
CLAS 3350Language and Literature of the Early Celts (3.00)
This introduction to the Celtic inhabitants of Gaul and Britain unites two approaches, one literary, one linguistic. First, we will compare descriptions of the Celts found in Greek and Latin authors with readings of Celtic literature in translation, notably Irelands great prose epic, the Táin Bó Cúailnge. Second, we will explore how the Celtic languages work, focusing on the basics of Old Irish as well as touching on Middle Welsh and Gaulish.
Course was offered Fall 2014
CLAS 3400The City of Rome in Antiquity (3.00)
This lecture course traces the urban development of Rome from the earliest settlements in the late Bronze Age (ca. 1,000 BCE) to the depopulation of the city in the sixth century CE.
CLAS 3559New Course in Classics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of classics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 3600Medieval Manuscripts at UVA (3.00)
An introduction to the study of medieval manuscripts through the holdings of the University of Virginia. Manuscripts will be studied from a variety of perspectives: the cultural context that produced them, their physical and visual form, and the history of their reception, from their creation to their current home in the Small Special Collections Library.
Course was offered January 2015
CLAS 4993Independent Study (3.00)
Independent Study in Classics.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015
CLAS 5250Ancient Greek Religion (3.00)
An introduction to the religious beliefs, practices, and life of ancient Greeks of the classical period as they are found in literature, history, architecture, and art. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2010
CLAS 5300Introduction to Indo-European Linguistics (3.00)
Languages as superficially different as English, Greek, Latin, and Sanskrit in fact all developed from a single "proto-language," called Proto-Indo-European. This course will explore the following questions: What was this proto-language like? How do we know what it was like? By what processes did it develop into the various daughter languages? How can we trace words as diverse as wit, idea, video, and Veda back to a common source?
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2012
CLAS 5559New Course in Classics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of classics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
CLAS 6559New Course in Classics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of classics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2011
Greek
GREE 1010Elementary Greek (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Attic Greek: beginning grammar, composition, and selected readings. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 1020Elementary Greek (4.00)
Attic Greek: beginning grammar, composition, and selected readings. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 2010Intermediate Greek I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Xenophon and Plato. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 1010-1020.
GREE 2020Intermediate Greek II (3.00)
Herodotus and Euripides. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 2010.
GREE 2230The New Testament I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces New Testament Greek; selections from the Gospels. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 1010, 1020.
GREE 2240The New Testament II (3.00)
Selections from the Epistles. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.vvirginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 1010-1020 or equivalent.
GREE 3010Advanced Reading in Greek (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading of a tragedy and a related prose work. Weekly exercises in writing Greek. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 2020.
GREE 3020Advanced Reading in Greek (3.00)
Readings in Greek from Homers Iliad. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 3010 or 3030.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013
GREE 3030Advanced Reading in Greek (3.00)
Reading of a comedy and a related prose work. Weekly exercises in writing Greek. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 2020.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2009
GREE 3040Advanced Reading in Greek (3.00)
Readings in Greek from Homers Odyssey. Offered in alternate years. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 3010 or 3030.
GREE 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Greek. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 4998Greek Distinguished Majors Thesis Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research under direction of a faculty member leading to writing of a Distinguished Majors thesis or comparable project
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
GREE 4999Greek Distinguished Majors Thesis Writing (3.00)
Writing of Distinguished Majors thesis or comparable project. Prerequisite: GREE 4998
Course was offered Spring 2016
GREE 5020Survey of Later Greek Literature (3.00)
Lectures with readings from the end of the fifth century to the Second Sophistic. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2014
GREE 5040Later Greek Prose (3.00)
Selections from Greek authors, illustrating the development of prose style from the third century, b.c., to the second century, a.d. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 5050Comparative Greek and Latin Grammar (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 5060The History of the Greek and Latin Languages (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 5070Greek Orators (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of the texts of the ancient Greek orators (in ancient Greek). Prerequisite: Advanced knowledge of ancient Greek.
Course was offered Fall 2016
GREE 5080Greek Epigraphy (3.00)
Studies the inscriptions of the ancient Greeks. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 5090Prose Composition (3.00)
Translation from English into Greek. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2012
GREE 5100Homer (3.00)
Readings from Homeric epics, with study of various Homeric problems. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2011
GREE 5120Greek Lyric Poetry (3.00)
Surveys Greek lyric forms from earliest times. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2011
GREE 5130Pindar (3.00)
Readings in the Poetry of Pindar
Course was offered Fall 2014
GREE 5140Aeschylus (3.00)
Close reading of two plays of Aeschylus with particular attention to problems of the constitution of the text.
Course was offered Spring 2015
GREE 5150Sophocles (3.00)
Selected plays of Sophocles with studies of their dramatic techniques. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2013
GREE 5160Herodotus (3.00)
Readings in the Histories. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2013
GREE 5170Euripides (3.00)
Reading of selected plays, with study of the poetic and dramatic technique. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2012
GREE 5180Thucydides (3.00)
Selections from the History of the Peloponnesian War, emphasizing the development of Greek historical prose style and the historical monograph. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2012
GREE 5210Plato (3.00)
Readings from selected dialogues of Plato; studies Platos philosophy and literary style. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2009
GREE 5220Aristotle (3.00)
Reading and discussion of the Nicomachean Ethics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 5559New Course in Greek (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in Greek. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 5993Independent Study (1.00 - 4.00)
Independent Study in Greek. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 7559New Course: GREE (3.00)
New course in Greek. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2013
GREE 8100Greek Religion (3.00)
Seminar on select topics in Greek Religion. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2011
GREE 8130Greek Literary Criticism (3.00)
Readings from Aristotles Rhetoric and Poetics and Longinus. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For masters thesis, taken before a thesis director has been selected. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For masters thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Latin
LATI 1010Elementary Latin I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Beginning grammar, prose composition, and simple Latin readings. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 1016Intensive Introductory Latin (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 1020Elementary Latin II (4.00)
Beginning grammar, prose composition, and simple Latin readings. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 1026Intensive Introductory Latin (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisites: Lati 1016 or equivalent.
LATI 1030Fundamentals of Latin (Intensive) (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers the material of 1010,1020 in one semester. Intended principally as a review for those who know some Latin. May be taken as a rapid introduction to Latin. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: Two or more years of high school Latin and appropriate CEEB score, or permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
LATI 116Intensive Introductory Latin (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for LATI 1016. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 126Intensive Introductory Latin (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for LATI 1026. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 2010Intermediate Latin I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory readings from Caesar and Ovid. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: LATI 1020, 1030, or appropriate CEEB score.
LATI 2016Intensive Intermediate Latin (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level reading and writing, and continues with further development of these skills, Part of the Summer Language Institute. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisites: Lati 1016 &1026 or equivalent.
LATI 2020Intermediate Latin II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory readings from Cicero and Catullus. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: LATI 2010.
LATI 2026Intensive Intermediate Latin (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level e reading and writing, and continues with further development of these skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisites: Lati 1016, 1026 and 2016 or equivalent.
LATI 216Intensive Intermediate Latin (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for LATI 2016. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 226Intensive Intermediate Latin (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for LATI 2026. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 3010Plautus (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading of two plays of Plautus with attention to style and dramaturgy. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
LATI 3020Catullus (3.00)
Selections from Carmina. Note: The prerequisite for LATI 3030 through LATI 3110 is LATI 2020, four years of high school Latin, or appropriate SAT score. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2010
LATI 3030Cicero (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Selections from Ciceros speeches, philosophical works, and letters. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 3040Prose Composition (3.00)
Graded exercises in translation from English into Latin, with some attention to the reverse process. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 3050The Satirical Writing of Petronius and Seneca (3.00)
Petronius' Cena Trimalchionis, and Seneca's Apocolocyntosis. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2010
LATI 3070Livy (3.00)
Selections from Livy's History. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2010
LATI 3080Horace (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Selections from Horace's Satires, Epodes, Odes, and Epistles. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 3090Introduction to Mediaeval Latin (3.00)
Selections of Mediaeval Latin prose and verse. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 3100Vergil (3.00)
Selections from Vergil's Aeneid. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2012, Fall 2009
LATI 3110Ovid (3.00)
Selections from either the narrative poems (Metamorphoses, Fasti) or from the amatory poems. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
LATI 3120Pliny's Letters (3.00)
In this course we read the selection of letters of the younger Pliny that are found in the edition by Sherwin-White. Pliny is one of the clearest and most stylish writers of Latin prose. We concentrate on translating the letters and putting them into their social and literary context.
Course was offered Fall 2011
LATI 3130Roman Satire (3.00)
This class will explore the Romans' "own genre: satire. After an overview of the development of satire and its early practitioners, we will read and translate selected satires of Horace and Juvenal. While reading these often funny and at the same time biting poems, we will learn a great deal about society and manners, life and death, rich men and poor slobs, and high & low life characters in the Augustan & early imperial periods of Rome.
Course was offered Fall 2011
LATI 3150Sallust (3.00)
This course will focus on one or more works by the Roman historian Sallust, read in the original Latin. Additional reading in English.
Course was offered Fall 2012
LATI 3160Lucretius (3.00)
In this course, we'll read a variety of selections from Lucretius poem about the nature of the universe, including topics as wide-ranging as the body, sex, death, atomic theory, the origins of language and civilization, and why we need philosophy.
Course was offered Spring 2016
LATI 3559New Course in Latin (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Latin. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 4010Catullus (3.00)
Translation and interpretation of the poems of Catullus.
Course was offered Spring 2016
LATI 4559New Course in Latin (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of Latin. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Latin. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 4998Latin Distinguished Majors Thesis Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research under direction of a faculty member leading to writing of a Distinguished Majors thesis or comparable project
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
LATI 4999Latin Distinguished Majors Thesis Writing (3.00)
Writing of Distinguished Majors thesis or comparable project. Prerequisites: LATI 4998
Course was offered Spring 2016
LATI 5020History of Latin Literature of the Empire (3.00)
Lectures with readings from Vergil through Juvenal. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2012
LATI 5030History of Medieval Latin Literature (3.00)
Studies of medieval Latin literature from Boethius to Dante. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 5040Prose Composition (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 5050Latin Paleography. (3.00)
Studies scripts and book production from antiquity to the Renaissance. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2014
LATI 5060Roman Comedy (3.00)
Studies selected plays of Plautus and Terence. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: advanced knowledge of Latin
Course was offered Spring 2015
LATI 5070Latin Elegy (3.00)
Studies selections from Tibullus, Propertius, and Ovid. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 5110Catullus (3.00)
Studies the surviving poems of Catullus, with particular attention to questions of genre, structure, and literary history. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013
LATI 5120Julius Caesar (3.00)
Readings in and discussion of Julius Caesar's Commentarities on the Gallic Wars and the Civil War, as well as the "Continuators", who wrote accounts of the latter after Caesar's death.
Course was offered Fall 2014
LATI 5140Cicero's Rhetorical Works (3.00)
Readings from the orations and from the rhetorical treatises. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2012
LATI 5160Vergil's Aeneid (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2011
LATI 5210Ovid's Love Poetry (3.00)
Studies readings from the Amores, Heroides, Ars Amatoria, and Remedia Amoris. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2009
LATI 5220Tacitus (3.00)
Selections from Tacitus. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2014
LATI 5300Latin Survey (3.00)
This course will consist of a selective survey of Latin Literature
Course was offered Fall 2014
LATI 5559New Course in Latin (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of Latin. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 5993Independent Study (3.00)
Independent Study in Latin. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 7030The Teaching of Latin (3.00)
This course will deal with the teaching of Latin at all levels. Issues of curriculum, textbooks, and methodology will be addressed along with practical matters of day-to-day classroom realities.
Course was offered Summer 2015, Summer 2013, Summer 2011
LATI 7070Fragmentary Roman Historians (3.00)
This class reads the many fragments of Roman Republican historians and learns how to analyze them from three perspectives: linguistic (including textual problems); literary; and historical. Why did early Romans, many of them active statesmen and generals, write history? What themes are perceptible in their surviving fragments? What was the historical context of the author, and what was the historical contribution of his work?
Course was offered Fall 2011
LATI 7500Reading Latin Literature (3.00)
A study of the readings in the revised Advanced Placement Examination
Course was offered Summer 2011
LATI 7559New Course in Latin (3.00)
New course in the subject of Latin. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2012
LATI 8010Seminar on Select Topics in Latin Literature (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Drama (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Dance
DANC 1400The Art of Dance (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is an introduction to dance as an art form and examines the different roles of primarily Western forms of dance from the end of the 19th century to present. Students will investigate how concert dance shapes and is shaped by Western culture. Through practical dance experiences students will deepen their understanding of the creative process and their appreciation of dance as a medium for social commentary and artistic expression.
DANC 2210Ballet I (1.00)
In this studio course, students will learn Ballet terminology, placement and dynamic alignment through an anatomical approach to Ballet technique. Students will work at barre and center while increasing strength, flexibility and body awareness.
DANC 2220Modern/Contemporary I (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This studio course explores various styles of modern and contemporary dance. Students will work on dynamic alignment and movement retention as they increase their body awareness, range of motion, strength, flexibility, and expressivity. Styles explored include but are not limited to Horton, Graham, Contact Improvisation and Release Techniques.
DANC 2230Jazz Dance I (1.00)
This studio course explores various styles of jazz dance. Combinations will focus on isolation, coordination, juxtaposition and musicality. Styles include but are not limited to contemporary, Broadway/musical theatre and lyrical.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2010
DANC 2300Dance Improvisation (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Allows students to explore the creative practice of dance improvisation for beginning to intermediate students. Through improvisational methods and structures students will develop their skills as improvisers and begin to appreciate its role in composition (choreography) as well as a form of performance.
DANC 2430Production Laboratory: Dance (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides students with firsthand experience in the creative practice of choreography and performance while providing exposure to basic production skills. In addition to gaining insight into choreography and performance as modes of critical inquiry, students will also be involved in various aspects of the production and will gain an appreciation of the skills that are required to produce a dance concert.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
DANC 2559New Course in Dance (1.00 - 3.00)
This class provides the opportunity to offer new courses in the subject of Dance at the 2000 level.
Course was offered Summer 2010
DANC 3210Ballet II (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Exploration of Ballet technique for intermediate to advanced students. Students will deepen their knowledge through continued study of terminology, placement and dynamic alignment while expanding upon their ability to make qualitative choices and enhancing their artistry.
DANC 3220Modern/Contemporary II (1.00)
This studio course explores various styles of modern and contemporary dance through a movement class for intermediate to advanced students. Students will deepen their knowledge and understanding of modern and contemporary dance as a practice. Students will continue to increase their range of motion, strength, flexibility and body awareness as they begin to expand upon their embodiment, self-awareness, expressivity and artistry.
DANC 3230Jazz Dance II (1.00)
This studio course explores various styles of jazz dance for intermediate to advanced students. Students will continue to deepen their appreciation of jazz dance forms as they increase movement articulation and specificity. Combinations will focus on isolation, coordination, juxtaposition and musicality while also challenging the students to enhance their expressivity and qualitative choices.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2009
DANC 3300Dance Composition (2.00)
Explores the creative process through the investigation of various approaches to composition. Through in-class movement explorations and collaborative exercises, students will practice the art of making dances in order to heighten their understanding and appreciation of the creative process. Through showings and feedback sessions, students will hone their abilities to make dances and analyze and discuss the art of choreography.
DANC 3400Dance and Culture (3.00)
This course aims to deepen students' understanding of dance as a field of artistic and intellectual study. Students will be challenged to examine human movement as a historically situated cultural expression and to explore the relation between dance and various socio-cultural developments. The course will highlight the connection of dance and critical theory, focusing on notions of identity, subjectivity and embodiment.
DANC 3559New Course in Dance (1.00 - 3.00)
This class provides the opportunity to offer new courses in the subject of Dance at the 3000 level.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2014
DANC 3590Special Topics in Dance (1.00 - 3.00)
In-depth investigation of a specific area in the field of dance; topic or content may vary according to instructor. May be repeated for credit with different content areas. Possible topics include: advanced study of Bartenieff Fundamentals or Laban Movement Analysis, dance and community exchange, urban or world dance forms, dance and music collaboration, dance and technology, etc.
Course was offered Spring 2016
DANC 3610Contact Improvisation (1.00)
This course serves as an introduction to the principles and skills involved in the practice of Contact Improvisation. Students will explore and learn improvisational strategies for moving individually, in duets, and groups. With attention focused on responsiveness in the moment, students learn to think quickly and creatively and are encouraged to investigate the territory between familiarity and risk.
DANC 3620Dance Repertory (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed for students to have the opportunity to learn repertory, experience multiple methods of choreography and gain deeper insight into the practice of dance performance through working with faculty and professional guest artists via the choreographic process.
DANC 3630Dance Theater (3.00)
Studies the integration of dance with other media - text, dramatic action, digital media, sets, props, etc. to provide students with insight into dance theatre as an art form.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
DANC 3640Dance for the Camera (3.00)
This course serves as an introduction to creating films based on dance and movement. Through the viewing of dance-related films, readings and group projects, students will be given the opportunity to plan, shoot and edit several short dances for the camera with a focus on motion and movement editing.
DANC 3650Dance Production (3.00)
Introduction to and practical experience in the production of dance. Students will explore technical theatre aspects such as lighting, sound, stage management, costumes, props, digital media, as well as what goes into producing work - locating traditional and non-traditional venues, grant writing, publicity and other areas applicable to producing dance.
DANC 4220Modern/Contemporary III (1.00)
This studio course for advanced students explores various styles of modern and contemporary dance, including both improvisational and compositional elements. Students will be challenged to continue to increase their range of motion, strength, flexibility and body awareness as they learn movement at an accelerated pace while focusing on embodiment, dynamic alignment, technical specificity, qualitative choices and artistry.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2009
DANC 4640Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis (3.00)
This course explores the somatic practices of LMA and BF. We will investigate body-patterning and aspects of Body, Effort, Shape and Space (BESS), to gain an appreciation for both the expressive and functional potential of the body. Through movement exercises, guided explorations, reading/writing, and movement studies students will enhance connectivity and expressivity while also improving upon their ability to analyze movement.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
DANC 4993Independent Study: Dance (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Allows upper level students to pursue dance as an independent project. Students can select their area of focus in dance including Production, Performance, Artistic Direction, Choreography, and/or Research.
Drama
DRAM 1010How Theatre Works (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Investigates theatre arts and their relation to contemporary culture through the practical and experiential study of plays, production style and the role of theatre artists in creative interpretation.
DRAM 1020Speaking in Public (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For non-majors. Acquire and practice voice and speech techniques to build oral communication skills, confidence and enjoyment in public speaking, presentation or performance.
DRAM 1210Making Places (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a making class. Making Places explores the basic elements of spatial design in environmental and theatrical contexts through model making, drawing, collaging, and constructing. How do the principles of design and their application endow Places with an identity? Projects created in manual and digital media.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
DRAM 1559New Course in Drama (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of drama.
Course was offered Fall 2015
DRAM 2010Theatre Art: Image to Form (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the translation of dramatic image into theatrical form as explored through elements of storytelling, script analysis, 2- and 3-D design, and the experience of performance.
DRAM 2020Acting I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores basic theories and techniques of acting through exercises, improvisations and scenes from contemporary dramatic literature.
DRAM 2040The Alexander Technique for the Actor (3.00)
A studio course introducing students to a basic and practical understanding of the Alexander technique movement system.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009
DRAM 2070Public Speaking (3.00)
The purpose of this course is to put principles of speech into practice; students will learn to communicate effectively primarily through practical experience. Students will (1) learn the basic principles of speech preparation and delivery, including invention of topics and arguments, organization, and style; (2) apply these principles to your speech preparation and delivery; and (3) develop and use listening skills in the analysis of speeches.
DRAM 2080Circus in America (3.00)
Introduces the circus as a form of American entertainment. Focuses on its development, growth, decline, and cultural influences.
DRAM 2110Lighting Technology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the basic techniques for moving the lighting design from drafted plot through finished design, including equipment, dimming and control systems, and color theory. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010 and 2020, or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 2130.
DRAM 2130Production Laboratory: Lighting (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Application of lighting and sound technology in laboratory production projects. May be repeated up to four credits. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010 and 2020, or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 2110.
DRAM 2210Scenic Technology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the basic techniques for moving set design from drawing to finished environment, including drafting, carpentry, painting, and dressing. Lab required. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010 and 2020, or instructor permission.
DRAM 2230Production Lab: Scenery and Props (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Application of scenery and properties technology in production. Pre-requisites: Dram 2010 and 2020
DRAM 2231Production Lab: Run Crew (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Application of scenery and properties technology in laboratory production projects. Prerequisites Dram 2010 and 2020.
DRAM 2232Production Lab: Scene Painting (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Application of scenic painting in laboratory production projects. Prerequisites: Dram 2010 and 2020.
DRAM 2240Digital Design: Re-making and Re-imagining (3.00)
Digital projects that explore the dramatic tension existing between word (drama) and art (picture). Examines bias that is embedded in narrative and visual expressions. Visual work is based upon narrative responses developed by each student. Utilizes a number of digital applications (Adobe Photoshop, RealViz Stitcher, Apple Final Cut Pro) as the palettes that allow the class to explore visual tensions and biases inherent in art, architecture, and scenic design.
DRAM 2250Scene Painting (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Fundamental techniques of scenic painting. A studio class during which students learn to paint faux finishes of marble, wood grain, brick and other common finishes for theatrical application. DRAM 2232 Production Lab: Scene Painting required.
DRAM 2303Figure Drawing: Foundations (3.00)
Figure Drawing: Foundations
Course was offered Summer 2011, Summer 2010
DRAM 2310Costume Technology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies basic techniques for moving the costume design from drawing to finished character, including construction, alteration, patterning, fitting, and accessories. Lab required. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010 and 2020, or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 2330 or instructor permission.
DRAM 2330Production Laboratory: Costume and Makeup (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Application of costume and makeup technology in production laboratory. May be repeated up to four credits. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010 and 2020, or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 2310 or instructor permission.
DRAM 2430Production Laboratory: Acting (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Application of acting skills in production laboratory. May be repeated up to four credits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 2440Theatre at Sea: Rehearsal & Performance (3.00)
Theatre at Sea: Rehearsal & Performance
DRAM 2559New Course in Drama (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of drama.
DRAM 2620Sound Design (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students will explore the sonic qualities of sound and music through discussion, construction, critical listening, and demonstration.
DRAM 2630Production Laboratory: Sound (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Application of sound technology in laboratory production projects. May be repeated up to four credits. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
DRAM 2710Scriptwriting for Film and TV (3.00)
A writing workshop focusing on dramatic writing for film and television. Students will study script structure using established texts in the field. Students will also read classic screenplays and teleplays and will study the finished product on video. Students will write short dramatic scenes in class and prepare scenarios and fully written scenes in screenplay and teleplay format.
DRAM 2800Television News Writing and Production (3.00)
Students analyze, discuss, and learn the techniques of television news writing. Explores the difference between print and television news; the value of research; the impact of deadlines; the worth of clear, concise, accurate expression; the importance of ethics; and the urgency of time. Working in teams, students participate in a variety of roles included in television news production, such as reporting and editing, with an emphasis on writing to the dictates of the television medium. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 2810Cinema as Art Form (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A course in visual thinking; introduces film criticism, concentrating on classic and current American and non-American films.
DRAM 2820Television Texts, Scripting and Directing (3.00)
Studies the theory and creative principles of television scripting and directing; analysis of form, content, and production values; includes composition, writing, lighting, camerawork and performance. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 2920World Cinema (3.00)
"What's playing at the movies?" will be a question that must be answered in every port of call. The focus of this course will be the cinema of the countries visited during the semester. We will watch films (mostly dubbed or subtitled), and seek to understand how the cinema is considered within the various cultures: as art, as entertainment, as business, and as product for export or import. We will also look at how the differing cultures have been.
DRAM 3020Theatre Make-Up (3.00)
Introduces the design and application of theatre make-up. Emphasizes observation and mastery of basic techniques and materials employed in facial analysis and the creation of juvenile, lead, character, and aged make-up. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 3040Musical Theatre History (3.00)
Study of the evolution and history of the musical theatre from Mozart to Sondheim through the works of major composers over the last 200-plus years.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
DRAM 3050Theatre History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A survery of Western theatre history from the Greeks to the present. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 3070African-American Theatre (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Presents a comprehensive study of 'Black Theatre' as the African-American contribution to the theatre. Explores the historical, cultural, and socio-political underpinnings of this theatre as an artistic form in American and world culture. Students gain a broader understanding of the relationship and contributions of this theatre to theatre arts, business, education, lore, and humanity. A practical theatrical experience is a part of the course offering. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 3080Script Analysis: Dramatic Structure and Theatrical Production (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analysis of representative play scripts to discover how structure and language support conceptual and stylistic choices in production.
DRAM 3210Scene Design I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the development of the scenic design as theatrical environment, from script analysis through research to completed scenic design. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010, or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 2230.
DRAM 3300History of Dress (3.00)
Studies the history of dress, from ancient to modern times, as a reflection of the individual's self expression and the relationship to one's culture. Lab required. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 3320The Fine Art of Dress 1: Conformity & Individuality (3.00)
Expores the cultural influences on fashion choices and expression of identity you create for the 21st century. Examination of your own wardrobe and study of the History of Dress serves as grounding for research into selected garments from The Collection of Historic Dress, c. 1795-1965. Working with extant garments provides insight into these periods of American history, the cultural influences, and the people who inhabited these clothes.
DRAM 3410Acting II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Exercises and scene work emphasizing the development of the actor's vocal and physical resources as a means of creating and communicating character, emotion, and relationships. Prerequisite: DRAM 2020 and instructor permission
DRAM 3420Voice for Theatre (3.00)
Introduces principles of vocal health, provides practical techniques for meeting the voice and speech demands of daily life and performance, and promotes life-long exploration of the speaking voice and the spoken word. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 3430Improvisation (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A workshop that explores several dimensions of theatrical self-expression through improvised exercises and situations. This course will employ lecture, discussion and performance activities to raise awareness and proficiency in improvisational techniques through dramatic interaction involving imagination and creativity. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 3440Movement for Theatre (3.00)
Examines the fundamental skills necessary to effective and descriptive physical expression for the stage. Focuses on developing an individual awaresness of one's physical self and establishing a sold foundation upon which to build a character physically, through practical exericises in balance, rhythm, endurance , freedom of movement, flexibility, shape and expression.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2011, Fall 2009
DRAM 3450Musical Theatre Performance (3.00)
Studies the integration of song into scene work, and examination of special problems posed for the actor/singer/dancer. Focuses on a character's song presentation within the context of a musical play. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 3490Acting Out (3.00)
Select ensemble company rehearses and performs scenes from Shakespeare, classic, and contemporary dramatic literature in public performance workshops. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 3559New Course in Drama (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of drama.
DRAM 3590Special Topics in Theatre and Drama (1.00 - 3.00)
A directed study in theater or drama.
Course was offered Fall 2015
DRAM 3600Modern American Drama (3.00)
Studies representative twentieth-century American dramas in the context of theatre history. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 3610Modern Drama (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Modern Theatre and Drama is designed to afford the student the opportunity to read and discuss selected works of dramatic literature that have served as the base for theatrical production during the twentieth century; to study that literature in the contexts of cultural developments during the twentieth century; and to begin to develop an ability to read a play text for both its theatrical and its cultural "clues."
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2012, Spring 2011
DRAM 3640Sound Design: Studio (3.00)
Creative application of digital sound editing for media. Techniques investigated include editing pre-recorded music, creating realistic sound environments, representing visual art with sound, three-dimensional sound, and sound creation for video.
DRAM 3651Directing I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Encourages the development of the director's analytical and rehearsal skills in translating text, actors, and space into valid and effective scenes; drawn from plays in the mode of psychological realism. Prerequisite: Dram 2020 required, and Dram 2010 preferred; Instructor permission
DRAM 3652Production Management (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will examine aspects of theatrical management including: production, stage, company, and house. Students will study current management principles and the application of those principles in practical management projects. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 3653Production Laboratory: Stage Management (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
One credit is required; may be repeated up to four credits. Application of stage management skills to production and performance. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
DRAM 3710Playwriting I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the art and craft of playwriting, focusing on short exercises and in-class writing assignments. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 3720Playwriting II (3.00)
Continuation of Playwriting I, focusing on specific craft exercises and the development of individual style. Prerequisite: DRAM 3710.
DRAM 3810Film Criticism (3.00)
Extends the work of DRAM 2810 by concentrating on the development of a critical perspective in the study of films and film-makers.
DRAM 3820Video Design I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Combining creative practice and critical discourse, this hands-on course grants students an opportunity to learn and utilize the crafts of digital video design in the context of contemporary installation, projection and performance arts. Students experiment with the many ways of designing time-based media and explore the role of video storytelling in the topography of 21st-century theater and live performance.
Course was offered Fall 2016
DRAM 3825Media Design Studio (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides a practical forum to employ and integrate a diverse array of existing and emerging media technologies into live performance and performative storytelling. Students will explore and experiment with new media-infused design approaches to enhance the narrative and to actively engage, communicate, and interact with the audience.
Course was offered Fall 2016
DRAM 3830History of Film I (3.00)
Analyzes the development of the silent film, 1895 to 1928; emphasizes the technical and thematic links between national schools of cinema art and the contributions of individual directors. Includes weekly film screenings. Prerequisite: Cinema as Art Form, other film courses, or instructor permission
DRAM 3840History of Film II (3.00)
Analyzes the development of film art from the inception of sound to the 1950s. Includes weekly film screenings. Prerequisite: DRAM 2810 or 3830, or instructor permission.
DRAM 3850History of Film III (3.00)
A history of narrative, documentary and experimental film, 1955-77.  Developments in the aesthetics of film are examined in the context of socio-economic, political and cultural conditions specific to different historical moments.  Includes weekly film screenings. DRAM 3830, DRAM 3840 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
DRAM 3870Contemporary Independent Film and Video (3.00)
Investigates the nature of 'independent' film and video in relation to the dominant commercial media, surveying a broad range of independent media genres, from the independent features of John Cassavetes and Quentin Tarantino through the alternatives practiced by experimental and documentary makers. Prerequisite: DRAM 2810, or instructor permission.
DRAM 4030Figure Drawing (1.00 - 2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses primarily on the human form to study line, tone, mass, proportion and composition. Additional subjects that enhance the understanding of the figure might include interior/exterior spaces and still-life. Students will be introduced to various drawing techniques and media. The emphasis will be on the creative process and the art of "drawing to know." Outside work will be assigned to compliment the in-class exercises.
DRAM 4110Lighting Design (3.00)
Studies the development of lighting design, from script analysis through concept to completed production. Lab required. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010 and 2110, or instructor permission.
DRAM 4310Costume Design (3.00)
Studies the development of costume design as a revelation of character and relationship to the special world. Proceeds from script analysis through research to the completed rendering. Lab required. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010, or instructor permission.
DRAM 4410Acting III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Scripted scenes, exercises, and ensemble work to expand the actor's approach to characterization and interpretation within various dramatic genres. Prerequisite: DRAM 3410 and instructor permission
DRAM 4440Dance for Theatre (3.00)
Examines the history of social and theatrical dance, its function in a particular society, and its dramatic purpose within a play. Requires demonstrated proficiency in ballet, modern dance or basic theater movement skills. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4490Stage Combat Skills (2.00 - 3.00)
Examines the art and craft of stage fighting, comparing its historical context with that of the theater. Focus is on the performance of the illusion of physical aggression and its dramatic intent, following the safety guidelines and techniques recommended by the Society for American Fight Directors. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4559New Course in Drama (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of drama.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2013
DRAM 4590Special Topics in Theatre (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A directed project-based study offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
DRAM 4591Special Topics in Theatre Managment (1.00 - 3.00)
A directed study in theatre management offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4592Special Topics in Drama (1.00 - 3.00)
A directed study in dramatic literature, history, theory or criticism offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4593Special Topics in Performance (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A directed study in acting or performance offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4594Special Topics in Movement (1.00 - 3.00)
A directed study in theatre movement or physical acting offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 4595Special Topics in Voice (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A directed study in voice and the spoken word offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4596Special Topics in Directing (1.00 - 3.00)
A directed study in directing offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4597Special Topics in Design (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A directed study in theatre design offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4598Special Topics in Design Technology (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A directed study in theatre design technology offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4599Special Topics in Playwriting (1.00 - 3.00)
A directed study in playwriting offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4651Directing II (3.00)
Continues the work of DRAM 3651 with special attention to the director's organization, scheduling, and efficient use of resources. Students direct a one-act play. Prerequisite: DRAM 3651 and instructor permission.
DRAM 4710Playwriting III (3.00)
Advanced workshop focusing on the development of longer works and the rewriting process. Prerequisite: DRAM 3720.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009
DRAM 4720Playwriting IV (3.00)
A continuation of Playwriting III. Prerequisite: DRAM 4710.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009
DRAM 4730Advanced Playwriting (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A workshop for writing extended pieces of dramatic literature. For students who have completed DRAM 3710 or by instructor permission.
DRAM 4820Video Design II (3.00)
Continues the work of DRAM 3820 by advancing the crafts of digital video design in the context of contemporary installation, projection, and performance arts. Students integrate video in live events and engage in creating hybrid, immersive, and expressive visual environments and narratives.
DRAM 4910Senior Seminar (3.00)
Seminar discussions and assignments that allow the student to demonstrate knowledge of the theatre as well as artistic, aesthetic, and critical judgment. Prerequisites: Fourth year drama majors or permission of instructor
DRAM 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study conducted under the supervision of a specific instructor(s).
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
DRAM 5070History of American Popular Entertainment: From Minstrelsy to Madonna (3.00)
This course traces the development of popular entertainment forms from British and European roots through late modern and post-modern examples like Elvis, Madonna and Disneyland. Particular attention will be paid to popular culture and broad cultural trends.
Course was offered Spring 2012
DRAM 5450Musical Theatre Performance (3.00)
Integration of song into scene work and the examination of special problems posed for the actor/singer. Focuses on character's song presentation within the context of a musical play.
DRAM 5559New Course in Drama (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of drama.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2011
DRAM 5710Playwriting V (3.00)
Introduces the craft of playwriting and examination of exemplary works. Weekly problem exercises emphasize the development of a way of working. Prerequisite: nine credits of drama courses or instructor permission.
DRAM 7070Script Analysis (3.00)
A survey of dramatic literature, classical to contemporary, with an eye toward reading scripts for the stage. Analysis of representative playscripts to discover how structure and language support conceptual and stylistic choices in production.
DRAM 7100Graphics for the Theatre (3.00)
Studies basic design communication skills which serve as the foundation for costume, scenic, lighting designers, and technical directors in collaboration with directors, designers, actors, and shop personnel. Includes basic elements of design in line, color, texture, visual research methodology, and media techniques in drawing, painting, model making. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
DRAM 7130Production Laboratory: Lighting (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of lighting design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2011
DRAM 7140Production Laboratory: Lighting (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of lighting design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7160Lighting Design I: Elements of Design (3.00)
Studies the elements of theatrical lighting design essential to the stage designer. Areas of study include script interpretation, lighting composition, color, instrumentation, graphic notation, and presentation techniques. Prerequisite: DRAM 7100, 7170 or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 7180, 7140.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2011
DRAM 7170Drafting & CAD for Theatre (3.00)
Study of drafting techniques and computer aided drafting and drawing software that prepares the designer or technician to identify and communicate methods and materials relative to executing the design. Covers standards for theatrical drafting, preparation of ground plans, sections, and design elevations including both pictorial and orthographic drawings. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 7180Digital Media for Design (3.00)
Studies a variety of graphic software programs and computer-aided design techniques which prepares the lighting designer, scenic designer, costume designer, and technical director to identify and communicate methods and materials relative to the execution of their respective designs. Taught completely on-line with all course materials and project submissions made electronically. Prerequisite: DRAM 7170 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7190Mentored Study: Lighting (3.00 - 9.00)
A guided study which gives students the opportunity to explore with a faculty member areas of lighting design and/or technology which are not contained in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 7230Production Studio: Scenery (2.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of scenic designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 7240Production Studio: Scenery (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of scenic designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 7260Scene Design I: Design Studio-Realism (3.00)
Explores the range of theatrical design styles which form the core of the designer's visual catalog. Includes, but is not limited to, 19th- and 20th-century realistic design styles.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 7280Scene Painting (3.00)
Studies the materials and methods of scenic painting and its application to conventional and non-conventional means of scenic replication for dramatic and musical stages. Includes various media used for scenic illustration, and the methods used for preparing a variety of surfaces to be painted. Prerequisite: DRAM 7100.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2012
DRAM 7290Mentored Study: Scene Design (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A faculty-guided exploration of scenic design and/or technology areas not covered in the established curriculum. Repeatable up to 9 credits. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 7330Production Laboratory: Costume (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of costume design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2011
DRAM 7340Production Laboratory: Costume (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of costume design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7350Costume Technology: Couture Methods (3.00)
An intense study of basic execution and design techniques that enable construction techniques that enable the costume designer to translate the visual design from the sketch to the stage. Study includes basic construction techniques, same and proper equipment utilization, principles of pattern drafting, design analysis, shop organization and personnel management. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program and instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2011
DRAM 7360Costume Design: Research (3.00)
Application of design principles to play scripts focusing on the examination of the special world of the play as foundation for character and character relationships. Prerequisite: DRAM 7100, 7350; corequisite: DRAM 7380.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7380Costume Technology: Patterning & Draping (3.00)
Explores the fundamentals of draping and flat-patterning, the two basic systems of pattern-making upon which all patterns are based. Prerequisite: DRAM 7100, 7350; corequisite: DRAM 7360.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7390Mentored Study: Costume (3.00 - 9.00)
A faculty-guided study in an area of costume design and/or technology not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
DRAM 7400Mentored Study: Acting (3.00)
A faculty guided study in an area of advanced acting not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
DRAM 7410Movement: Foundations for the Actor (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the essential tools required of the physical performer through practical studio work in the elements of balance, rhythm, shape, endurance, freedom of movement, flexibility, shape and musicality. Identification of physical habits and the body's mechanics will be addressed in order to uncover the key elements of expressive movement and gesture. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2011
DRAM 7420Movement: Creating Physical Character (3.00)
Examines the various techniques and methods for creating character through shape, gesture and movement. Through practical work in and out of the studio, students will learn how to read and create postural and gestural patterns in relation to character and establish a specific vocabulary of movement for advanced work in physical acting.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7430Voice: Breath, Structure, Sound (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the basic approaches to vocal relaxation, breath control, resonance, and projection. Includes identification and correction of vocal habits and regionalisms, and introduction of phonetics, Lessac, and Linklater vocal methods. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2011
DRAM 7440Voice: Tone, Speech, Text (3.00)
Studies the tonal aspects of sound production. Examines appropriate consonant and vowel production, and includes the phonetic analysis of text. The voice is connected to language imagery and emotion, employing textual exploration and physicalization exercises.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7450Acting: Impulse into Action (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the actor's habitual approach to characterization . Methodology includes exercises for kinesthetic awareness, emotive connections, image formation, and action choices.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2011
DRAM 7460Acting: Character into Relationship (3.00)
Studies complex characterization and style considerations. Works from Miller, Williams, O'Neill, Ibsen, Chekhov, and Shaw serve as material for scene study.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7480Acting: Production and Performance (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of acting. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
DRAM 7501Special Topics (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intensive study in a specific topic offered to graduate students.
Course was offered Fall 2016
DRAM 7559New Course in Drama (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of drama.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Spring 2012
DRAM 7620Mentored Study in Sound Design (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Faculty-guided study in an area of sound design or technology not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program and instructor permission.
DRAM 7630Production Studio: Technical Direction (2.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of scenic elements. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011
DRAM 7640Production Studio: Technical Direction (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of scenic elements. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
DRAM 7660Technical Direction (3.00)
Furthers technical directors' skills through the study of advanced principles of scenery technology, construction, shop organization, purchasing, planning, and organization of crews to complete a production. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 7680Construction (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Furthers technical construction skills through the study of traditional and contemporary theories of staging, pragmatic application of scenic construction systems; including wood, fabric, plastics and steel. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2012
DRAM 7690Mentored Study: Technical Direction (3.00 - 9.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A faculty-guided study in an area of technical theatre not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
DRAM 7993Independent Study (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Graduate-level independent study conducted under the supervision of a specific instructor(s). Requisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 8100Figure Drawing (1.00 - 2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses primarily on the human form to study line, tone, mass, proportion and composition. Additional subjects that enhance the understanding of the figure might include interior/exterior spaces and still-life. Students will be introduced to various drawing techniques and media. The emphasis will be on the creative process and the art of "drawing to know."
DRAM 8130Production Laboratory: Lighting (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of lighting design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
DRAM 8140Production Laboratory: Lighting (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of lighting design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 8150Lighting Design 2: Alternative Forms (3.00)
A continuation of DRAM 7160, emphasizing alternative forms and spaces, problem solving, orchestration, and cuing. Prerequisite: DRAM 7160 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 8160Lighting Design 3: Special Topics (3.00)
Seminar on advanced topics in lighting design. Prerequisite: DRAM 7160, 8150, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 8190Mentored Study: Lighting (3.00 - 9.00)
A guided study which gives students the opportunity to explore with a faculty member areas of lighting design and/or technology which are not contained in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 8230Production Studio: Scenery (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of scenic design. Prerequisite: graduating standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
DRAM 8240Production Studio: Scenery (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of scenic design. Prerequisite: graduating standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 8250Scenic Design 2: Design Studio-The Classics (3.00)
Study and creation of classical period scenic design. An examination of design for classical, Shakespearean, and 16-18th century plays. Prerequisite: DRAM 7100, 7260; corequisite: DRAM 8270.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2010
DRAM 8270Period Decor (3.00)
Studies period furniture and decorative arts from antiquity to the present, including cultural influences on interior design elements. Prerequisite: DRAM 7100; corequisite DRAM 8250.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
DRAM 8290Mentored Study: Scene Design (3.00 - 9.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A faculty-guided exploration of scenic design and/or technology areas not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 8310History of Dress and Textiles (3.00)
Studies period and contemporary dress and textiles as the foundation of the designer's creation of stage costumes. Analyzes cultural influences of the special world, the psychology of dress, period movement, and the expression of self through choice of dress. Develops investigative methodology through hands-on work with the department's vintage clothing and textiles collection. Prerequisite: DRAM 7360 or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 8350 and 8370 recommended.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
DRAM 8330Production Laboratory: Costume (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of costume designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 8340Production Laboratory: Costume (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of costume designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 8350Costume Design: Character (3.00)
Applies design principles and psychology of dress to character development, using scripts from Shakespeare to Williams. Focuses on translation of idea and character through historical and theatrical forms in developing design concepts for contemporary audiences. Prerequisite: DRAM 7360; corequisite DRAM 8370.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 8360Costume Design: Production Styles (3.00)
Examines advanced production forms with application of design principles to fully developed projects selected from plays, musicals, opera, ballet, and film, as appropriate to the student's progress and focus. Emphasizes versatility and experimental solutions to contemporary design challenges. Prerequisite: DRAM 8350.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 8370Costume Technology:Advanced Patterning and Draping (3.00)
Contemporary application of period cut and construction, in the reproduction of period fashion for stage purposes. Prerequisites: DRAM 7350 and graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 8380Costume Technology: Tailoring (3.00)
Contemporary application of period cut and construction in the reproduction of period fashion for stage purposes. Prerequisite: DRAM 7380; corequisite DRAM 8350.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 8390Mentored Study: Costume (3.00 - 9.00)
A faculty-guided study in an area of costume design and/or technology not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
DRAM 8410Movement: Stage Combat Skills (3.00)
Examines the art and craft of stage fighting, comparing its historical context with that of the theater. Focus is on the practical performance of the illusion of physical aggression and its dramatic intent, following the safety guidelines and techniques recommended by the Society for American Fight Directors. Prerequisite: Graduate standing MFA program.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 8420Movement: Period Movement and Dance (3.00)
Examines the social history of Western culture and its dramatic use in plays set between the 16th-19th centuries. Focus is on skills acquisition of the movement specific to each period, creative application to performance, and research skills for development of character. Prerequisites: Graduate standing MFA program.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 8430Voice: Shakespeare and Verse (3.00)
Explores speaking and acting verse, focusing on scansion, language analysis, verbal improvisation, and personalization using Berry, Rodenburg, and Wade techniques. Actors score and interpret poetic and dramatic material, integrating text analysis with emotional expressiveness. Emphasizes heightened language texts, primarily Shakespeare. Prerequisite: Graduate standing MFA program.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 8440Musical Theatre Performance (3.00)
Integration of song into scene work and the examination of special problems posed for the actor/singer. Focuses on character's song presentation within the context of a musical play.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013
DRAM 8450Acting: Shakespeare (3.00)
Performers work for vocal and physical embodiment of Shakespeare's language. Examines the mechanics and structures of poetic language and includes research and exploration of historical and contemporary approaches to Shakespearean performance. Prerequisite: Graduate standing MFA program.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Spring 2010
DRAM 8460Acting: Period Styles (3.00)
Focuses on making informed performance choices in period plays based on aspects of structures such as: dramatic text, historical period, culture and society, and production concepts. Prerequisite: Graduate standing MFA program.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Fall 2009
DRAM 8470Acting: Production and Performance (3.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of acting. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2009
DRAM 8480Acting: Production and Performance (1.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of acting. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 8490Acting: Performance Lab II (2.00)
Collaborative development of performance project(s). Prerequisite: DRAM 7490.
Course was offered Fall 2013
DRAM 8501Special Topics (3.00)
Intensive study in a specific topic offered to graduate students.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012
DRAM 8630Production Studio: Technical Direction (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of scenic elements. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 8640Production Studio: Technical Direction (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of scenic elements. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 8650SPFX Special Effects (3.00)
Explores advanced techniques in special effects and the materials used to create them. Laboratory assignments establish a basic proficiency in creating special effects using methods of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Includes using a vacuum form machine, plastic foams, casting, mold making, pyrotechnics, blood, ghosts and illusions, using fire arms on stage, and atmospheric effects. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 8680Rigging (3.00)
Studies traditional and contemporary entertainment rigging systems; investigates current practices of rigging, their equipment, and the materials involved. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 8690Mentored Study: Technical Direction (3.00 - 9.00)
A faculty-guided study in an area of technical theatre not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
DRAM 8993Independent Study (1.00 - 12.00)
Graduate-level independent study conducted under the supervision of a specific instructor(s). Requisite: Instructor permission
Course was offered Spring 2016
DRAM 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 8999Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
DRAM 9060Thesis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Preparation of a written thesis that corresponds to the performance, direction, or design of a production. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 9130Production Laboratory: Lighting (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of lighting design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013
DRAM 9140Production Laboratory: Lighting (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of lighting design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
DRAM 9150Lighting Design 4: Portfolio (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Critical assessment of the lighting student's portfolio and résumé leading to the creation of a professional body of work. Tailors design and presentation projects to student's needs. Prerequisite: DRAM 7160, 8150, and 8160, or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 9060.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013
DRAM 9170Advanced Lighting Technology (3.00)
Explores advanced stage lighting technologies including MIDI show-control, automated fixture programming, complex cuing, and effect sequencing. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 9190Mentored Study: Lighting (3.00 - 9.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A guided study which gives students the opportunity to explore with a faculty member areas of lighting design and/or technology which are not contained in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 9230Production Studio: Scenery (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program of the curriculum, crediting work in the preparation and performance of scenic designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011
DRAM 9240Production Studio: Scenery (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program of the curriculum, crediting work in the preparation and performance of scenic designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 9250Scene Design 3: Design Studio-Alternative Styles (3.00)
Studies advanced production forms including operas, musicals, and dance productions or ballets. Involves solving design issues directly related to music and its influence on the stage picture. Prerequisite: DRAM 7100, 7260, 8250, 8270.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2011
DRAM 9290Mentored Study: Scene Design (3.00 - 9.00)
A faculty-guided exploration of scenic design and/or technology areas not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012
DRAM 9330Production Laboratory: Costume (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Participation in the production program of the curriculum, crediting work in the preparation and performance of costume designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 9340Production Laboratory: Costume (2.00)
Participation in the production program of the curriculum, crediting work in the preparation and performance of costume designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
DRAM 9350Costume Design: Portfolio and Design (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Critical assessment of the student's portfolio and résumé leading to the creation of a professional body of work. Tailors design and presentation projects to student's needs. Prerequisite: DRAM 8360.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2013, Fall 2010
DRAM 9370Costume Technology: Crafts (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines traditional and innovative products and practices used in the execution of contemporary design of accessories and special costume pieces including period, fantasy, special effects, and spectacle. Prerequisite: DRAM 8370 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2010
DRAM 9380Costume Technology:Creative Draping (3.00)
A Challenging explortion for the students with designs that combine unusual materials and techniques with traditional dressmaking for stage purposes. Prerequisites: Graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 9390Mentored Study: Costume (3.00 - 9.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A faculty-guided study in an area of costume design and/or technology not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
DRAM 9400Mentored Study: Acting (3.00)
A faculty guided study in an area of advanced acting not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program
DRAM 9420Devised Theatre (3.00)
Examines the developmental process in the creation of new work driven solely by the actor or acting company. Applies performance skills with communication of individual artistry.
Course was offered Spring 2013
DRAM 9430Voice: Dialects (3.00)
Studies the dialects most commonly employed in theatre. Methodology includes practice with taped dialects, interviews with authentic dialect speakers, phonetic representation, and research into specific cultural aspects influencing structural formation and sound. Prerequisite: Graduate standing MFA program.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2013
DRAM 9460Acting: Portfolio Preparation (3.00)
Audition techniques and practice are examined, as is a wide-ranging repertoire of audition materials. Prerequisite: DRAM 7450, 7460, 8450, 8460.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2011
DRAM 9470Acting: Production and Performance (1.00 - 3.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of acting. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 9480Acting: Production and Performance (1.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of acting.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2011
DRAM 9501Special Topics (3.00)
Intensive study in a specific topic offered to graduate students.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2013
DRAM 9559New Course in Drama (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of drama.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2013
DRAM 9630Production Studio: Technical Direction (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of scenic elements. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
DRAM 9640Production Studio: Technical Direction (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of scenic elements. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2011
DRAM 9690Mentored Study: Technical Direction (1.00 - 3.00)
A faculty-guided study in an area of technical theatre not covered in the established curriculum. Repeatable up to 9 credits. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
DRAM 9993Independent Study (1.00 - 12.00)
Graduate-level independent study conducted under the supervision of a specific instructor(s). Requisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2014
DRAM 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 9999Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Graduate-level preparation for thesis research.
UVa Course Catalog - Complete Catalog of Courses for East Asian Languages, Literature & Culture (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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CHIN 1010Elementary Chinese (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the fundamentals of modern Chinese. No prerequisites. This course is not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Prerequisite: none.
CHIN 1016Intensive Introductory Chinese (4.00)
Beginning-level course in Modern Standard Mandarin Chinese for students with little or no prior experience in the language. This course is not intended for native and near-native speakers of Chinese. The course provides students with systematic training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills on a daily basis. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
CHIN 1020Elementary Chinese (4.00)
The second in a two-semester introduction to modern Chinese. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Course is not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 1010 or equivalent background (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).
CHIN 1026Intensive Introductory Chinese (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: CHIN 1016 or equivalent.
CHIN 1060Accelerated Elementary Chinese (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Specifically intended for students with native or near-native speaking ability in Mandarin Chinese, but little or no reading and writing ability. The course focuses on reading and writing Chinese. The goals of this course are to help students: (a) achieve control of the Chinese sound system (the 4 tones and Pinyin) and basic components of Chinese characters; (b) be able to write 400-500 characters, (c) express themselves clearly in written form on a variety of covered topics using learned grammar patterns and vocabulary, (d) improve their basic reading skills (including learning to use a Chinese dictionary).
CHIN 116Intensive Introductory Chinese (0.00)
Beginning-level course in Modern Standard Mandarin Chinese for students with little or no prior experience in the language. This course is not intended for native and near-native speakers of Chinese. The course provides students with systematic training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills on a daily basis.
CHIN 126Intensive Introductory Chinese (0.00)
Beginning-level course in Modern Standard Mandarin Chinese for students with little or no prior experience in the language. This course is not intended for native and near-native speakers of Chinese. The course provides students with systematic training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills on a daily basis.
CHIN 1559New Course in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese.
CHIN 2010Intermediate Chinese (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Builds on the foundations acquired in CHIN 1010-1020 with further refinement of all four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Course is not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 1020 or equivalent background (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).
CHIN 2016Intensive Intermediate Chinese (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: CHIN 1016 & 1026 or equivalent.
CHIN 2020Intermediate Chinese (4.00)
Prerequisite: CHIN 2010, 2020 are the continuation of CHIN 1020. They are not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. The goals of this course are to help students improve their spoken and aural proficiency, achieve a solid reading level, and learn to express themselves clearly in writing on a variety of covered topics using learned grammar patterns and vocabulary. These goals are approached through grammar and reading-writing exercises, classroom drills, listening and speaking activities, and written quizzes and exams.
CHIN 2026Intensive Intermediate Chinese (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: CHIN 1016, 1026 & 2016 or equivalent.
CHIN 2060Accelerated Intermediate Chinese (4.00)
This course is specifically designed for students with native or near-native speaking ability in Mandarin Chinese, but with reading and writing ability equivalent to a student who has completed CHIN 1020. The course focuses on reading and writing Chinese. The goals of this course are to help students: (a) achieve a basic level of reading competency with a vocabulary of 1000 characters; (b) express themselves clearly in written Chinese on a variety of topics using learned grammar patterns and vocabulary. Prerequisite: CHIN 1060 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
CHIN 216Intensive Intermediate Chinese (0.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
CHIN 226Intensive Intermediate Chinese (0.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
CHIN 2559New Course in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese.
CHIN 3010Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
These courses are the continuation of Intermediate Chinese (CHIN 202). They are not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Readings and discussions are related to various aspects of modern China. The class is conducted mainly in Mandarin Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 2020 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
CHIN 3015Language House Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students residing in the Chinese group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
CHIN 3020Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
Readings and discussion are related to various aspects of modern China. The class is conducted mainly in Mandarin Chinese. Course is not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Prerequisite: CHIN 3010 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).
CHIN 3025Language House Conversation (1.00)
For students residing in the Chinese group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
CHIN 3050Accelerated Readings in Modern Chinese Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Part of the series of courses designed for students who already speak Chinese, but have limited familiarity with reading or writing. CHIN 3050 focuses on reading and writing skills at the advanced level, with substantial cultural content. Prerequisite: CHIN 2060 or permission of instructor.
CHIN 3460Chinese Culture and Society through Films (2.00 - 3.00)
An integral part of the UVa summer Chinese language study abroad program intended specifically for students who take intensive Readings in Modern Chinese (CHIN 3010 and CHIN 3020) during the 8 week summer abroad program in Shanghai. Will view and study Chinese films made in China to learn, to think and to discuss specific topics of Chinese culture. May be offered on an irregular basis during fall or spring terms for 3 credits.
CHIN 3559New Course in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese.
CHIN 4010Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The goal of these courses is to help students understand journalistic essays and some literature pieces through systematic study of sentence patterns and formal writing styles. In addition students are introduced to the culture of contemporary China in CHIN 4010 and the changes in Chinese thought during the past 90 years in CHIN 4020, 7020. By the end of the course the students should be able to read authentic materials with the help of a dictionary and be able to write essays of 500 words in length on assigned topics. Prerequisite: CHIN 3020, 5020 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
CHIN 4020Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
Prerequisite: CHIN 3020, 5020 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
CHIN 4030Business Chinese (3.00)
Business Chinese is a one-term language course for business purposes designed for students who have studied Chinese for at least four years in a regular college program or with the equivalent language proficiency. It is aimed to enhance student's Chinese skills in the business context and promote their understanding about the macro and micro business environment and culture in contemporary China.
CHIN 4060Accelerated Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
The goal of CHIN 4060 is to continue enhancing students' reading comprehension and writing skills by systematically exposing them to formal written Chinese, works of literature, and vigorous writing exercises. By the end of the course the students should be able to read authentic materials with the help of a dictionary and be able to write essays of 500 words in length on assigned topics. Prerequisite: CHIN 2060 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
CHIN 4200Modern Chinese Literary Translation (3.00)
This course uses modern Chinese literary texts to introduce students to the special skills and problems associated with translation. Activities include: familiarization with key theoretical issues in translation studies, dictionary training, assessing and comparing existing translations, group work, draft revision, and quizzes on reading assignments. Prerequisite: CHIN 4020 or equivalent level. Some familiarity with Chinese literature preferred.
CHIN 4559New Course in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Fall 2010
CHIN 4830Introduction to Classical Chinese Prose (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the grammar and structure of classical Chinese prose. Requisite: Consent of Instructor
CHIN 4840Introduction to Classical Chinese Poetry (3.00)
Introduces the grammar and structure of classical Chinese poetry. Requisite: Consent of Instructor
Course was offered Spring 2013
CHIN 4993Independent Study in Chinese (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Chinese.
CHIN 5010Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies modern Chinese at the advanced level. Includes listening comprehension, reading and discussion in Chinese of various aspects of Chinese culture and media. Prerequite: CHIN 2020 or equivalent background.
CHIN 5020Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
Studies modern Chinese at the advanced level. Includes listening comprehension, reading and discussion in Chinese of various aspects of Chinese culture and media. Prerequite: CHIN 2020 or equivalent background.
CHIN 5200Modern Chinese Literary Translation (3.00)
This course uses modern Chinese literary texts to introduce students to the special skills and problems associated with translation. Activities include: familiarization with key theoretical issues in translation studies, dictionary training, assessing and comparing existing translations, group work, draft revision, and quizzes on reading assignments. Prerequisite: CHIN 4020 or equivalent level. Some familiarity with Chinese literature preferred.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
CHIN 5210Readings in Modern Chinese Poetry (3.00)
Readings from major Chinese poets of the 20th and 21st centuries in the original Chinese. Designed as a literary survey, this course also takes into account the needs of Chinese language learners. Poems are selected with difficulty level in mind. The course attends to general reading comprehension as well as the features of modern Chinese poetic language and its relationship to tradition.
CHIN 5230Chinese Conversation and Composition (in Chinese) (3.00)
Development of writing and speaking skills at a higher level than CHIN 5020. Prerequisite: CHIN 5020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2011
CHIN 5240Advanced Chinese Conversation and Composition (in Chinese) (3.00)
Further develops writing and speaking skills to an advanced level. Prerequisite: CHIN 5230 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012
CHIN 5460Chinese Culture and Society through Films (2.00 - 3.00)
An integral part of the UVa summer Chinese language study abroad program intended specifically for students who take intensive Readings in Modern Chinese (CHIN 3010 and CHIN 3020) during the 8 week summer abroad program in Shanghai. Will view and study Chinese films made in China to learn, to think and to discuss specific topics of Chinese culture. May be offered on an irregular basis during fall or spring terms for 3 credits.
CHIN 5500Introduction to Chinese History, Culture and Society (1.00 - 3.00)
An integral part of the UVa summer Chinese language program in Shanghai, this course combines lectures and guest presentations with field trips, using the resources specifically available in Shanghai and other parts of China to offer an introduction to China's long history, splendid culture, and dynamic and changing society. Taught in English.
CHIN 5559New Course in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese.
CHIN 5680Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (1.00 - 5.00)
The course aims to help novice and continuing Chinese language teachers enhance their expertise in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. It integrates a balance of Chinese language acquisition theories and research-supported practices into the curriculum through a structured and supervised practicum. Teacher participants will create the E-portfolio that documents their extensive learning and experiences throughout the course. Prerequisites: Instructor permission or CHIN 3020.
CHIN 5810Media Chinese I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies electronic and print media in Chinese, emphasizing current events as reported in the Chinese speaking world, to further develop oral and written proficiency. Prerequisite: CHIN 5020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
CHIN 5830Introduction to Classical Chinese (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the grammar and structure of classical Chinese.
CHIN 5840Introduction to Classical Chinese (3.00)
Introduces the grammar and structure of classical Chinese. Prerequisite: for CHIN 5840, CHIN 5830 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
CHIN 7010Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
The goal of this course is to help students understand journalistic essays through systematic study of sentence patterns and formal writing styles. Prerequisite: CHIN 3020, 5020, or instructor permission.
CHIN 7020Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
Students will earn to read or understand various styles of modern Chinese, including essays, documentaries, prose fiction, and movies. Prerequisite: CHIN 7010 or instructor permission.
CHIN 7030Business Chinese (3.00)
Business Chinese is a one-term language course for business purposes designed for students who have studied Chinese for at least four years in a regular college program or with the equivalent language proficency. It is aimed to enhance student's Chinese skills in the business context and promote their understanding about the macor and mirco business environment and culture in contemporary China. Prerequisites: Four years of Chinese or equivalent language proficency.
CHIN 7040Traditional Chinese Poetry (in Chinese) (3.00)
Studies the development of poetry as a genre in Chinese up to the beginning of the 20th century, the influences on its development, its maturity, and its contribution to the creative process of poetry writing in the world. Prerequisite: CHIN 5830, 5840 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
CHIN 7050Classical Chinese Prose (3.00)
Introduces classical Chinese prose from the sixth century b.c. to the third century a.d. Prerequisite: CHIN 5830, 5840 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
CHIN 7060Classical Chinese Poetry (3.00)
Introduces classical Chinese poetry. Prerequisite: CHIN 5830, 5840 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
CHIN 7559New Course in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese.
CHIN 7830Readings in Confucian Texts (3.00)
Introduces a broad range of Confucian texts. Prerequisite: CHIN 5830, 5840 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
CHIN 8559New Course in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese.
CHIN 8993Independent Study in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Chinese. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Chinese in Translation
CHTR 1559New Course in Chinese in Translation (3.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese literature in translation
CHTR 2559New Course in Chinese in Translation (3.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese literature in translation
CHTR 2800Chinese Calligraphy (1.00 - 3.00)
Introduction to the history, masters, styles and techniques of Chinese brush calligraphy. Enhances familiarity with use of brush and ink; active and passive differentiation of styles and techniques; and appreciation of Chinese Calligraphy as an art form.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015
CHTR 3010Survey of Traditional Chinese Literature (3.00)
Introductory survey of Chinese literature from earliest times (first millenium BCE) to the Qing Dynasty (ended 1911) in English translation, including major works from the genres of poetry, essays, drama, and fiction. There will be a midterm examination, three 3-page short papers and a 10-page term paper. In addition to familiarizing students with the Chinese literary canon, the course will focus on literary analysis and interpretation, cross-cul
CHTR 3020Survey of Modern Chinese Literature (3.00)
The Revolutionary Tradition in Modern Chinese Literature and Film is a general introduction to modern Chinese literary culture.
CHTR 3122Sunzi and The Art of War (3.00)
This seminar on The Art of War, the 5th century BCE Chinese classic attributed to Sunzi, will familiarize students with traditional interpretations of the text. The course will emphasize a close reading of several translations of the text and will also consider the influence of its historical and philosophical contexts. Contemporary Chinese military writings will also be surveyed to investigate the relevance of the text to modern warfare.
CHTR 3132Legends and Lore of Early China (3.00)
This course explores early Chinese legends and lore through close readings in two texts: the Zuo Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunqiu Zuo zhuan) and the Categorized Biographies of Women (Lienü zhuan). Students will also examine the systems of belief and legendary events that shaped the lives of a diverse array of heroes and exemplars.
Course was offered Spring 2016
CHTR 3559New Course in Chinese in Translation (3.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese literature in translation
Course was offered Spring 2015
CHTR 3810Chinese Modernism (3.00)
Exploration of modernist and avant garde Chinese film and literature. Discussion of issues of translation and modernity in a global context in fiction, poetry, drama, and film from the 1920s to the 1990s. Authors from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong include Lu Xun, Ding Ling, Yu Dafu, Shi Zhecun, Mu Shiying, Eileen Chang, Xi Xi, Yu Hua, CanXue, Zhu Tianwen. Films by Stan Lai, Huang Jianxin, Wong Kar-wai. Prerequisite: CHTR 3020 or Instructor Permission
CHTR 3820The Modern Chinese Essay (3.00)
Readings from major Chinese essayists of the 20th century in the English translation. Chinese texts will also be available for interested students. Discussion of genre and literary history, literary relationship between tradition and modernity, language and style.
CHTR 3830Modern Chinese Poetry (3.00)
Readings from major Chinese poets of the 20th and 21st centuries in English translation. Discussion focuses on modern Chinese poetic expression in relationship to tradition, politics, history and gender. Authors from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong included.
CHTR 3840Writing Women in Modern China (3.00)
This seminar focuses on works of fiction from modern China that articulate womanhood from a variety of perspectives. In addition to women writers (Qiu Jin, Ding Ling, Eileen Chang, Xi Xi, Chen Ran, Zhu Tianxin), male writers such as Xu Dishan, Mao Dun, and Lao She who devote unusual attention to feminine subjectivity are also included. Familiarity with Chinese culture and society and literary analysis are preferred, but not required.
Course was offered Fall 2012
CHTR 3850Documentary Writing and Film in China (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A seminar exploring the role of the documentary impulse in modern Chinese writing and film. Beginning with reportage literature and foreign documentaries about China from the early 20th century, the course follows the development of documentary art forms in the People's Republic of China (with some attention to Taiwan as well), culminating in the recent trend of independent documentary film making and its influence on narrative film.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2014
CHTR 3932Legends and Lore of Early China (3.00)
This course explores early Chinese legends and lore through close readings in two texts: the Zuo Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunqiu Zuo zhuan) and the Categorized Biographies of Women (Lienü zhuan). Students will also examine the systems of belief and legendary events that shaped the lives of a diverse array of heroes and exemplars.
CHTR 4010Legendary Women in Early China (3.00)
Examines the biographies of female heroines and villains as found in the early Chinese text Tradition of Exemplary Women (ca. 18 B.C.). Students gain a familiarity with (a) the history of women in early China, (b) the evolving codes of behavior that shaped women's' culture for two millennia, and (c) the way in which the Chinese understand gender. Enhances an understanding of the function of role models in both ancient China and their own lives. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives requirement.
CHTR 4220Gender, Family, and Sexuality in Chinese Fiction (3.00)
An exploration of family, gender and sexuality as represented in traditional Chinese prose fiction in translation.
CHTR 4500Capstone Seminar (3.00)
Restricted to Chinese majors, this course is designed as a capstone seminar that will require a class presentation and an extended final paper that demonstrate the significant knowledge of Chinese language.
CHTR 4559New Course in Chinese in Translation (3.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese literature in translation
CHTR 4991Chinese Capstone (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Restricted to Chinese majors, this course is designed as a capstone seminar that will require a class presentation and an extended final paper that demonstrate the significant knowledge of Chinese language.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
CHTR 5010Survey of Traditional Chinese Literature (3.00)
Study of the literary heritage of China. Examines the major genres through selected readings of representative authors. Taught in English. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives requirement.
CHTR 5020Survey of Modern Chinese Literature (3.00)
A general introduction to modern Chinese literary culture. Examines the major genres through selected readings of representative authors. Taught in English. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives requirement.
CHTR 5132Legends and Lore of Early China (3.00)
This course explores early Chinese legends and lore through close readings in two texts: the Zuo Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunqiu Zuo zhuan) and the Categorized Biographies of Women (Lienü zhuan). Students will also examine the systems of belief and legendary events that shaped the lives of a diverse array of heroes and exemplars.
Course was offered Spring 2016
CHTR 5559New Course in Chinese in Translation (3.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese literature in translation
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012, Fall 2011
CHTR 5810Chinese Modernism (3.00)
Exploration of modernist and avant garde Chinese film and literature. Discussion of issues of translation and modernity in a global context in fiction, poetry, drama, and film from the 1920s to the 1990s. Authors from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong include Lu Xun, Ding Ling, Yu Dafu, Shi Zhecun, Mu Shiying, Eileen Chang, Xi Xi, Yu Hua, CanXue, Zhu Tianwen. Films by Stan Lai, Huang Jianxin, Wong Kar-wai. Students enrolled in the 5000 level version of the course will be required to use some Chinese language materials. Prerequisite: CHTR 3020 or instructor's permission.
CHTR 5820The Modern Chinese Essay (3.00)
Readings from major Chinese essayists of the 20th century in the English translation. Chinese texts will also be available for interested students. Discussion of genre and literary history, literary relationship between tradition and modernity, language and style. Students enrolled in the 5000 level of this course will be required to use some Chinese language materials as well.
CHTR 5830Modern Chinese Poetry (3.00)
Readings from major Chinese poets of the 20th and 21st centuries in English translation. Discussion focuses on modern Chinese poetic expression in relationship to tradition, politics, history and gender. Authors from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong included.
CHTR 5840Writing Women in Modern China (3.00)
This seminar focuses on works of fiction from modern China that articulate womanhood from a variety of perspectives. In addition to women writers (Qiu Jin, Ding Ling, Eileen Chang, Xi Xi, Chen Ran, Zhu Tianxin), male writers such as Xu Dishan, Mao Dun, and Lao She who devote unusual attention to feminine subjectivity are also included. Familiarity with Chinese culture and society and literary analysis are preferred, but not required. Students enrolled in the 5000 level course will be required to use some Chinese language materials.
Course was offered Fall 2012
CHTR 5850Documentary Writing and Film in China (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A seminar exploring the role of the documentary impulse in modern Chinese writing and film. Beginning with reportage literature and foreign documentaries about China from the early 20th century, the course follows the development of documentary art forms in the People's Republic of China (with some attention to Taiwan as well), culminating in the recent trend of independent documentary film making and its influence on narrative film.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2014
CHTR 5932Legends and Lore of Early China (3.00)
This course explores early Chinese legends and lore through close readings in two texts: the Zuo Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunqiu Zuo zhuan) and the Categorized Biographies of Women (Lienü zhuan). Students will also examine the systems of belief and legendary events that shaped the lives of a diverse array of heroes and exemplars.
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
EALC 1559New Course in East Asian Literatures and Cultures (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of East Asian Literatures and Cultures
EALC 2559New Course in East Asian Languages and Cultures (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of East Asian Languages and Cultures.
Course was offered Spring 2010, Fall 2009
EALC 3120Words and Images in East Asian Sacred Texts (3.00)
This course explores the role of words and images in East Asian religious literature, by focusing on influential Buddhist and Daoist scriptures. In this context, we will assess both the way pictures are written about and texts rendered in visual forms, as well as their interactions. Ultimately, we will also tackle issues of representation relevant to study of China, Korea and Japan from both a historical and conceptual perspective. Prerequisite: Introduction to Buddhism or Survey course on Chinese or Japanese Literature
EALC 3559New Course in East Asian Literatures and Cultures (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of East Asian Literatures and Cultures.
Course was offered Fall 2014
EALC 4559New Course in East Asian Literatures and Cultures (3.00)
New course in East Asian languages, literatures, and cultures.
Course was offered Spring 2011
EALC 4998Distinguished Majors Senior Thesis I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The first part of a two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies or East Asian Languages and Literatures. Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Languages and Literatures.
EALC 4999Distinguished Majors Senior Thesis II (3.00)
The second part of a two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Languages and Literatures. Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Languages and Literatures and have already completed EALC 4998.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
EALC 5120Words and Images in East Asian Sacred Texts (3.00)
This course explores the role of words and images in East Asian religious literature, by focusing on influential Buddhist and Daoist scriptures. In this context, we will assess both the way pictures are written about and texts rendered in visual forms, as well as their interactions. Ultimately, we will also tackle issues of representation relevant to study of China, Korea and Japan from both a historical and conceptual perspective. Prerequisite: Introduction to East Asian Religions or Literature
EALC 5559New Course in East Asian Literatures and Cultures (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of East Asian Literatures and Cultures
Course was offered Fall 2014
East Asian Studies
EAST 1010East Asian Canons and Cultures (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to conceptions of self, society, and the universe as they have been expressed in canonical literary, philosophical, and religious texts in East Asia from earliest times up through modern times. Readings will be in English translation, supplemented by reference.
EAST 1310Chinese Culture and Society (3.00)
An introduction to conceptions of self, society, and the universe as they have been expressed in canonical literary, philosophical, and religious texts in East Asia from earliest times up through modern times. Readings will be in English translation, supplemented by reference.
EAST 1320Chinese Culture and Society (3.00)
Introduction to the culture, history and social structure of China, as part of an eight-week summer study program in Shanghai and Tibet. Supporting Courses List of possible courses to be taken for credit in the Asian and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures degree programs. See Course Offering Directory for current course offerings. Note: Prior approval from your major advisor should be received to insure that a course listed here or on the AMELC website counts for major credit.
EAST 1559New Course in East Asian Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in East Asian studies.
Course was offered Spring 2010
EAST 2630Chinese Culture and Social Change (3.00)
An interdisciplinary course that looks at Chinese culture through the lens of social orchestration efforts by different types of Chinese states, from the Qing dynasty to the present. Examines the meaning of culture and the roots of cultural change as well as the bases for accommodation or resistance to directed social change. Prior course on China or instructor permission.
EAST 3055Social Movements in Modern East Asia (3.00)
Analyzes the nature of collective action in 20th and 21st century China, Japan, and Korea, plus other East Asian locales as current events may warrant. The key analytic framework concerns the applicability of both gender and social movement theories to the empirical evidence presented in each case.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Fall 2009
EAST 3389History of the Body in East Asia (3.00)
This course deals with the ways in which the body has been imagined, represented, and problematized in the East Asian tradition. We will explore religious, philosophical and medical texts, but also comparatively look at literary and artistic depictions of the body and its functions. As this is a small class, students are encouraged on contacting the instructor before enrolling. Prerequisite: At least two courses on East Asia History, Religion, or Anthropology
EAST 3559New Course in East Asian Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in East Asian studies.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
EAST 4500Capstone Seminar (3.00)
Restricted to East Asian Studies majors, this course is designed as a capstone seminar that will require a class presentation and an extended final paper that demonstrate the significant knowledge of their target language.
EAST 4559New Course in East Asian Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in East Asian Studies
EAST 4991East Asian Studies Capstone (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Capstone course required for all East Asian Studies majors in their final year. Pre-Requisites: Restricted to Fourth Year, Fifth Year East Asian Studies majors
EAST 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
ndependent study in special field under the direction of a faculty member in East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
EAST 4998Distinguished Majors Senior Thesis I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The first part of a two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies or East Asian Languages and Literatures. Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies and have already completed EAST 4998.
EAST 4999Distinguished Majors Senior Thesis (3.00)
The second part of a two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies or East Asian Languages and Literatures. Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies and have already completed EAST 4998. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
EAST 5389History of the Body in East Asia (4.00)
This course deals with the ways in which the body has been imagined, represented, and problematized in the East Asian tradition. We will explore religious, philosophical and medical texts, but also comparatively look at literary and artistic depictions of the body and its functions. As this is a small class, students are encouraged on contacting the instructor before enrolling.
EAST 5559New Course in East Asian Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in East Asian Studies
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
EAST 8998Non-Topical Research: Prepaation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
EAST 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
Japanese
JAPN 1010First-Year Japanese (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the basic speech patterns and grammatical units, including casual, daily spoken style, and the polite speech used in formal occasions. Emphasizes speaking, listening, and reading. Writing hiragana, katakana, and 200 kanji are also introduced.
JAPN 1020First-Year Japanese (4.00)
Introduces the basic speech patterns and grammatical units, including casual, daily spoken style, and the polite speech used in formal occasions. Emphasizes speaking, listening, and reading. Writing hiragana, katakana, and 200 kanji are also introduced. Prerequisite: JAPN 1010 or equivalent.
JAPN 1559New Course in Japanese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese.
JAPN 2010Second-Year Japanese (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continuation of Elementary Japanese introducing more complex sentence patterns, idioms, and vocabulary to prepare students for an intermediate-level communication. Reinforces spoken Japanese skills with writing and reading exercises, and 250 kanji are introduced. Prerequisite: JAPN 1020 or equivalent.
JAPN 2020Second-Year Japanese (4.00)
Prerequisite: JAPN 1020 or equivalent.
JAPN 2559New Course in Japanese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese.
JAPN 3010Third-Year Japanese I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Emphasizes comprehension and active reproduction of modern Japanese beyond the basic patterns of speech and writing. Various topics on current Japanese culture and society are introduced. Prerequisite: JAPN 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
JAPN 3015Language House Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students residing in the Japanese group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
JAPN 3020Third-Year Japanese II (3.00)
Continuation of Third-Year Japanese, emphasizing comprehension and active reproduction of modern Japanese beyond the basic patterns of speech and writing. Continued introduction of topics on current Japanese culture and society. Prerequisite: JAPN 3010 or instructor permission.
JAPN 3025Language House Conversation (1.00)
For students residing in the Japanese group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
JAPN 3100Supplemental Reading in Japanese I (1.00)
The first in a two-part sequence, to be taken in conjunction with JAPN 3010. Students will acquire college-level reading and writing skills through engagement with articles and essays written by Japanese for the Japanese public.
JAPN 3110Supplemental Reading in Japanese II (1.00)
The second of a two-part reading course, to be taken in conjunction with JAPN 3020. In-depth study of authentic materials such as newspapers, short essays, and brief articles. Prerequisite: JAPN 3010 or equivalent background.
JAPN 3559New Course in Japanese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese.
JAPN 4500Topics in Japanese Literature (3.00)
An advanced language seminar devoted to literary texts and criticism with topics determined by instructor.
JAPN 4559New Course in Japanese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2011
JAPN 4710Introduction to Literary Japanese (Bungo) (3.00)
An introduction to the Japanese language as it was written from earliest times up until the mid-twentieth century. In addition to familiarizing students with grammatical fundamentals of literary Japanese and their differences from the modern language, the course will introduce students to representative writing styles from a wide variety of genres and historical periods. Prerequisite: JAPN 3010 or equivalent background.
JAPN 4800Lost and Found in Translation (3.00)
This course is an advanced language seminar in which students will read, analyze, and translate works by leading contemporary Japanese fiction writers. By comparing translations with those of others (including professionals), students will also learn to appreciate not only the inevitability of losing something in translation, but also the pleasure of unearthing something unintended even by the author. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or equivalent background.
Course was offered Spring 2013
JAPN 4801Japanese for Professionals (3.00)
This advanced Japanese language course aims to cultivate future professionals who will acquire awareness of cross-cultural differences that enable them to operate effectively in the global world. Critical thinking and communication skills will be emphasized.
JAPN 4810Modern Literary Texts (3.00)
Reading and discussion in Japanese. Develops comprehension and verbal expression skills at the fourth-year level. Reading selections include works by modern and contemporary novelists, short story writers and poets. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or equivalent.
Course was offered Fall 2013
JAPN 4820Mysteries, Detective Fiction and Business Novels (3.00)
Reading and discussion in Japanese. Develops comprehension and verbal expression skills at the Fourth-Year level. Reading selections include some on Japan's bestselling and award-winning writers, Seicho Matsumoto, Miyuki Miyabe, and Ikke Shimizu. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2009
JAPN 4830Media Japanese (3.00)
Reading and discussion in Japanese. Develops comprehension and verbal expression skills at the Fourth-Year level. Reading selections include articles from Aera, Japan's counterpart of Newsweek; manga, artistic comic magazines; and film criticism. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2010
JAPN 4840Japan's Two Nobel Laureates: Kawabate and Oe (3.00)
An advanced Japanese language course focused on Japan's two Nobel Laureates through bi-lingual texts. This course is partly reading, partly comprehension, partly discussion in Japanese. JAPN 3020 or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2010
JAPN 4850Readings in Politics and Economics (3.00)
This is an advanced Japanese language course, designed to help students read, interpret and discuss on Japanese politics and economics written by Japanese authors for the Japanese audience. Some selections of the teaching materials will be made by the instructor, some by student interests. Prerequisites: JAPN 3020
JAPN 4860Modern and Contemporary Japanese Poetry (3.00)
An advanced Japanese Language course focused on poetic language and each poet's metaphoric world. The course consists of reading, writing, oral presentations, and free discussion in Japanese. JAPN 3020 or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Fall 2011
JAPN 4870Reading Investigative Journalism (3.00)
Advanced Japanese language seminar, designed to help students read, interpret, analyze, and discuss current issues in Japanese society, culture, economy and/or politics through an in-depth examination of selected magazine articles from one of Japan's top investigative magazines, Aera. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or placement test
Course was offered Spring 2012
JAPN 4880Reading Banana Yoshimoto & Haruki Murakami (3.00)
This language seminar introduces two of Japan's most popular contemporary fiction writers by reading and interpreting selections from Kitchen and Dance, Dance, Dance, Selections give students an insight to how today's Japanese youth, in search of meaning in life and intimate connections, copes with Japan's rapidly changing society and culture. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or placement test
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012
JAPN 4993Independent Study in Japanese (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Japanese.
JAPN 5020Third Year Japanese (3.00)
Emphasizes comprehension and active reproduction of modern Japanese beyond the basic patterns of speech and writing. Various topics on current Japanese cultures and society are introduced. Prerequisite: JAPN 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
JAPN 5500Advanced Topics in Japanese Literature (3.00)
An advanced language seminar devoted to literary texts and criticism with topics determined by instructor. Reserved for department majors completing their capstone and MA students.
JAPN 5559New Course in Japanese (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in the subject of Japanese.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2011
JAPN 5710Introduction to Literary Japanese (Bungo) (3.00)
An introduction to classical Japanese; selections from classical narratives and poetry.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012
JAPN 5870Reading Journalism (3.00)
Advanced Japanese language seminar, designed to help students read, interpret, analyze, and discuss current issues in Japanese society, culture, economy and/or politics through an in-depth examination of selected magazine articles from one of Japan's top investigative magazines, Aera.
Course was offered Spring 2012
JAPN 5880Reading Banana Yoshimoto and Haruki Murakami (3.00)
This language seminar introduces two of Japan's most popular contemporary fiction writers by reading and interpreting selections from Kitchen and Dance, Dance, Dance, Selections give students an insight to how today's Japanese youth, in search of meaning in life and intimate connections, copes with Japan's rapidly changing society and culture.
Course was offered Fall 2012
JAPN 5993Independent Study in Japanese (1.00 - 3.00)
Independent Study in Japanese; Prerequisites: permission of instructor
JAPN 7010Reading Japanese I: Advanced Topics (3.00)
Designed for graduate students who need to fulfill Japanese language competency.
JAPN 7020Reading Japanese II: Advanced Topics (3.00)
Designed for graduate students who need to fulfill Japanese language competency.
JAPN 7559New Course in Japanese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese.
JAPN 7820Mysteries, Detective Fiction and Business Novels (3.00)
Reading and discussion in Japanese. Develops comprehension and verbal expression skills at the Fourth-Year level. Reading selections include some on Japan's bestselling and award-winning writers, Seicho Matsumoto, Miyuki Miyabe, and Ikke Shimizu. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or equivalent.
JAPN 7830Media Japanese (3.00)
Reading and discussion in Japanese. Develops comprehension and verbal expression skills at the Fourth-Year level. Reading selections include articles from Aera, Japan's counterpart of Newsweek; manga, artistic comic magazines; and film criticism. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or equivalent.
JAPN 7860Modern and Contemporary Japanese Poetry (3.00)
An advanced Japanese Language course focused on poetic language and each poet's metaphoric world. The course consists of reading, writing, oral presentations, and free discussion in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Fall 2011
JAPN 8559New Course in Japanese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese.
Japanese in Translation
JPTR 2559New Course in Japanese in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese in translation.
JPTR 3010Survey of Traditional Japanese Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides an introduction to Japanese literature from earliest times through to the nineteenth century. We will read selections from representative texts and genres, including myth, poetry, prose fiction, memoir literature, drama, and works of criticism. No knowledge of Japanese culture or language is required.
JPTR 3020Survey of Modern Japanese Literature (3.00)
A gateway to the rich, diverse modern Japanese literary tradition, from the early 1900s to the present, this course adopts socio-cultural and gender perspectives in the context of world literature.
JPTR 3100Myths and Legends of Japan (3.00)
A seminar exploring Japan's earliest myths describing the origins of its islands, their gods, and rulers through close readings in English of eighth-century chronicles and poems. Fulfills the Non-Western and Second Writing requirements.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2012
JPTR 3210The Tale of Genji (3.00)
A seminar devoted to an in-depth examination in English translation of Japan's most renowned work of literature, often called the world's first novel. Satisfies the Non-Western and Second Writing requirements.
Course was offered Fall 2014
JPTR 3290Feminine Fictions in Japanese Court Literature (3.00)
This seminar will take up the world's earliest instance of literature written extensively by, for, and about women, including such famous works as the Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon and Sarashina Diary, among others. The focus will be on reading gender as a fictional enactment of desire and identity that is performed through acts of writing and reading. No prior knowledge of Japanese language or literature is required.
Course was offered Fall 2013
JPTR 3300Love in Modern Japanese Fiction (3.00)
This seminar examines through Japanese prose fiction the still elusive idea and expression of romantic love, first introduced to Japan in the late 1800s (Meiji, 1868-1912) and the pull of traditional values that shy away from the fulfillment of an emotional life and integrating love and sexual desire.
Course was offered Fall 2015
JPTR 3320Cinematic Images of Japanese Culture and Society (3.00)
This seminar examines how films from Japan visually raise different cultural and social issues, and how they relate to the universal human condition. With an understanding that films involve so many different disciplines, this seminar examines contemporary Japan via comparativist and cross-cultural perspectives by paying careful attention to the effects of the imagistic and visual power that only films can offer.
JPTR 3390Japanese Writers Speak Their Minds (3.00)
A literary and socio-histocial examination of Japanese men's and women's fiction and essays as a primer to Japan's conflicted socio-cultural-gender history in light of the country's complex psychological relationship to the West.
Course was offered Fall 2014
JPTR 3559New Course in Japanese in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in Japanese in translation.
JPTR 3600Urban Fantasies in Edo Literature (3.00)
This seminar takes up Japanese literature made between 1600 and 1900, including such iconic forms as haiku poetry and kabuki, that came out of one of the most sophisticated and advanced forms of urban culture in global history centered around the million-plus inhabitants of Edo (now Tokyo). Satisfies the Non-Western and Second Writing requirements.
JPTR 3620Religion in Japanese Popular Culture (3.00)
The course explores different topics and media relevant to the understanding of the relationship between religion and popular culture in Japan. Through readings, film screenings, discussions, and written assignments, students will become familiar with those ideas and world-views that have informed Japanese culture in order to assess the roles played by different media forms in the popularization of religious practices and beliefs.
Course was offered Spring 2016
JPTR 3900Sleuthing Japan's Culture and Society: Japanese Mysteries (3.00)
This seminar will examine the surprisingly diverse cultural landscapes of Japan through the prism of its finest and most popular mysteries and detective fiction. Prior exposure to Japanese literature encouraged but not required.
JPTR 3910Kawabata and Oe: Japan's Nobel Laureates (3.00)
This seminar focuses on the achievements of Japan's Two Nobel Laureates within the diverse modern Japanese literary tradition and their respective places in world literature.
JPTR 3931A Cultural Understanding of U.S.-Japan Relations (3.00)
This seminar examines how culture and communication have often contributed to the perpetuation of myths and misperceptions of Japan and the U.S. about each other. Prior exposure to Japanese culture encouraged.
JPTR 4500Capstone Seminar (3.00)
Restricted to Japanese majors, this course is designed as a capstone seminar that will require a class presentation and an extended final paper that demonstrate the significant knowledge of Japanese language.
JPTR 4559New Course in Japanese in Translation. (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese in translation.
JPTR 4991Japanese Capstone (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Restricted to Japanese majors, this course is designed as a capstone seminar that will require a class presentation and an extended final paper that demonstrate the significant knowledge of Japanese language.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
JPTR 5010Survey of Traditional Japanese Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides an introduction to Japanese literature from earliest times through to the nineteenth century. We will read selections from representative texts and genres, including myth, poetry, prose fiction, memoir literature, drama, and works of criticism. No knowledge of Japanese culture or language is required.
JPTR 5020Survey of Modern Japanese Literature (3.00)
Introduction to the modern Japanese canon (1890's to the present). Writers studied include Natsume Sôseki, the first modern writer to delve into the human psyche; Mori Ôgai, the surgeon-turned writer; Rynôsuke Akutagawa, the consummate writer of short stories; Shiga Naoya, the "god" of "I-Novel" Japanese fiction; Yukio Mishima, whose seppuku suicide caused a sensation world-wide; Endô Shôsaku, the Christian writer; two Nobel laureates, Yasunari Kawabata, the pure aesthetician, and Kenzaburo Ôe, the political gadfly.
JPTR 5100Myths and Legends of Japan (3.00)
A seminar exploring Japan's earliest myths describing the origins of its islands, their gods, and rulers through close readings in English of eighth-century chronicles and poems.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
JPTR 5210The Tale of Genji (3.00)
This course is devoted to an in-depth examination of Japan's most renowned work of literature and the world's first novel. Topics covered will include: material culture (architecture, clothing, gardens); political and social history; gender and class; marriage customs; poetry and poetics; the arts (music, perfume, painting, etc.); and religious beliefs (in particular spirit possession) among others.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2011
JPTR 5290Feminine Fictions in Japanese Court Literature (3.00)
This seminar will take up the world's earliest instance of literature written extensively by, for, and about women, including such famous works as the Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon and Sarashina Diary, among others. The focus will be on reading gender as a fictional enactment of desire and identity that is performed through acts of writing and reading. No prior knowledge of Japanese language or literature is required.
Course was offered Fall 2013
JPTR 5300Love in Modern Japanese Literature (3.00)
This seminar examines through Japanese prose fiction the still elusive idea and expression of romantic love, first introduced to Japan in the late 1800s (Meiji, 1868-1912) and the pull of traditional values that shy away from the fulfillment of an emotional life and integrating love and sexual desire.
Course was offered Fall 2015
JPTR 5390Modern Japnese Writers Speak Their Minds (3.00)
A seminar on a literary and socio-histocial examination of Japanese men's and women's fiction and essays as a primer to Japan's conflicted socio-cultural-gender history in light of the country's complex psychological relationship to the West.
Course was offered Fall 2014
JPTR 5559New Course in Japanese in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in Japanese in translation.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
JPTR 5600Urban Fantasies in Edo Literature (3.00)
This seminar takes up Japanese literature made between 1600 and 1900, including such iconic forms as haiku poetry and kabuki, that came out of one of the most sophisticated and advanced forms of urban culture in global history centered around the million-plus inhabitants of Edo (now Tokyo).
JPTR 5620Religion in Japanese Popular Culture (3.00)
The course explores different topics and media relevant to understand the relationship between religion and popular culture in Japan. Through readings, screenings, discussions, and written assignments, students will reflect on those key ideas that have informed Japanese culture; will question the role that different media forms had in the popularization of religious practices; will critically reflect on mediated portrayals of religion. Prerequisite: Third-Year Japanese or the Equivalent
Course was offered Spring 2016
JPTR 5900Sleuthing Japan's Culture and Society: Japanese Mysteries (3.00)
This course will examine the surprisingly diverse cultural landscapes of Japan through the prism of its finest and most popular mysteries and detective fiction. We will explore what the culturally conditioned combination of intuition, logic and detection bears on the actual sleuthing process of each mystery. Since many of the works are written by women, we will compare them to representative works by female Western mystery writers.
JPTR 5990Modern Japanese Women Writers (3.00)
Introduces the resurgence of the female literary tradition from 1904 to the present. Focuses on how literary women in Japan express their subversive voice often through the autobiographical fiction. Taught in English. Restricted to area studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: JPTR 5020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
Korean
KOR 1010Elementary Korean I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the fundamentals of modern Korean. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed.
KOR 1020Elementary Korean II (4.00)
The second in a two-semester introduction to modern Korean. Prerequisite: KOR 1010 or equivalent background (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).
KOR 1060Accelerated Elementary Korean (4.00)
This course is specifically designed for students with native or near-native speaking ability in Korean, but with reading and writing ability equivalent to a student who has completed KOR 1020. The course seeks to achieve a basic literacy and the ability to express themselves clearly on a variety of topics. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
KOR 1559New Course in Korean (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Korean.
Course was offered Spring 2013
KOR 2010Intermediate Korean I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Builds on the foundations acquired in KOR 1010-1020 with further refinement of all four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: KOR 1020 or equivalent background (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).
KOR 2020Intermediate Korean II (4.00)
The second in a two-semester intermediate language sequence. Prerequisite: KOR 2010 or equivalent background (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).
KOR 2559New Course in Korean (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Korean.
KOR 3010Advanced Korean I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A continuation of Intermediate Korean. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Readings and discussions are related to various aspects of modern Korea. Prerequisite: KOR 2020 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
KOR 3015Language House Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Korean conversation for residents of the Shea language house.
KOR 3020Advanced Korean II (3.00)
The second part in a two-semester sequence. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Readings and discussions are related to various aspects of modern Korea. Prerequisite: KOR 3010 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
KOR 3559New Course in Korean (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Korean.
Course was offered Spring 2011
KOR 4010Advanced Readings in Modern Korean I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will offer the students the opportunities to develop advanced reading proficiency in modern Korean language. The course will deal with advanced reading material, mostly from authentic writings in various genres and styles, such as newspaper editorials, columns, essays, T.V. news clips, short stories, and other expository and literary writings. Prerequisites: KOR 3010 or instructor permission.
KOR 4020Advanced Readings in Modern Korean II (3.00)
This course is the second in a two-course sequence offering students the opportunity to develop advanced reading proficiency in modern Korean language through advanced reading material, mostly from authentic writings in various genres and styles, such as newspaper editorials, columns, essays, T.V. news clips, short stories, and other expository and literary writings. Prerequisites: KOR 4010 or instructor permission
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2012
KOR 4559New Course in Korean (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Korean
KOR 4993Independent Study in Korean (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Korean
KOR 5559New Course in Korean (3.00)
New course in the subject of Korean.
Korean in Translation
KRTR 1559New Course in Korean in Translation (3.00)
New course in the subject of Korean literature in translation
KRTR 2559New Course in Korean in Translation (3.00)
New course in the subject of Korean literature in translation
KRTR 3020Survey of Modern Korean Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A general introduction to modern Korean literature. Examines the major texts through selected readings of representative writers. Taught in English. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives and Second Writing requirement.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
KRTR 3030Survey of Korean Cinema (3.00)
A general introduction to Korean cinema. Examines the major films through selections by representative directors. Taught in English. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives requirement
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
KRTR 3390Gender in Modern and Contemporary Korea (3.00)
Seminar on representations of gender in modern and contemporary Korea, The course will focus on analysis and discussion with an emphasis on critical thinking.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
KRTR 3559New Course in Korean in Translation (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of Korean literature in translation
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2013, Fall 2011
KRTR 3800Seminar on Korea: Division North and South (3.00)
This course examines narratives of division through films and literary texts. Sub-topics will include the Korean War, national division, generational conflict, and gender.
KRTR 4559New Course in Korean in Translation (3.00)
New course in the subject of Korean literature in translation
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2011
KRTR 5020Survey of Modern Korean Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A general introduction to modern Korean literature. Examines the major texts through selected readings of representative writers. Taught in English. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives and Second Writing requirement.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
KRTR 5030Survey of Korean Cinema (3.00)
A general introduction to Korean cinema. Examines the major films through selections by representative diriectors. Taught in English. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives requirement. Graduate students are required to write a 25-30 page seminar paper using primary sources in Korean.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
KRTR 5390Gender in Modern and Contemporary Korea (3.00)
Seminar on representations of gender in modern and contemporary Korea, The course will focus on analysis and discussion with an emphasis on critical thinking.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
KRTR 5559New Course in Korean in Translation (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of Korean literature in translation
KRTR 5800Seminar on Korea: Division North and South (3.00)
This course examines narratives of division through films and literary texts. Sub-topics will include the Korean War, national division, generational conflict, and gender.
Tibetan
TBTN 1010Elementary Tibetan I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan for beginners with the intention of developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Examples are drawn from Tibetan short stories and proverbs, among other sources. Students gain knowledge of Tibetan culture to improve communication skills using a dynamic, interactive format.
TBTN 1016Intensive Introductory Tibetan (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
TBTN 1020Elementary Tibetan II (4.00)
An introduction to the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan for beginners with the intention of developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Examples are drawn from Tibetan short stories and proverbs, among other sources. Students gain knowledge of Tibetan culture to improve communication skills using a dynamic, interactive format. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 1010 Elementary Tibetan I.
TBTN 1026Intensive Introductory Tibetan (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: TBTN1016 or equivalent.
TBTN 116Intensive Introductory Tibetan (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for TBTN 1016.
TBTN 126Intensive Introductory Tibetan (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for TBTN 1026.
TBTN 1559New Course in Tibetan (3.00)
New course in Tibetan.
TBTN 2010Intermediate Tibetan I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intermediate skill-building in the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan, along with development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing through the integrated use of spoken and literary forms. Students will also enhance their knowledge of Tibetan culture in order to improve their communication skills. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 1020 Elementary Tibetan II.
TBTN 2016Intensive Intermediate Tibetan (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: TBTN 1016 & 1026 or equivalent
TBTN 2020Intermediate Tibetan II (4.00)
Intermediate skill-building in the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan, along with development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing through the integrated use of spoken and literary forms. Students will also enhance their knowledge of Tibetan culture in order to improve their communication skills. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 2010 Intermediate Tibetan I.
TBTN 2026Intensive Intermediate Tibetan (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: TBTN 1016 , 1026 & 2016 or equivalent.
TBTN 216Intensive Intermediate Tibetan (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for TBTN 2016.
TBTN 226Intensive Intermediate Tibetan (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for TBTN 2026.
TBTN 2559New Course in Tibetan (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Tibetan.
TBTN 3010Advanced Modern Tibetan I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A continuation of the Intermediate Tibetan language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Emphasis is laid on mastering comprehension and communication in colloquial Tibetan, writing skills in the various scripts of literary Tibetan, and integrating comprehension of colloquial and literary forms. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 2020 Intermediate Tibetan II.
TBTN 3020Advanced Modern Tibetan II (3.00)
A continuation of the Advanced Modern Tibetan I language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed on mastering oral communication skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in Advanced Modern Tibetan I. Pre-requisites: TBTN 3010: Advanced Modern Tibetan I.
TBTN 3030Advanced Modern Tibetan III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A continuation of the Advanced Tibetan I/II language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed mastering oral communications skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in Advanced Modern Tibetan II. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 3020 Advanced Modern Tibetan II.
TBTN 3040Advanced Modern Tibetan IV (3.00)
A continuation of the Advanced Tibetan language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed on mastering oral communications skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in previous courses. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 3030 Advanced Modern Tibetan III.
TBTN 3559New Course in Tibetan (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Tibetan.
TBTN 4559New Course in Tibetan (3.00)
New course in the subject of Tibetan.
TBTN 4993Independent Study in Tibetan (1.00 - 3.00)
Independent Study in Tibetan Prerequisites: permission of instructor
TBTN 5010Advanced Modern Tibetan I (3.00)
A continuation of the Intermediate Tibetan I/II sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Emphasis is placed on mastering comprehension and communication in colloquial Tibetan, writing skills in the various scripts of literary Tibetan, and integrating comprehension of colloquial and literary forms. The course employs a dynamic, interactive format to foster speaking and listening skills. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 2020 Intermediate Tibetan II.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
TBTN 5020Advanced Modern Tibetan II (3.00)
Advanced Modern Tibetan II
TBTN 5030Advanced Modern Tibetan III (3.00)
A continuation of the Advanced Tibetan I/II language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed mastering oral communications skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in Advanced Modern Tibetan II. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 5020 Advanced Modern Tibetan II.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
TBTN 5040Advanced Modern Tibetan IV (3.00)
A continuation of the Advanced Tibetan language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed on mastering oral communications skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in previous courses. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 5030 Advanced Modern Tibetan III.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
TBTN 5060Advanced Modern Tibetan for Research & Fieldwork (3.00)
A course in the Advanced Tibetan language sequence stressing mastery of modern Tibetan as it is currently used in Tibetan communities and in Tibetan-language international media. Emphasis will be placed on fluency in speaking and listening comprehension as well as on the application of a wide variety of grammatical, syntactical, and rhetorical structures. Instruction will utilize Tibetan-language newspaper, journal, radio, and television sources. Prerequisite: Instructor Consent
Course was offered Spring 2012
TBTN 5559New Course in Tibetan (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Tibetan.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
TBTN 8010Elementary Tibetan I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan for beginners with the intention of developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Examples are drawn from Tibetan short stories and proverbs, among other sources. Students gain knowledge of Tibetan culture to improve communication skills using a dynamic, interactive format.
TBTN 8011Intermediate Tibetan I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intermediate skill-building in the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan, along with development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing through the integrated use of spoken and literary forms. Students will also enhance their knowledge of Tibetan culture in order to improve their communication skills. Prerequisite: TBTN 8020 Elementary Tibetan II
TBTN 8012Advanced Modern Tibetan I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A continuation of the Intermediate Tibetan language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Emphasis is laid on mastering comprehension and communication in colloquial Tibetan, writing skills in the various scripts of literary Tibetan, and integrating comprehension of colloquial and literary forms. Prerequisite: TBTN 8021 Intermediate Tibetan II
TBTN 8016Intensive Intro. Tibetan (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
TBTN 8017Intensive Intermediate Tibetan (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisite: TBTN8016 & 8026 or equivalent
TBTN 8020Elementary Tibetan II (4.00)
An introduction to the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan for beginners with the intention of developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Examples are drawn from Tibetan short stories and proverbs, among other sources. Students gain knowledge of Tibetan culture to improve communication skills using a dynamic, interactive format. Prerequisite: TBTN 8010 Elementary Tibetan I
TBTN 8021Intermediate Tibetan II (4.00)
Intermediate skill-building in the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan, along with development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing through the integrated use of spoken and literary forms. Students will also enhance their knowledge of Tibetan culture in order to improve their communication skills. Prerequisite: TBTN8011 Intermediate Tibetan I
TBTN 8022Advanced Modern Tibetan II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A continuation of the Advanced Modern Tibetan I language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed on mastering oral communication skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in Advanced Modern Tibetan I. Prerequisite: TBTN8012 Advanced Modern Tibetan I
Course was offered Fall 2016
TBTN 8026Intensive Introductory Tibetan II (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisite: TBTN8016 or equivalent
TBTN 8027Intensive Intermediate Tibetan (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisite: TBTN 8016, 8026 & 8017 or equivalent
TBTN 8030Advanced Modern Tibetan III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A continuation of the Advanced Tibetan I/II language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed mastering oral communications skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in Advanced Modern Tibetan II. Prerequisite: TBTN8022 Advanced Modern Tibetan II
TBTN 8040Advanced Modern Tibetan IV (3.00)
A continuation of the Advanced Tibetan language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed on mastering oral communications skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in previous courses. Prerequisite: TBTN8030 Advanced Modern Tibetan III
TBTN 8060Advanced Modern Tibetan for Research & Fieldwork (3.00)
A course in the Advanced Tibetan language sequence stressing mastery of modern Tibetan as it is currently used in Tibetan communities and in Tibetan-language international media. Emphasis will be placed on fluency in speaking and listening comprehension as well as on the application of a wide variety of grammatical, syntactical, and rhetorical structures. Instruction will utilize Tibetan-language newspaper, journal, radio, and TV sources.
TBTN 8993Independent Study in Tibetan (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Tibetan
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Economics (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Economics
ECON 1559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of economics.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Fall 2010
ECON 2010Principles of Economics: Microeconomics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies demand and supply, consumer behavior, the theory of business enterprise, the operation of competitive and monopolistic markets, and the forces determining income distribution. A full introduction to economic principles warrants completion of both ECON 2010 and 2020. Students planning to take both semesters of economic principles are advised to take ECON 2010 first, though this is not required. The department recommends ECON 2010 to students intending to take only one semester of principles.
ECON 2020Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the determinants of aggregate economic activity, the effects of monetary and fiscal policy upon national income, and economic policy toward unemployment and inflation. A full introduction to economic principles warrants completion of both ECON 2010 and 2020. Students planning to take both semesters of economic principles are advised to take ECON 2010 first, though this is not required. The department recommends ECON 2010 to students intending to take only one semester of principles.
ECON 2060American Economic History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys American economic history from colonial origins to the present. Cross-listed as HIUS 2061.
ECON 2559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of economics.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ECON 3010Intermediate Microeconomics (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the theory of prices and markets; includes an analysis of the forces determining the allocation of economic resources in a market economy. Credit is not given for both ECON 3010 and 3110. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 and one of the following: MATH 1220, MATH 1320, APMA 1110.
ECON 3020Intermediate Macroeconomics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies macroeconomic theory and policy; includes an analysis of the forces determining employment, income, and the price level. Prerequisite: ECON 2020 and 3010 or 3110, or instructor permission.
ECON 3030Money and Banking (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the role of money in the economic system, with emphasis on monetary policy and theory. Prerequisite: ECON 2020.
ECON 3040The Economics of Education (3.00)
Analyzes the demand for, and supply of, education in the United States, governmental policies regarding education, and proposed reforms. Prerequisite: ECON 2010.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ECON 3050The Economics of Welfare Reform (3.00)
Analyzes the major government programs intended to help people with low incomes. Particularly concerned with whether programs have effects that are consistent with their justifications and how they can be redesigned to better achieve their goals. Prerequisite: ECON 2010.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2011
ECON 3070Economics and Gender (3.00)
Examines gender differences in the economy, decision-making and the division of labor within the family, and public policies that affect the status of women. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 or instructor permission.
ECON 3110Mathematical Microeconomics (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers the same topics as ECON 3010 using differential calculus through constrained maximization of functions of several variables. Credit is not given for both ECON 3010 and 3110. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 and two semesters of calculus.
ECON 3330Public Choice (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies politics using economic analysis. Topics include the theory of voting rules, regulation, taxation, and interest groups; the growth of government; and the design of constitutions. Prerequisite: ECON 2010.
ECON 3559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of economics.
ECON 3630Economics of the Middle East (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys major economic issues in the development of countries in the Middle East/North Africa region since World War II, using concepts in development economics. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 and 2020.
ECON 3720Introduction to Econometrics (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Guides students in the use and interpretation of economic data, focusing on the most common issues that arise in using economic data, and the methodology for solving these problems. Prerequisite: STAT 2120, STAT 3120, APMA 3110, or APMA 3120
ECON 4010Game Theory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes the theory of strategically interdependent decision making, with applications to auctions, bargaining, oligopoly, signaling, and strategic voting. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110, and STAT 2120 or equivalent
ECON 4020Auction Theory and Practice (3.00)
Covers the building blocks of modern auction theory (e.g. First Price versus Second Price, Dutch versus English, Revenue Equivalence, Auctions of Multiple Goods), critically assesses this theory by studying recent auctions in practice (e.g. 3G auctions, milk and timber auctions, eBay versus Amazon), and applies auction theory to other, non-auction, environments (e.g. election races, take-over-bid-wars, duopoly pricing). Prerequisite: ECON 3010 and STAT 2120 or equivalent.
ECON 4060Economics of Sports (3.00)
Through a study of the extensive literature on the economics of college and professional sports, various topics in microeconomic theory, such as monopoly and cartels, racial discrimination, and the relationship between earnings and productivity, are examined. The class emphasizes the mastery of the tools of economic analysis as well as the historical and institutional factors peculiar to sports. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 and STAT 2120 or equivalent.
Course was offered Summer 2010, Spring 2010
ECON 4080Law and Economics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Applies microeconomic theory to the analysis of legal rules and institutions. Includes the effect of economic forces on the development of law, and the effect of laws on the allocation of resources. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or instructor permission.
ECON 4090Mathematical Economics (3.00)
Introduces the basic mathematical techniques used by professional economists and other quantitative social scientists: equations, derivatives, comparative statics analysis of equilibrium models, optimization, constrained optimization, integration and dynamic models, difference and differential equation models, and inequality constraints in linear and nonlinear optimization problems. The purpose of the course is to prepare students for graduate work in economics and in the more quantitative MBA program. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110 and MATH 1210 and 1220 or equivalent.
ECON 4100Managerial Economics (3.00)
Applies economic analysis to management problems in business and government. Emphasizes solving problems through marginal analysis, decision making under uncertainty, determining and using the value of information, searching and bidding, bargaining and negotiation, and analysis of transaction costs. Examines methods of capital budgeting, linear programming, game theory, and forecasting. Considers strategic decisions in markets. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110 and a course in statistics.
Course was offered Fall 2010
ECON 4150Economics of Labor (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes employment and wages, including the economics of education, unemployment, labor unions, discrimination and income inequality. Prerequisites: ECON 3010 or 3110, and STAT 2120 or ECON 3720 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ECON 4160Economics of Health (3.00)
Uses microeconomic theory to examine the demand for health services and medical care, the market for medical insurance, the behavior of physicians and hospitals, issues pertaining to malpractice, and government policy. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or ECON 3110; MATH 1220 ; ECON 3720/4720 or STAT 3220.
ECON 4170The Economics of Information and Uncertainty (3.00)
The principles of microeconomics are used to examine decision making under uncertainty: finance, learning, savings, contracts, and oligopoly. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 and ECON 3020.
ECON 4180Regulating Infrastructure (3.00)
Analysis of ownership arrangements and regulation of infrastructure industries. Industries examined typically include telecommunications, the Internet, public utilities, and transportation facilities. Special problems posed by natural monopolies, network industries, essential facilities, and congestion. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110.
ECON 4190Industrial Organization (3.00)
Studies market structure, firm strategy, and market performance. Topics include strategic interactions among firms, as well as business practices such as mergers and acquisitions, price discrimination, advertising, product selection, innovation, vertical restraints, cartels, and exclusionary conduct. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110.
ECON 4195Empirical Industrial Organization (3.00)
Empirical Industrial Organization examines various timely issues related to market structure, firm strategy, and market performance by combining the analysis of data and economic theory to develop and estimate econometric models. Prerequisites: ECON 301, ECON 372
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ECON 4200Antitrust Policy (3.00)
Studies government regulation and control of business through public policies designed to promote workable competition. Prerequisite: ECON 2010.
ECON 4210International Trade: Theory and Policy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the nature and determinants of international trade and factor movements; the effects of international trade on prices of goods and factors; the consequences of tariffs, quotas, customs unions, and other trade policies and agreements, national or international; and international trade and the balance of payments. ECON 3010 or ECON 3110; MATH 1220; ECON 3720/4720 or STAT 3220.
ECON 4220International Finance and Macroeconomics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies fixed and floating exchange rate systems. Topics include determinants of a nation's balance of international payments; macroeconomic interdependence of nations under various exchange-rate regimes and its implications for domestic stabilization policies; and the international coordination of monetary and stabilization policies. Prerequisite: ECON 3020.
ECON 4230Seminar on Trade and Development (3.00)
Examines various topics related to either international trade, Third World development, or interactions between the two. Examples include the effects of NAFTA, the WTO, multinational firms, child labor, rich country protectionism against Third World imports, volatile primary commodity markets, and how trade liberalization affects workers in rich and poor countries. The course will be structured on student presentations and directed-research projects. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or ECON 3110, and either ECON 4210 or ECON 4610.
ECON 4310Economics of the Public Sector (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the justifications for government activities, the design of programs consistent with these justifications, the effects of major existing and proposed expenditure programs and taxes, and positive and normative analyses of political systems. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110.
ECON 4330Economics of Taxation (3.00)
Introduces the basic principles of taxation from an economic rather than an accounting perspective. The themes of the course are the incidence and efficiency of taxes who ends up paying a tax and how people change their behavior to avoid a tax. The course will focus directly on the U.S. tax system and how it treats income from work, saving, and production. Prerequisite: ECON 3010.
ECON 4340The Theory of Financial Markets (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the theory and operation of financial markets and the role of financial assets and institutions in the economic decisions of individuals, firms, and governments. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110, 3030, and STAT 2120 or equivalent. .
ECON 4350Corporate Finance (3.00)
Analyzes the theory of financing corporate operations and corporate decisions regarding the allocation of capital among alternative projects; includes the nature of financial instruments and the behavior of capital markets. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110, 3030, and STAT 2120 or equivalent.
ECON 4360Empirical Finance (3.00)
Develops and tests models of asset pricing and allocation in finance, to determine both the validity of the theories and the extent to which they should guide us in financial decision-making. Prerequisite: Must have met the Financial Economics concentration declaration prerequisites.
ECON 4370Behavioral Finance (3.00)
Behavioral finance questions the efficient market hypothesis. In addition, this course explores noise trader models and the 'over and under reaction' debate. Readings are mostly from professional journals. Students should be quite serious about finance. Prerequisite: Econ 3010 or 3110 and ECON 4340
ECON 4380Investment Management (3.00)
This course examines the investment process used by a variety of instiutional investors. Students will study the tools and the investment challenges faced by investment managers at such institutions. These include evaluating the role of institutional investors (e.g, endowments and pensions), portfolio choice, manager choice, asset allocation, risk management, and alternative asset class investing
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2014
ECON 4390The Economic Theory of Advertising (3.00)
Course deals with theories explaining the nature of advertising, and evaluates market performance in this industry, using Game Theory and Oligopoly Theory. Calculus will be used extensively. Prerequisite: STAT 2120 or equivalent, ECON 3010 or 3110, and MATH 1220 or 1320.
ECON 4400Topics in Economic History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Comparative study of the historical development of selected advanced economies (e.g., the United States, England, Japan, continental Europe). The nations covered vary with instructor. Prerequisite: ECON 3020, or ECON 2010 and 2020 and instructor permission.
ECON 4410Economics of the European Union (3.00)
Studies the history, theory, and empirics of European economic integration. Focuses on monetary union, as well as product and factor market integration. Prerequisite: ECON 3020.
ECON 4420Macroeconomic Policy (3.00)
Integrated analysis of public policies (including: monetary, fiscal, debt-management, foreign exchange, and incomes) designed to cope with fluctuations in national income, employment, and the price level, and to influence the rate of economic growth. Emphasizes policies adopted during specific historical episodes and the theory of macroeconomic policy. Prerequisite: ECON 3020.
ECON 4430Environmental Economics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the origins of environmental problems, how to measure the value of environmental amenities, and the efficacy of specific forms of regulation, including mandated technologies, taxes, subsidies, and pollution permit trading. Topics include air and water pollution, climate change, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, and sustainable development. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110.
ECON 4440Economic Inequality (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Economic analysis of the growth of income and wealth inequality since 1980, in the United States and around the world. Emphasis on measuring inequality, understanding the causes of growing inequality, and possible policy responses.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ECON 4559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of economics.
ECON 4590Majors Seminar (1.00 - 2.00)
Reading, discussion, and research in selected topics. Topics vary by instructor and course may be taken for credit more than once. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ECON 4610Economic Development (3.00)
Studies the peculiar problems of economic growth in underdeveloped countries. Emphasizes public policies for both the countries themselves and the more developed countries and international agencies. Prerequisite: ECON 2020; ECON 3010 or ECON 3110; ECON 3720/4720 or STAT 3220.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012
ECON 4620Seminar on Development Economics (3.00)
This course covers important topics in development economics, such as health, education, gender, environment, institutions, and infrastructure. The primary goal of the course is to prepare students to conduct and evaluate empirical research in development economics. To this end, the course will cover empirical tools necessary to study the problems facing developing economies. Requisites: ECON 3010, ECON 3720 and/or ECON 4720
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2012
ECON 4660Economy of Japan (3.00)
Reviews Japan's economic development from the Tokugawa Era onward, and then explores different sectors and issues of the modern Japanese economy. Prerequisite: ECON 3020 or permission of instructor.
ECON 4710Economic Forecasting (3.00)
Analyzes the theory and practice of forecasting economic variables using models for linear stochastic processes, including specifying, estimating, and diagnosing models of economic time series. Prerequisite: MATH 1220; ECON 3720/4720 or STAT 3220.
Course was offered Fall 2011
ECON 4720Econometric Methods (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Meets concurrently with ECON 5720. Studies the application of statistical methods to the testing and estimation of economic relationships. Emphasizes applied econometric studies and the problems that arise when analyzing time series and cross section data by means of stochastic linear models. Prerequisite: ECON 3720 or STAT 3120 or STAT 3220 or APMA 3110 or APMA 3120
ECON 4810Advanced Macroeconomic Theory (3.00)
Studies macroeconomic theory beyond the intermediate level. Emphasizes dynamic aspect of macroeconomic analysis under uncerainty, asset pricing, and various topics of macroeconomic policy. Includes a review of basic mathematical tools and models of economic growth. Prerequisites: ECON 3010 and ECON 3020
ECON 4820Experimental Economics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the use of laboratory methods to study economic behavior. Topics include experimental design, laboratory technique, financial incentives, and analysis of data. Emphasizes applications: bargaining, auctions, market price competition, market failures, voting, contributions to public goods, lottery choice decisions, and the design of electronic markets for financial assets. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110 and a course in statistics, or instructor permission.
ECON 4880Seminar in Policy Analysis (3.00)
Introduces the methods used to estimate the effects of existing and proposed government programs. Methods will be illustrated with applications to several areas of government policy. Students will complete an empirical policy analysis under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110, ECON 3720, and ECON 4310.
ECON 4990Distinguished Majors Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Required for Distinguished Majors. An introduction to economic research and the writing of a Distinguished Majors thesis. Although the course is intended for Distinguished Majors, other highly motivated and accomplished students may be admitted if space permits. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110; and either 3720 or 4720 or instructor permission.
ECON 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study under the direction of a regular faculty member. Students may not use this class to obtain academic credit for a summer internship. Prerequisite: GPA of 3.300 in UVa ECON courses.
ECON 4995Supervised Research (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research under the direction of a regular faculty member. Students may not use this class to obtain academic credit for a summer internship.Prerequisite: GPA of 3.300 in UVa ECON courses.
ECON 4999Distinguished Majors Thesis (1.00 - 3.00)
Supervised research culminating in the writing of a Distinguished Majors thesis. Restricted to members of the Distinguished Majors Program.
ECON 5090Introduction to Mathematical Economics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies topics in univariate and multivariate calculus and linear algebra. Includes applications to the theory of economic statics. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus and one additional semester of college mathematics, or instructor permission.
ECON 5100Introduction to Mathematical Economics II (3.00)
Studies topics in the theories of difference and differential equations and dynamic optimization. Includes applications to the theory of economic dynamics. Prerequisite: ECON 5090 or instructor permission.
ECON 5352British Economic History Since 1850 (3.00)
Studies the structure, performance, and policy in the British economy since 1850, focusing on the causes and consequences of Britain's relative economic decline. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2014
ECON 5520Special Topics in Economics (3.00)
Graduate students combine course work in an upper-level undergraduate economics course with additional special assignments. Because topics vary with instructor, this course may be repeated for credit Prerequisite: Graduate standing and instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ECON 5559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of economics.
ECON 5720Econometric Methods (3.00)
Meets concurrently with ECON 4720. Studies the application of statistical methods to the testing and estimation of economic relationships. Emphasizes applied econometric studies and the problems that arise when analyzing time series and cross section data by means of stochastic linear models. Prerequisite: Math 1220 and one of the following statistics courses: ECON 3710, ECON 3720, STAT 3120, STAT 3220, APMA 3110, APMA 3120, or permission of instructor.
ECON 7010Microeconomic Theory I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the theory of consumer and producer choice. Includes partial equilibrium analysis of competitive and imperfectly competitive markets. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
ECON 7020Macroeconomic Theory I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces macroeconomic theory, emphasizing economic growth and the business cycle. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
ECON 7030Microeconomic Theory II (4.00)
Studies general equilibrium analysis, welfare economics, externalities, and public goods. Prerequisite: ECON 7010 or instructor permission.
ECON 7040Macroeconomic Theory II (4.00)
Studies advanced topics in the theory of money and income. Prerequisite: ECON 7020 or instructor permission.
ECON 7559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of economics.
ECON 7710Econometrics I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the concepts and basic techniques of probability theory and statistical inference. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
ECON 7720Econometrics II (4.00)
Development of the linear and non-linear regression models including hypothesis testing, specification, instrumental variables, generalized least squares, and asymtotic distribution theory. Includes an introduction to identification and estimation of simultaneous equation models. Prerequisite: ECON 7710 or instructor permission.
ECON 8010Microeconomic Theory III (4.00)
Studies advanced topics in microeconomic theory such as uncertainty, imperfect information, imperfect competition, game theory, capital theory and dynamic analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
ECON 8050American Economic History (3.00)
Studies the economic evolution of the United States. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2011
ECON 8150Economics of Labor Markets (3.00)
Introduction to labor economics, including economic aspects of employment, wages, schooling, labor unions, and discrimination. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 and 7720 or instructor permission.
ECON 8160Seminar in Labor Economics and Development (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies advanced topics in labor economics, emphasizing applications to developing countries. Cross-listed as ECON 8190. Prerequisite: ECON 8150 and 7720.
ECON 8170Industrial Organization I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the industrial structure of the economy and its effects on allocation of resources. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
ECON 8180Industrial Organization II (3.00)
Advanced study of selected problems in industrial organization. Prerequisite: ECON 8170 or instructor permission.
ECON 8190Economics of Underdeveloped Areas (3.00)
Studies advanced topics in labor economics, emphasizing applications to developing countries. Cross-listed as ECON 8160.
ECON 8210International Trade Theory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the theory of international trade and analysis of the economic effects of tariffs, quotas, and other departures from free trade. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
ECON 8220International Finance (3.00)
Topics include the balance of payments, long-term and short-term capital movements, the international money market, international monetary standards, international equilibrium and the mechanism of adjustment, exchange variations, and the objectives of international monetary policies. Prerequisite: ECON 7020 or instructor permission.
ECON 8230Advanced Topics in International Trade (3.00)
The course studies very recent papers on International Trade, or the "micoreconomics of globalization," in order to get students conversant with current research. By the end of the semester, students should be ready to explore potential dissertation topics in the field. Prerequisites: ECON 8210 or permission of Instructor
ECON 8310Public Economics I (3.00)
Topics include the justifications for government activities; principles of program analysis; illustrative theoretical and empirical analysis of expenditure programs; and theories of political processes. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
ECON 8320Public Economics II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the foundations of excess burden, incidence analysis, and optimal taxation; studies of taxation; general equilibrium analysis for tax policy; and the study of tax reform. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
ECON 8350Advanced Macroeconomic Theory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced study of selected topics in macro- and monetary economics, with and emphasis on theoretical and computational issues. Prerequisite: ECON 7040 or instructor permission.
ECON 8360Empirical Macroeconomics (3.00)
Advanced study of selected topics in macro and monetary economics, with an emphasis on empirical methods. Prerequisite: ECON 7040 or instructor permission.
ECON 8410Applied Microeconomics Workshop (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies current research in applied microeconomics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
ECON 8420Macroeconomics Workshop (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies current research in macroeconomics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
ECON 8430Economic Theory Workshop (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies current research in economic theory. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
ECON 8440International Trade and Development Workshop (3.00)
Studies current research in finance. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
ECON 8450Public Economics Workshop (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies current research in public economics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
ECON 8460Econometrics Workshop (3.00)
Studies current research in econometrics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
ECON 8559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of economics.
ECON 8710Cross Section Econometrics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies econometric tools for the analysis of cross-section and qualitative data. Prerequisite: ECON 7720 or instructor permission.
ECON 8720Time Series Econometrics (3.00)
Studies econometric techniques for the analysis of economic time series. Prerequisite: ECON 7720 or instructor permission.
ECON 8730Econometric Methods for Data-Rich Environments (3.00)
"Traditional" econometric inference is hard to implement in "big data" settings. This course provides a bridge between highly efficient scalable tools from Machine Learning and nonparametric econometric models. The focus will be on developing non-parametric models of large datasets, establishing uniform consistency results for the analyzed models, and bridging the computational efficiency and statistical properties of the estimators.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ECON 8820Experimental Economics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analysis of the use of laboratory methods to study economic behavior. Topics include experimental design, laboratory technique, and nonparametric analysis of data. Emphasizes using controlled observations to evaluate alternative economic theories and policies. Applications include bargaining, auctions, oligopoly, asymmetric information, voting, public goods, financial markets, and tests of expected utility and game theories. Prerequisite: ECON 7010 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ECON 8991Research Methods in Economics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The course focuses on developing research ideas into a formal paper. Students work in small groups with the instructor, completing writing assignments that form the body of a scholarly paper and offering critical evaluations of other students' assignments. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
ECON 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
ECON 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
ECON 9550Selected Research Problems in Economics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced research into specific economic problems under detailed faculty supervision.
ECON 9559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of economics.
ECON 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, to be taken only in the first semester after passing a field exam, and before a dissertation director has been selected.
ECON 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of the first reader or prospective first reader.
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Comparative Literature
CPLT 2010History of European Literature I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys European literature from antiquity to the Renaissance, with emphasis on recurring themes, the texts themselves, and the meaning of literature in broader historical contexts.
CPLT 2020History of European Literature II (4.00)
Surveys European literature from the Renaissance to the twentieth century, with emphasis on recurring themes, the texts themselves, and the meaning of literature in broader historical contexts.
CPLT 2559New Course in Comparative Literature (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Comparative Literature.
CPLT 3410History of Drama II: Ibsen to the Present (3.00)
This is the second of a two-semester survey of the history of Western drama from the fifth century B.C. to the present. This semester we will trace the development of drama from the emergence of realism to the present. This is a turbulent, vibrant period in the history of drama, rivaled only by that of the Greeks and the Elizabethans. We will study realism and the reactions against it: expressionism, surrealism, Epic Theater, Absurdism.
CPLT 3420Modern Drama--Ibsen to Absurdism (3.00)
This is the first half of a two-semester course on modern and contemporary drama in the Western world, with brief forays into other regions. ENGN 3420 surveys the modern period from its inception through the post-World War II period; ENGN 3430 covers the contemporary period. ENGN 3420 first examines the emergence of realism then moves through various reactions against and adjustments to realism during the period.
CPLT 3430Contemporary Drama (3.00)
This is the second half of a two-semester course on modern and contemporary American and European drama (with forays into other regions), covering post-Absurdism to the present. We will examine postwar quests for dramatic and theatrical structures relevant to a socially and morally chaotic world. From a study of reactions to the Theatre of the Absurd, we move to an investigation of contemporary drama.
CPLT 3559New Course in Comparative Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Comparative Literature.
CPLT 3590Topics in Comparative Literature (3.00)
Changing topics with explore Comparative Literature topics, such as theory, genre, periods, or major authors with an international impact.
CPLT 3600Literary Theory (3.00)
An introduction to literary theory, required of all Comparative Literature majors. This seminar will normally be taken in the third year.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
CPLT 3710Kafka and His Doubles (3.00)
Introduction to the work of Franz Kafka, with comparisons to the literary tradition he worked with and the literary tradition he formed.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2011
CPLT 3720Freud and Literature (3.00)
In formulating his model of the psyche and his theory of psychoanalysis, Freud availed himself of analogies drawn from different disciplines, including literature. Freud's ideas were then taken up by many twentieth-century literary writers. After introducing Freud's theories through a reading of his major works, the course will turn to literary works that engage with Freud.
Course was offered Fall 2015
CPLT 3730Modern Poetry: Rilke, Valéry, and Stevens (3.00)
Studies in the poetry and prose of these three modernist poets, with emphasis on their theories of artistic creation. The original as well as a translation will be made available for Rilke's and Valery's poetry; their prose works will be read in English translation.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012
CPLT 3740Narratives of Childhood (3.00)
Childhood autobiography and childhood narrative from Romanticism to the present.
CPLT 3750Women, Childhood, Autobiography (3.00)
Cross-cultural readings in women's childhood narratives. Emphasis on formal as well as thematic aspects.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
CPLT 3760Ways of Telling Stories: Eighteenth-Century Fiction (3.00)
Comparative studies in the European novel. Dominant novel types, including the fictional memoir, the novel in letters, and the comic "history."
CPLT 3770Women Writers: Women on Women (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses on women writers from any era who address the topic of femininity: what it means or implies to be a woman.
Course was offered Fall 2016
CPLT 3850Fiction of the Americas (3.00)
In this seminar, we will study the centuries long 'conversations' between North American and Spanish American writers. Principally through short stories and some novels, we will examine their mutual fascination. Our reading list will include works by Edgar Allan Poe, Ambrose Bierce, Horacio Quiroga, John Reed, Mariano Azuela, William Faulkner, Jorge Luis Borges, Julio Cortázar, García Márquez, Carlos Fuentes, Margaret Atwood, Manuel Puig
Course was offered Spring 2010
CPLT 4559New Course in Comparative Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Comparative Literature.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012
CPLT 4990Comparative Literature Seminar (3.00)
Open to all students, with preference given to comparative literature majors in case of overenrollment. Topics may vary; a typical subject is "the theory and practice of tragedy.
CPLT 4998Fourth Year Thesis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Two-semester course in which the student prepares and writes a thesis with the guidance of a faculty member. After being accepted to the distinguished majors program, the student should decide on a thesis topic and find an advisor by the end of the third year. In the fall semester (497), the student engages in an extended course of reading and produces at least 20 pages of written text; in the spring (498), the student completes and submits the thesis.
CPLT 4999Fourth Year Thesis (3.00)
Two-semester course in which the student prepares and writes a thesis with the guidance of a faculty member. After being accepted to the distinguished majors program, the student should decide on a thesis topic and find an advisor by the end of the third year. In the fall semester (497), the student engages in an extended course of reading and produces at least 20 pages of written text; in the spring (498), the student completes and submits the thesis.
CPLT 8002Comparative and Transnational Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An advanced seminar that studies issues presented when considering literature in its transnational context, paying special attention to comparison. Focus on the modern and contemporary period, but we consider also earlier periods. 2 essays and final exam. This course is required for the Graduate Certificate in Comparative Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
CPLT 8559New Course in Comparative Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Comparative Literature.
Course was offered Fall 2012
English-American Literature to 1900
ENAM 3110American Literature to 1865 (3.00)
Surveys American literature from the Colonial Era to the Age of Emerson and Melville. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2011
ENAM 3120American Literature Since 1865 (3.00)
Surveys American literature, both prose and poetry, from the Civil War to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3130African-American Literature I (3.00)
Analyzes the earliest examples of African-American literature, emphasizing African cultural themes and techniques that were transformed by the experience of slavery as that experience met European cultural and religious practices. Studies essays, speeches, pamphlets, poetry, and songs. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ENAM 3140African-American Literature II (3.00)
Continuation of ENAM 3130, this course begins with the career of Richard Wright and brings the Afro-American literary and performing tradition up to the present day. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3150The American Renaissance (3.00)
Analyzes the major writings of Poe, Emerson, Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman, Thoreau, and Dickinson. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
ENAM 3160Realism and Naturalism in America (3.00)
Analyzes American literary realism and naturalism, its sociological, philosophical, and literary origins as well as its relation to other contemporaneous literary movements. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2013
ENAM 3180Introduction to Asian American Studies (3.00)
An interdisciplinary introduction to the culture and history of Asians and Pacific Islanders in America. Examines ethnic communities such as Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, Asian Indian, and Native Hawaiian, through themes such as immigration, labor, cultural production, war, assimilation, and politics. Texts are drawn from genres such as legal cases, short fiction, musicals, documentaries, visual art, and drama. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3240Faulkner (3.00)
An intensive study of the works of William Faulkner in the contexts of American literature, southern literature, and international modernism.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012
ENAM 3280Reading the Black College Campus (3.00)
Historically Black Colleges and University campuses are records of the process of democratizing (extending to excluded social groups such as African-Americans) opportunities for higher education in America. Through landscapes, we trace this record, unearthing the politics of landscapes via direct experience as well as via interpretations of representations of landscapes in literature, visual arts, maps, plans, and photographs. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2010
ENAM 3300American Poetry (3.00)
Studies theme and technique in major American poets. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2010, Fall 2009
ENAM 3400American Fictions (3.00)
Classic American fiction 1800-1900. Readings vary but may include Cooper, Sedgewick, Stowe, Hawthorn, James, Twain, Chestnutt, Chopin, Dreiser, Crane, Melville
Course was offered Fall 2013
ENAM 3450American Short Novel (3.00)
Examines American short novels since 1840 by such authors as Poe, Melville, James, Jewett, Crane, Larsen, Faulkner, Reed, MacLean, Auster, and Chang. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2014
ENAM 3500Studies in American Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3510Studies in African-American Literature and Culture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intensive study of African-American writers and cultural figures in a diversity of genres. Includes artists from across the African diaspora in comparative American perspective. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3520Major American Authors (3.00)
Studies the work of one or two major authors. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Summer 2010
ENAM 3559New Course in American Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of American Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3570Contemporary Ethnic American Fiction (3.00)
This course introduces students to the growing body of fiction by recent American writers of ethnic and racial minorities. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3750Sex and Sentiment (3.00)
Focuses on the rise of sentimental novels and sensational novels between the American Revolution and the Civil War. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014
ENAM 3770Women in American Art (3.00)
Analyzes the roles played by women as artists and as the subjects of representation in American art from the colonial period to the present. Some background in either art history or gender studies is desirable. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3780Science and Identity in American Literature (3.00)
Studies literary representations of science, pseudo-science and technology in nineteenth century America, particularly works that explore the possible effects of science on personal, civic, and social identity. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3850Folklore in America (3.00)
Surveys the traditional expressive culture of various ethnic and religious groups in America, including songs, folk narratives, folk religion, proverbs, riddles. Emphasizes southeastern Anglo-Americans. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3870Literature of the West (3.00)
Analyzes selected works by writers of the Western United States from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Emphasizes the Anglo-American exploration, settlement, and development of the West, as well as readings from other ethnic groups, including Native and Hispanic Americans. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3880Literature of the South (3.00)
Analyzes selected works of poetry and prose by major Southern writers. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3890Mass Media and American Culture (3.00)
Studies the development and impact of mass forms of communication in America including newspapers, magazines, film, the wireless and the radio, television, and the Internet. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 4500Advanced Studies in American Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Limited enrollment. Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 4559New Course in American Literature To 1900 (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of American Literature To 1900. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 4814African-American Women Authors (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ENAM 4840Fictions of Black Identity (3.00)
This class will examine novels, essays, critical works that address the meanings of blackness in an American context. We will explore the notion that Black identity is a fiction, not necessarily in the sense of falsity, but in its highly mediated, flexible, and variable condition. Among the questions to consider: how does one make and measure Black identity? What is the value of racial masquerade? For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: third year, fourth year, AAS or English major or minor.
ENAM 4845Black Speculative Fiction (3.00)
This course seeks to explore the world of African American 'speculative' fiction. This genre of writing largely includes science fiction, fantasy fiction, and horror. In this class, we will read, watch, and discuss narratives by black writers of speculative fiction to better understand the motivation, tone, and agenda in the work of black writers. We will also consider the role of black culture and representation in the larger field. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: third year, fourth year, English major or minor, AAS major or minor.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
ENAM 5559New Course in American Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of American Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses..
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2011
ENAM 5840Contemporary African-American Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course for advanced undergraduates and master's-level graduate students surveys African-American literature today. Assignments include works by Evreett, Edward Jones, Tayari Jones, Evans, Ward, Rabateau, and Morrison
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
ENAM 8100Early American Literature (3.00)
Surveys American literature to 1840 designed to introduce the literature of the Colonial and early National periods, and to examine the intellectual and literary backgrounds of nineteenth-century American literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 8130Early African American Literature (3.00)
Surveys pivotal moments and texts in the history of African-American prose, from 1760, the date of Briton Hammon's Narrative of Uncommon Sufferings to 1903, the year of W. E. B. DuBois's The Souls of Black Folk. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2013
ENAM 8300American Poetry of the Nineteenth Century (3.00)
Studies selected poets of the century, their media, their audiences, and their reputations. Coverage will be broad, with some emphasis on Bryant, Longfellow, Lowell, Emerson, Whitman, Dickinson, and Crane. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2011
ENAM 8520Major American Authors (3.00)
Studies the work of one or two major writers within a precise historical context. A recent pair was Hawthorne and Melville. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
ENAM 8540Studies in American Fiction (3.00)
Analyzes the writings of major authors approached through the consideration of such specific topics as historical romance, Gothic romance, and American mythmaking. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 8559New Course in American Literature To 1900 (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of American Literature To 1900. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 9500Seminar in American Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics range from the colonial period to the cultural influence of pragmatism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 9559New Course in American Literature To 1900 (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of American Literature To 1900. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 9910Research in American Literature (3.00)
Modern and Contemporary Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Criticism
ENCR 3000Contemporary Literary Theory (3.00)
Introduces some of the most influential schools of contemporary literary theory and criticism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2014
ENCR 3400Theories of Reading (3.00)
This course has two parts. The first half offers a survey of influential styles of critical reading, including psychoanalysis, structuralism, deconstruction, and several styles of political interpretation. The second half invites students to think theoretically yet sympathetically about affective dimensions of reader response such as identification, empathy, enchantment, and shock.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2012
ENCR 3559New Course in Criticism (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Criticism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 3620Introduction to Criticism and Cultural Studies (3.00)
Introduces the various and contested theories and practices of what has come to be called 'cultural studies.' Examines various theoretical traditions and histories of mass culture and advertising. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 3630Psychoanalytic Criticism (3.00)
Studies Freudian and post-Freudian psychology and its literary applications. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 3710Intellectual Prose (3.00)
Studies non-fictional discursive prose. Readings drawn from such fields as criticism, aesthetic theory, philosophy, social and political thought, history, economics, and science; from the Renaissance to the present day. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 3810Feminist Theories and Methods (3.00)
Introduces current feminist scholarship in a variety of areas literature, history, film, anthropology, and psychoanalysis, among others pairing feminist texts with more traditional ones. Features guest speakers and culminates in an interdisciplinary project. Cross listed as SWAG 3810. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 4500Advanced Studies in Literary Criticism (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Limited enrollment. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 4559New Course in Criticism (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Criticism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 5559New Course in Criticism (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Criticism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2010
ENCR 5620History of Literary Criticism (3.00)
In this course we pursue two lines of argument at once: we read a judicious selection of the canonical primary and secondary works in the history of literary criticism from Plato to the mid-twentieth century; and we learn how to identify in a principled way a specific 'pluralism' of philosophic methods variously constituting these texts. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
ENCR 5650Books as Physical Objects (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys bookmaking over the past five centuries. Emphasizes analysis and description of physical features and consideration of how a text is affected by the physical conditions of its production. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 8100Introduction to Literary Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces UVa's research resources and the needs and opportunities for their use. The library and its holdings are explored through a series of practical problems drawn from a wide range of literary subjects and periods. Required of all degree candidates in the M.A. and Ph.D. programs. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 8559New Course in Criticism (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Criticism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 8600Criticism in Theory and Practice (3.00)
Studies critical theories and the kinds of practical criticism to which they lead. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2010
ENCR 8610An Introduction to Modern Literary Theory and Criticism (3.00)
Studies 20th-century theoretical writings, focusing on intellectual movements such as Marxism, Psychoanalysis, Structuralism and Post-Structuralism, and to influential thinkers such as Barthes, Bakhtin, Derrida, Kristeva, and Butler. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 8640Critical Methods (3.00)
'Critical method' is the point at which general philosophical or political claims intersect with specific techniques of interpretation. The aim of this course is to give students a thorough introduction to current debates in the methodology of literary and cultural studies in ways that will aid their own future thinking and writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2013
ENCR 8670Feminist Theory (3.00)
An introduction to American feminist theory its major concerns, historical development, array of methodologies, and formative debates. Divergent theoretical and critical texts on gender/sexuality are juxtaposed with primary materials ranging from early novels to contemporary movies. Likely topics include queer theory, transnational feminism, feminist cultural studies, the gendering of race, and feminist approaches to film. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 8800Aesthetics and Politics (3.00)
This course explores the various ways in which art and politics have been seen as synonymous or separate ('the autonomy of art'). It includes a survey of key concepts and terms in the history of modern literature and the visual arts.
Course was offered Fall 2014
ENCR 8900Disability Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of disability studies, which examines how physical differences show up in literature, culture, and social policy. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENCR 9500Seminar in Critical Theory (3.00)
Topics vary from year to year.
ENCR 9559New Course in Criticism (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Criticism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 9650Introduction to Textual Criticism and Scholarly Editing (3.00)
Studies the transmission of texts over the past five centuries and examines theories and techniques of editing literary and non-literary texts, both published and unpublished. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Creative Writing
ENCW 2200Introduction to Creative Nonfiction (3.00)
Creative non-fiction encompasses a variety of genres - personal essays, travelogues, memoir, nature writing, literary journalism - that present factual information from a personal perspectives. We will read works by writers either hailing from or intimately familiar with each of countries we are visiting. attending to how these authors use elements of fiction, such as scene, dialogue, character, story, and metaphor, to tell their "true" stories.
ENCW 2300Poetry Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the craft of writing poetry, with relevant readings in the genre. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCW 2530Introduction to Poetry Writing - Themed (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the craft of writing poetry, with relevant readings in the genre. Both readings and writing assignments will be on topics that vary. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENCW 2560Introduction to Fiction Writing - Themed (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the craft of writing fiction, with relevant readings in the genre. Both readings and writing assignments will be on topics that vary. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENCW 2600Fiction Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the craft of writing fiction, with relevant readings in the genre. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCW 3310Intermediate Poetry Writing I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students advanced beyond the level of ENWR 2300. Involves workshop of student work, craft discussion, and relevant reading. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENCW 3320Intermediate Poetry Writing II (3.00)
For students advanced beyond the level of ENWR 2300. Involves workshop of student work, craft discussion, and relevant reading. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENCW 3350Intermediate Nonfiction Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students advanced beyond the level of ENWR 2600. Involves workshop of student work, craft discussion, and relevant reading. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
ENCW 3559New Course in Creative Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Creative Writing.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ENCW 3610Intermediate Fiction Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students advanced beyond the level of ENWR 2600. Involves workshop of student work, craft discussion, and relevant reading. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENCW 4350Advanced Nonfiction Writing (3.00)
For advanced students with experience in writing literary nonfiction. Involves workshop of student work, craft discussion, and relevant reading. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ENCW 4810Advanced Fiction Writing I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Devoted to the writing of prose fiction, especially the short story. Student work is discussed in class and individual conferences. Parallel reading in the work of modern novelists and short story writers is required. For advanced students with prior experience in writing fiction. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENCW 4830Advanced Poetry Writing I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For advanced students with prior experience in writing poetry. Student work is discussed in class and in individual conferences. Reading in contemporary poetry is also assigned. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENCW 4993Independent Project in Creative Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For the student who wants to work on a creative writing project under the direction of a faculty member. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENCW 5310Advanced Poetry Writing II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intensive work in poetry writing, for students with prior experience. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015
ENCW 5610Advanced Fiction Writing II (3.00)
A course for advanced short story writers. Student manuscripts are discussed in individual conference and in class. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015
ENCW 7310MFA Poetry Workshop (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Graduate-level poetry writing workshop for advanced writing students. A weekly 2.5 hour workshop discussion of student poems. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCW 7559New Course in Creative Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of academic, professional, and creative writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCW 7610MFA Fiction Workshop (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A course devoted to the writing of prose fiction, especially the short story. Student work is discussed in class and in individual conferences. Parallel reading in the work of modern novelists and short story writers is required. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Limited enrollment.
ENCW 8559New Course in Creative Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of academic, professional, and creative writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCW 8993Independent Writing Project (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intended for graduate students who wish to do work on a creative writing project other than the thesis for the Master of Fine Arts degree under the direction of a faculty member. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Permission of the chair.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ENCW 8995Research in Creative Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in creative writing for M.F.A. students. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
ENCW 8999MFA Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Non-topical research hours taken as part of the Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Lit
ENEC 3110English Literature of the Restoration and Early Eighteenth Century (3.00)
Surveys representative writers, themes, and forms of the period 1660-1740. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 3120English Literature of the Late Eighteenth Century (3.00)
Surveys representative writers, themes, and forms of the period 1740-1800. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 3130English Literature of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys representative writers, themes, and forms of the period 1660-1800. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENEC 3200Eighteenth-Century Women Writers (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 3400Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Drama (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces students to major plays, playwrights, and theatrical issues of the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in Britain. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 3500Eighteenth-Century Topics (3.00)
Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 3559New Course in Restoration and Eighteenth-century Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of restoration and eighteenth-century literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2014
ENEC 3600The English Novel I (3.00)
Studies the rise and development of the English novel in the 18th century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 4300Gothic Spaces (3.00)
This seminar explores early gothic novels (from /The Castle of Otranto/ to /Frankenstein/) in their contexts of eighteenth-century art, architecture, music, history, politics, religion, and sexuality.
ENEC 4500Advanced Studies in Eighteenth-Century Literature I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Limited enrollment. Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 4559New Course in Restoration and Eighteenth-century Literature. (1.00 - 3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of restoration and eighteenth-century literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 5559New Course in the subject of Restoration and Eighteenth-century Literature. (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of restoration and eighteenth-century literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ENEC 8400Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Drama (3.00)
Studies the British theater from 1660 to 1800, including works by writers such as Wycherley, Behn, Congreve, Dryden, Centlivre, Steele, Goldsmith, and Sheridan. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
ENEC 8500Topics in Eighteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Topics vary and recently include 'From Classic to Romantic' and 'Eighteenth-Century Poetry.' For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 8559New Course in Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of restoration and eighteenth-century literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2010
ENEC 8600Eighteenth-Century Prose Fiction (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies prose fiction in the 18th century. Authors include Defoe, Haywood, Richardson, Fielding, Burney, Sterne, and Austen. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 9500Studies in Eighteenth-Century Literature I, II (3.00)
Topics vary, focusing on a theme, genre, or group of writers. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 9559New Course in the subject of Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Literature. (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of restoration and eighteenth-century literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 9910Research in Restoration and Eighteenth Century (3.00)
Research in Restoration and Eighteenth Century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Miscellaneous
ENGL 1500Masterworks of Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the study of literature. Why is imaginative literature worth reading and taking seriously? How do we prepare ourselves to be the best possible readers of imaginative literature?
ENGL 1550Literature and the Professions (3.00)
An introduction to the study of literature that focuses on the intersections between imaginative literature and other fields of human endeavor. Why is imaginative literature worth reading and taking seriously? How can becoming a better reader enhance other aspects of our careers and our lives?
Course was offered Fall 2014
ENGL 1559New Course in Miscellaneous English (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of miscellaneous English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2013
ENGL 2010History of European Literature I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys European literature from antiquity to the Renaissance, with emphasis on recurring themes, the texts themselves, and the meaning of literature in broader historical contexts.
ENGL 2020History of European Literature II (4.00)
Surveys European literature from the Renaissance to the twentieth century, with emphasis on recurring themes, the texts themselves, and the meaning of literature in broader historical contexts.
ENGL 2559New Course in Miscellaneous English (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of miscellaneous English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ENGL 3559New Course in Miscellaneous English (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of miscellaneous English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 3610The English Novel in the Nineteenth Century (3.00)
This course will examine the major British novels of the 19th Century in the context of their setting in London and British culture. The course will include visits to London sites presented in the works that will be read. Readings include such major novelists as Dickens, Bronte, Wilde, Stoker, and others.
ENGL 3810History of Literatures in English I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A three-semester, chronological survey of literatures in English from their beginnings to the present day. Studies the formal and thematic features of different genres in relation to the chief literary, social, and cultural influences upon them. ENGL 3810 covers the period up to 1660; ENGL 3820, the period 1660-1880; and ENGL 3830, the period 1880 to the present. Required of all majors. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 3820History of Literatures in English II (3.00)
A three-semester, chronological survey of literatures in English from their beginnings to the present day. Studies the formal and thematic features of different genres in relation to the chief literary, social, and cultural influences upon them. ENGL 3810 covers the period up to 1660; ENGL 3820, the period 1660-1880; and ENGL 3830, the period 1880 to the present. Required of all majors. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 4559New Course in Miscellaneous English (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of miscellaneous English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: third year, fourth year, English major or minor, AAS major or minor.
ENGL 4998Distinguished Majors Program (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Directed research leading to completion of an extended essay to be submitted to the Honors Committee. Both ENGL 4998 and 4999 are required of honors candidates. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 4999Distinguished Majors Program (1.00 - 3.00)
Directed research leading to completion of an extended essay to be submitted to the Honors Committee. Both courses are required of honors candidates. Graded on a year-long basis. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 6500Topics in English (for teachers) (1.00)
Courses in subject areas of relevant to middle and high school English teachers, each meant to provide such teachers with a sense of the state of the sub-field, with a focus on the central authors, texts, and approaches, and on challenges that might face a first-time teacher of the particular subject area.
ENGL 8559New Course in Miscellaneous English (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of miscellaneous English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 8993Independent Study (3.00)
A single semester of independent study under faculty supervision for MA or PhD students in English doing intensive research on a subject not covered in the usual courses. Requires approval by a faculty member who has agreed to supervise a guided course of reading and substantial written exercise, a detailed outline of the research project, and authorization by the Director of Graduate Studies in English. Only one may be offered for Ph.D credit. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 8998M.A. Thesis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
M.A. students in English may choose to write a substantial thesis directed by a faculty member. Students opting for a thesis should draw up a proposal and secure a director to supervise the project. Students choose between a critical thesis of 10,000-15,000 words and a pedagogical thesis (described on our website). Students enroll in this three-credit course for a single semester, either fall or spring; it is not available during the summer. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 8999Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students taking this course are expected to prepare for their M.A. oral examination and proceed with their M.A. research. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/graduate/current.
ENGL 9559New Course in Miscellaneous English (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of miscellaneous English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 9899Woodson Institute Fellows Pre- and Post-Doctoral Research (12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a supervised research course without formal classroom instruction.
ENGL 9995Dissertation Seminar (3.00)
Required of students in the Department's PhD program who are at or near the beginning of the dissertation writing process. Addresses the problems encountered by students as they begin to tackle the dissertation. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students taking this course are expected to prepare for their preliminary qualifying oral examinations for the doctorate. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Genre Studies
ENGN 3310The Lyric (3.00)
Studies the major lyrical forms and traditions in Western literature, with particularly close reading of poems written in English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Summer 2011
ENGN 3400History of Drama I: Aeschylus to Ibsen (3.00)
This is the first of a two-semester survey of the history of Western drama from the fifth century B.C. to the present; the first semester will take us through the eighteenth century. Aside from investigating, through a close reading of the texts, what makes for ageless drama, we will also examine the texts from several contextual perspectives. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2011
ENGN 3410History of Drama II: Ibsen to the Present (3.00)
This is the second of a two-semester survey of the history of Western drama from the fifth century B.C. to the present. This semester we will trace the development of drama from the emergence of realism to the present. This is a turbulent, vibrant period in the history of drama, rivaled only by that of the Greeks and the Elizabethans. We will study realism and the reactions against it: expressionism, surrealism, Epic Theater, Absurdism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2012
ENGN 3420Modern Drama--Ibsen to Absurdism (3.00)
This is the first half of a two-semester course on modern and contemporary drama in the Western world, with brief forays into other regions. ENGN 3420 surveys the modern period from its inception through the post-World War II period; ENGN 3430 covers the contemporary period. ENGN 3420 first examines the emergence of realism then moves through various reactions against and adjustments to realism during the period. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 3430Contemporary Drama (3.00)
This is the second half of a two-semester course on modern and contemporary American and European drama (with forays into other regions), covering post-Absurdism to the present. We will examine postwar quests for dramatic and theatrical structures relevant to a socially and morally chaotic world. From a study of reactions to the Theatre of the Absurd, we move to an investigation of contemporary drama. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 3440London, The Theatrical City (3.00)
This course explores the theatrical culture of London. Students will attend plays in a variety of genres and will discuss and write about both the history of London theater and the contemporary theatrical scene.
ENGN 3450Tragedy (3.00)
Studies the development of tragic forms. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 3559New Course in Genre Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Genre Studies. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 3600Studies in Short Fiction (3.00)
Analyzes form, technique, and ideas in selected short fiction from various periods in the British, American, and Continental traditions. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010
ENGN 3610Forms of the Novel I (3.00)
Studies the relation of form, narrative technique, and idea in selected novels from various periods of English, American, and Continental fiction (in translation). First semester to about 1900, second semester to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2010
ENGN 3620Forms of the Novel II (3.00)
Studies the relation of form, narrative technique, and idea in selected novels from various periods of English, American, and Continental fiction (in translation). First semester to about 1900, second semester to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 3630The Southern Short Story Cycle (3.00)
The short story cycle has been important throughout the history of American literature, but particularly in the South. Readings include Toomer, Porter,Wright, Faulkner, O'Connor, McCullers.
Course was offered Summer 2015
ENGN 3800Romance (3.00)
Investigates the narrative form and cultural uses of Romance. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 3820The Art and Theory of Comedy (3.00)
Studies in comic theory and practice from the classical period to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 3840Satire (3.00)
Reading and discussion of major satirical works from classical times to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ENGN 4500Advanced Studies in Literary Genres (3.00)
Limited enrollment. Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 4559New Course in Genre Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Genre Studies. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2013
ENGN 8310The Lyric Genre (3.00)
Surveys English lyric poems from Chaucer to Auden; designed to isolate what is lyrical (i.e., unprosaic, musical, aesthetic, reflexive, egotistical, or sublime) in this body of literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ENGN 8510Form and Theory of Fiction (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides a practitioner's perspective on a selection of works of fiction.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
ENGN 8520Form and Theory of Poetry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides a practitioner's perspective on a selection of poetic works.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
ENGN 8559New Course in Genre Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Genre Studies. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Fall 2010
ENGN 9500Seminar in Literary Genres I, II (3.00)
Topics range from comedy as an art form to a study of various approaches to the novel. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
ENGN 9559New Course in Genre Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Genre Studies. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Literary Prose
ENLP 4550Topics in Literary Prose (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
One of two required readings courses for students admitted to the Area Program in Literary Prose, also open to other qualified students. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENLP 4720Area Program in Literary Prose Thesis Course (3.00)
Directed writing project for students in the English Department's Undergraduate Area Program in Literary Prose, leading to completion of an extended piece of creative prose writing.
Course was offered Spring 2016
English-Language Study
ENLS 3030History of the English Language (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the development of English word forms and vocabulary from Anglo-Saxon to present-day English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLS 3690American English (3.00)
A historical examination of the peculiar development of the English language, both spoken and written, in the Americas, primarily in the United States, from the time of the first European settlements to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Introductory Seminar in Literature
ENLT 2100Introduction to Literary Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite for declaring an English major. Introduces students to some fundamental skills in critical thinking and critical writing about literary texts. Readings include various examples of poetry, fiction, and drama. The course is organized along interactive and participatory lines. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2511Masterpieces of English Literature (3.00)
Surveys selected English writers from the fourteenth through the eighteenth century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2513Major Authors of American Literature (3.00)
Studies major works in American literature before 1900. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2514Modern American Authors (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys major American writers of the twentieth century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2523Studies in Poetry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the poetic techniques and conventions of imagery and verse that poets have used across the centuries. Exercises in scansion, close reading, and framing arguments about poetry. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2524Studies in Drama (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the techniques of the dramatic art, with close analysis of selected plays. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2526Studies in Fiction (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the techniques of fiction. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2530Studies in Global Literature (3.00)
Examines a selection of works, primarily in English but occasionally in translation, from around the world. The list of works and genres treated will vary. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2014
ENLT 2547Black Writers in America (3.00)
Topics in African-American writing in the US from its beginning in vernacular culture to the present day; topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2548Contemporary Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces trends in contemporary English, American, and Continental literature, especially in fiction, but with some consideration of poetry and drama. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2550Shakespeare (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies selected sonnets and plays of Shakespeare. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2552Women in Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes the representations of women in literature as well as literary texts by women writers. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2555Special Topics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Usually an introduction to non-traditional or specialized topics in literary studies, (e.g., native American literature, gay and lesbian studies, techno-literacy, Arthurian romance, Grub Street in eighteenth-century England, and American exceptionalism). For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2559New Course in Introductory Seminar in Literature (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic as an introductory seminar in literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2012
English-Modern & Contemporary Literature
ENMC 3110British Literature of the Twentieth Century (3.00)
Surveys major trends and figures in British literature from 1890 to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2010
ENMC 3120American Literature of the Twentieth Century (3.00)
Studies the major poetry and fiction. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3130Modern Comparative Literature (3.00)
Studies major international movements and figures in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3150Literature of the Americas (3.00)
Comparative study of various major writers of North, Central, and South America. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2010
ENMC 3160Twentieth Century Women Writers (3.00)
Studies fiction, poetry, and non-fiction written by women in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3300Contemporary American Poetry (3.00)
Studies the style and themes of recent and contemporary poets and their influence. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3310Major African-American Poets (3.00)
Examines poems representative of the African American literary traditions. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ENMC 3320Modern Poetry (3.00)
This course is a survey of modern poetry written in English. 'Make it new,' wrote Ezra Pound, and this course explores the various ways in which modern poets reinvented poetry in the first half of the twentieth century. It examines the signature style and literary contribution of selected anglophone poets, asking how they remade inherited genres, forms, and vocabularies.
Course was offered Fall 2011
ENMC 3330Contemporary Poetry (3.00)
This course is a survey of poetry in English from World War II to the present. It explores the array of postwar idioms, forms, and movements in the United States and across the world, whether poetry written in inherited forms, free verse, or avant-garde styles. It examines the primary achievements and vociferous debates in contemporary anglophone poetry.
ENMC 3340Contemporary British Poetry (3.00)
Study of identity and style in poetry since 1945.
ENMC 3420Modern Drama II (3.00)
A two-semester survey of European and American modern drama, with some attention to works from other regions. The first half covers the late nineteenth century to World War II; the second focuses on drama from the post-war period to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
ENMC 3450Modern Drama I (3.00)
A two-semester survey of European and American modern drama, with some attention to works from other regions. The first half covers the late nineteenth century to World War II; the second focuses on drama from the post-war period to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ENMC 3500Studies in Modern and Contemporary Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course takes up topics in the study of literature in English in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3510Major British and American Writers of the Twentieth Century (3.00)
Close reading of the works of two or three major British or American authors. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Spring 2011
ENMC 3559New Course in Modern and Contemporary Literature. (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Modern and Contemporary Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Summer 2012, Fall 2009
ENMC 3570Contemporary Ethnic American Fiction (3.00)
This course introduces students to the growing body of fiction by recent American writers of ethnic and racial minorities. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3600World Literature in English (3.00)
This course will explore Anglophone fiction and drama from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean over the last half century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3610Modern and Contemporary Fiction (3.00)
Introduces British, American, and Continental masterpieces, emphasizing new ideas and the new forms of fiction in the twentieth century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3630Vietnam War in Literature and Film (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In the US, "Vietnam" signifies not a country but a lasting syndrome that haunts American politics and society, from foreign policy to popular culture. But what of the millions of Southeast Asian refugees the War created? What are the lasting legacies of the Vietnam War for Southeast Asian diasporic communities? We will examine literature and film (fictional and documentary) made by and about Americans, Vietnamese, Cambodians, Laotians, and Hmong.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENMC 3650Asian-American Fiction (3.00)
Studies Asian American literature as a cultural phenomenon and literary tradition, presenting a range of twentieth-century fictions by immigrants or their descendants from India, Pakistan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, and the Philippines. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3660The African Novel (3.00)
Studies the development of the Anglophone African novel as a genre, as well as the representation of the post-colonial dilemma of African nations and the revision of gender and ethnic roles. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3800Concepts of the Modern (3.00)
Studies the modern sensibility through an examination of the themes and techniques of aestheticism, psychology, existentialism, and twentieth and twenty-first centuries. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3810Modern Irish Literature (3.00)
Surveys Irish writing from the late nineteenth century to the present. Focuses on the relationships of Irish literature to Ireland's national identity and political processes. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2009
ENMC 4500Advanced Studies in Modern and Contemporary Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Limited enrollment. Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 4530Seminar in Modern Literature and Culture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Limited enrollment. An interdisciplinary seminar focusing on the interrelationships between literature and history, the social sciences, philosophy, religion, and the fine arts in the Modern period. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENMC 4540Seminar in Modern Studies (3.00)
Limited enrollment. An interdisciplinary seminar focusing on the interrelationships between literature and history, the social sciences, philosophy, religion, and the fine arts in the Modern period. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENMC 4559New Course in Modern and Contemporary Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Modern and Contemporary Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2010
ENMC 4993Modern Literature and Culture Independent Study (3.00)
ENMC 4993 will give students in the Modern Literature and Culture program the chance to pursue a 25-page independent study to consolidate their academic interests. Working one-on-one with an English faculty member, students must develop a compelling proposal and reading list and produce a rigorous scholarly exploration of their topic. Prerequisite: Approval by the director of the Modern Studies Program & by an English department faculty member who agrees to direct the project.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Fall 2013
ENMC 5100Contemporary Jewish Fiction (3.00)
Studies recent fiction by such Jewish writers as Isaac Bashevis Singer, Cynthia Ozick, Philip Roth, and Jonathan Safran Foer.
ENMC 5559New Course in Modern & Contemporary Lit (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Modern & Contemporary Lit.
ENMC 8110American Literature 1912-1929 (3.00)
Studies literary modernism in the United States.
ENMC 8150Literature of the Americas (3.00)
A comparative study of major fiction writers of North, Central, and South America in the past 40 years. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 8160Contemporary American Writers (3.00)
Studies recent U.S. writing in various genres.
ENMC 8310British Poetry of the Twentieth Century (3.00)
Studies in the twentieth-century sensibility: distortions and other tensions in the imaginative worlds of Hopkins, Yeats, Eliot, and Auden. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 8330Contemporary American Poetry (3.00)
Studies selected poets from the 1940s to the present, including Lowell, Jarrell, Plath, Ginsberg, and others. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 8500Topics in Modern and Contemporary Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 8559New Course in Modern and Contemporary Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Modern and Contemporary Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ENMC 8620The British Novel in the Twentieth Century (3.00)
Studies of major novels from James to the present with emphasis on James, Conrad, Joyce, Lawrence, Forster, Woolf, and Beckett.
ENMC 8630Major Modern Novelists (3.00)
Studies several works by a few modern novelists, such as Lawrence, Woolf, Mann, and Beckett.
ENMC 8660Problems in Post-Modern Fiction (3.00)
Studies the theory and practice (chiefly the latter) of postmodern fiction, comparative and international in scope, including such theorists as Todorov, Barthes, and Sontag; and such authors of fiction as Calvino, Coover, Butor, Pynchon, Kundera, Hawkes, Berger, Coetzee, Eco, with the likes of Kafka and Borges as background.
ENMC 8670African-American Fiction (3.00)
Studies the African-American novel from William Wells Brown to Toni Morrison, including Jean Toomer, Richard Wright, and Ralph Ellison, among others.
ENMC 8810African-American Literature (3.00)
Readings in African-American poetry, prose, and fiction of the twentieth century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 8860The Harlem Renaissance: African-American Writing Between the Wars (3.00)
Examines the cultural and artistic history of the period. Why was it called a 'renaissance'? Was Harlem a geographic or imaginative world? The framing of documents of the period are discussed (Alain Locke's The New Negro, Hughes' The Negro and the Racial Mountain, and Wright's Blueprint for Negro Writing, most especially). Includes works of the major authors (Toomer, Hughes, Hurston, Brown, Wright, and McKay), focusing on the major themes (the new negro, the folk, the idealization of Africa, the sense of the Jazz Age) as viewed from within the music.
ENMC 8870Teaching Modern Irish Literature (3.00)
We will study literary, historical, contextual, and critical texts as preparation for teaching a survey of 20th and early 21st century Irish literature at the undergraduate or advanced high school level.
ENMC 9300Contemporary American Poetry (3.00)
Concentrates on American experimental writing since 1970, examining important influences (Stein, Zukofsky, Cage, New American Poetry and Ashbery) as well as various contemporary poets. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 9500Studies in Modern and Contemporary Literature (3.00)
Topics have included Postmodern Fiction and Theory, Faulkner, Women and Cultures of Modernism, Yeats and Joyce, Modernism and the Invention of Homosexuality. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 9520Seminar in Comparative Literature I, II (3.00)
Recent topics include the poetry of Rilke, Valery, and Stevens and the literature of the Spanish Civil War. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 9559New Course in Modern and Contemporary Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Modern and Contemporary Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Medieval Literature
ENMD 3110Medieval European Literature in Translation (3.00)
Surveys English, French, German, Italian, Irish, Icelandic, and Spanish literature of the Middle Ages. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 3130Old Icelandic Literature in Translation (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A survey of the major works written in Iceland from around 1100 to the end of the Middle Ages. Works studied include several of the family and legendary sagas and selections from the Poetic Edda and the Edda of Snorri Sturluson. All readings are in translation.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2012
ENMD 3250Chaucer I (3.00)
Studies selected Canterbury Tales and other works, read in the original. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 3260Chaucer II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies Troilus and Criseyde and other works, read in the original. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 3510Medieval European Literature in Translation (3.00)
Explores themes in English, French, German, Italian, Irish, Icelandic, and Spanish literature of the Middle Ages. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 3559New Course in Medieval Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Medieval Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 3820Violence and Conflict Resolution in Medieval Literature (3.00)
Studies the representation of violence and peacemaking in the literature of medieval England, Scandinavia and the continent from Beowulf to the fifteenth century. Special emphasis is placed on the historical background. (IR)
Course was offered Spring 2011
ENMD 4500Advanced Studies in Medieval Literature I (3.00)
Limited enrollment. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 4559New Course in Medieval Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Medieval Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 5010Introduction to Old English (3.00)
Studies the language and literature of Anglo-Saxon England. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 5050Old Icelandic (3.00)
Introduces the language and literature of medieval Scandinavia; readings from the Poetic Edda and the sagas. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2012
ENMD 5200Beowulf (3.00)
Reading of the poem, emphasizing critical methods and exploring its relations to the culture of Anglo-Saxon England. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: ENMD 5010 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2011
ENMD 5559New Course in Medieval Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Medieval Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ENMD 8130Medieval Transitions to the Renaissance (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.English and Scottish literature from Chaucer to the sixteenth century.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ENMD 8250Chaucer I (3.00)
Studies The Canterbury Tales and their backgrounds. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2012
ENMD 8500Medieval Drama (3.00)
New course in Medieval Drama
Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2010, Spring 2010
ENMD 8559New Course in Medieval Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Medieval Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 8850Mapping the Middle Ages (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys literature, art, and culture in Western Europe from late Antiquity to the invention of printing, using a selection of major literary texts as a focal point. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 9500Advanced Studies in Medieval Literature (3.00)
Limited enrollment. Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 9559New Course in Medieval Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Medieval Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2013
ENMD 9995Research in Medieval Studies (3.00)
The Renaissance in England. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Nineteenth-Century British Literature
ENNC 3110English Poetry and Prose of the Nineteenth Century I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys the poetry and non-fictional prose of the Romantic period, including major Romantic poets and essayists. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 3120English Poetry and Prose of the Nineteenth Century II (3.00)
Surveys the poetry and non-fictional prose of the Victorian period, including the major Victorian poets and essayists. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Spring 2011
ENNC 3210Major British Authors of the Earlier Nineteenth Century (3.00)
Analyzes the principal works of three or more Romantic authors. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ENNC 3220Major British Writers of the Later Nineteenth Century (3.00)
Analyzes the principal works of two or more Victorian authors. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2014
ENNC 3230Victorian Prose (3.00)
Studies major Victorian prose writers with attention to fiction, autobiography, history, and other non-fictional forms. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 3240Victorian Poetry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A study of British poetry in the period 1832-1901.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2011
ENNC 3410The Origins of Modern Drama (3.00)
Examines experiments in dramatic form in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
ENNC 3500Nineteenth Century Topics (3.00)
Examination of particular movements within the period, (e.g., the Aesthetic Movement; the Pre-Raphaelites; and Condition-of-England novels). For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 3559New Course in Nineteenth-century British Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Nineteenth-century British literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 3600The English Novel II (3.00)
Reading of novels by Austen, Dickens, Thackeray, the Brontës, Gaskell, Meredith, Eliot, and Hardy. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 3620The Lives of the Victorians (3.00)
Introduces the literature and culture of the Victorian period, focusing on life-narrative in a variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, biography, and autobiography. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ENNC 3630The Continental Novel of the Nineteenth Century (3.00)
Study of major works of continental fiction in the nineteenth century.
ENNC 3850The Fiction of Empire (3.00)
Studies the representation of the British Empire in nineteenth-century works of fiction. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 4500Advanced Studies in Nineteenth Century Literature I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Limited enrollment. Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 4559New Course in Nineteenth-century British Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of nineteenth-century British literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 8110The Romantic Period (3.00)
The poetry and prose of the Romantic period. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
ENNC 8500Topics in Nineteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topic varies from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 8559New Course in Nineteenth-century British Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of nineteenth-century British literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 8900Disability Studies (3.00)
An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of disability studies, which examines how physical differences show up in literature, culture, and social policy. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 9500Nineteenth-Century Studies (3.00)
Topics have included Victorian discursive prose and intensive study of Shelley and Tennyson. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 9510Studies in Romanticism I, II (3.00)
Intensive study of one or two writers, e.g., Blake and Wordsworth, Keats and Byron. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 9559New Course in Nineteenth-century British Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of nineteenth-century British literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Pedagogy
ENPG 3800Tutoring Peer Writers (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prepares undergraduates to tutor peer writers by introducing them to theories of writing and practices of peer tutoring. Successful completion of the course will qualify students to apply for part-time paid peer tutoring positions in the Writing Center. Students may also use this course to prepare for volunteering as writing tutors in their local communities.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENPG 5400Counterpoint Seminar in Teaching Modern Literature (3.00)
This course offers future elementary, middle, high school teachers of English the opportunity to reflect on their own college learning of the subject; it teaches those future teachers how to convert that earlier learning into the stuff of K12 teaching. Specifically, course looks back at ENGL 3830, the last part of the English Department's 3-semester survey required for majors (or equivalent courses that future teachers may have taken elsewhere) Prerequisites: ENGL 3830 or its equivalent or permission of instructor
ENPG 8559New Course in Pedagogy (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of pedagogy. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENPG 8800Pedagogy Seminar (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course prepares first year doctoral students for the teaching they will do here at UVa in both literature classes and the writing program. Covers topics such as classroom management, leading discussion, grading papers. Limited enrollment. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENPG 8850Literature Surveys (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Weekly workshops with faculty and teaching staff of the 3000-level lecture courses, ENGL 3810, ENGL 3820 and ENGL 3830 and ENRN 3210 and ENRN 3220. Second-year Ph.D. students in English enroll in this course once during the semester in which they lead a discussion section of a lecture course. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENPG 9559New Course in Pedagogy (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of pedagogy. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Poetry Writing
ENPW 4559New Course in Poetry Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of poetry writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENPW 4820Poetry Program Poetics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This poetics seminar, designed for students in the English Department's Area program in Poetry Writing but open to other students on a space-available basis, is a close readings course for serious makers and readers of poems. Seminar topics vary by semester. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENPW 4910Poetry Capstone (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Directed poetry writing project for students in the English Department's Undergraduate Area Program in Poetry Writing, leading to completion of a manuscript of poems. Both courses are required for students in the Distinguished Majors Program. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENPW 4920Poetry Capstone (3.00)
Directed poetry writing project for students in the English Department's Undergraduate Area Program in Poetry Writing, leading to completion of a manuscript of poems. Both courses are required for students in the Distinguished Majors Program. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
English-Renaissance Literature
ENRN 3110Literature of the Renaissance (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys sixteenth-century English prose, poetry and drama. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 3130The Seventeenth Century (3.00)
Surveys the prose, poetry and drama of the earlier seventeenth century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 3210Shakespeare I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys Shakespeare's earlier career, emphasizing the histories and comedies. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 3220Shakespeare II (3.00)
Surveys Shakespeare's later career, emphasizing the tragedies and romances. It is not necessary to have taken ENRN 3210 to enroll in this course. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 3230Studies in Shakespeare (3.00)
Intensive study of selected plays. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013
ENRN 3250Milton (3.00)
Study of selected poems and prose, with particular emphasis on Paradise Lost. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 3400Drama in English from its Beginnings to 1642 (3.00)
Surveys medieval and Renaissance drama. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2011
ENRN 3559New Course in Renaissance Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Renaissance Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered January 2012, Spring 2011
ENRN 4410Shakespeare Seminar (3.00)
Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 4500Advanced Studies in Renaissance Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics vary from year to year. Recent examples are `Renaissance Word and Image' and `Masks of Desire.' For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 4530Seminar in Medieval and Renaissance Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Interdisciplinary seminar whose topics vary from year to year. For more information on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 4559New Course in Renaissance Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Renaissance Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 5559New Course in Renaissance Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Renaissance Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ENRN 8110Renaissance Poetry (3.00)
Studies the theory and practice of lyric and epic poetry in 16th-century England, with some brief glances at other forms: romance, epyllion, and verse essay. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2011
ENRN 8200Spenser (3.00)
Studies The Faerie Queene and other works. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013
ENRN 8400Renaissance Drama (3.00)
Surveys English drama of the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Fall 2010
ENRN 8500Studies in Renaissance Literature (3.00)
New course in Studies in Renaissance Literature
ENRN 8510Studies in Shakespeare (3.00)
Topics vary annually. Recent examples are `Shakespeare's Histories and Roman Plays" and `Reinventing Shakespeare'. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 8559New Course in Renaissance Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Renaissance Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Fall 2009
ENRN 8810The Idea of the Renaissance (3.00)
Neoplatonists, Protestants, skeptics, empiricists, princes, pedagogues, painters, poets: this course explores Renaissance culture in search of an idea of the period that is both descriptive and explanatory. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 9500Advanced Studies in Renaissance Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced Studies in Renaissance Literature
ENRN 9559New Course in Renaissance Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Renaissance Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 9995Research in the Renaissance (3.00)
Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Special Topics in Literature
ENSP 1060Introduction to Academic Conversations (3.00)
This class welcomes students to the university and to the ways academics read, discuss, and respond to intellectual conversations. Students will read and analyze college-level texts, practice stages of the composing process, and present responses orally in discussions and brief presentations. This course develops the strategies necessary to achieve proficiency in future writing classes as well as courses across the curriculum
ENSP 1559New Course in Special Topics In Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Special Topics In Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 1600Public Speaking (3.00)
The development of skills in the preparation, delivery, and criticism of speeches, with emphasis on the function of audience analysis, evidence, organization, language, and style. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered January 2016, January 2015
ENSP 2559New Course in English (3.00)
New Course in English
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, January 2010
ENSP 2610Point of View Journalism (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course analyzes 'point-of-view' journalism as a controversial but credible alternative to the dominant model of ''objectivity' in the U.S. news media. It will survey point-of-view journalists from Benjamin Franklin to the modern blog.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
ENSP 2810Women and Media in the Global South (3.00)
This course examines women and media in the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa through the lenses of new media, journalism, feminism, and gender studies, with cross-cultural comparisons to the U.S.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ENSP 3200An Irish Sense of Place: Literature, Language, Music, and the Arts (3.00)
This course will bind a series of Irish texts, musical compositions, works in the visual arts, and ideas about Irish sign language to their original settings or places of creation; our readings will span from the medieval to the contemporary, and we will visit the places we read about, see, and hear about.
ENSP 3300Literary Editing (3.00)
This course covers contemporary literary editing techniques and teaches students how to publish book-length works using modern print and electronic processes. The course may require students to purchase/lease computer software in addition to textbooks.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ENSP 3559New Course in Special Topics In Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Special Topics In Literature.
ENSP 3610Narratives of Illness and Doctoring (3.00)
Illness experience and medical practice alike are steeped in stories, narrative being a fundamental way we make sense of self and world (including illness and loss). This course inquires into connections among narrative, literature, and medicine through study of literary and other narratives that address a range of illnesses/conditions, the experience of doctoring, and important issues in contemporary medicine and culture. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 3620Modern Women Authors (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 3650Images of Women in 19th and 20th Century Fiction (3.00)
Images of Women in 19th and 20th Century Fiction
ENSP 3850The Dark Side of Hollywood: Film Noir (3.00)
Course focuses on directorial and photographic styles, the Expressionist legacy, and varieties of visual coherence in selected films noirs of Forties and Fifties Hollywood. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 3860Game of Thrones (3.00)
A study of George R. R. Martin's fantasy series and the television series based on it, exploring notions of literary and visual representation, racialism, fan fiction, and the gendered dimensions of power.
ENSP 4301Global Indigenous Media (3.00)
Close study of contemporary media produced by members of indigenous communities worldwide. Readings in media studies, critical theory, and critical anthropology. Seminar with presentations, short papers, and a research paper. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: one course in Media Studies, English, Anthropology, or a related discipline.
ENSP 4500Advanced Studies in Special Topics in Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Limited enrollment. Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 4559New Course in Special Topics In Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Special Topics In Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 4800The Bible (3.00)
Analyzes readings in the English Bible. Designed to familiarize or re-familiarize the literary student with the shape, argument, rhetoric, and purposes of the canon; with the persons, events, and perspectives of the major narratives; and with the conventions, techniques, resources, and peculiarities of the texts. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015
ENSP 4995Research Leading to an Essay on London (3.00)
Undergraduates who have successfully completed a summer program taught in Britain ('The Culture of London: Past and Present') will draw upon the on-site experiences to develop an independent research program pursued through the length of a semester. In regular consultation with the faculty advisor, each student will develop a coherent plan of inquiry into a London-related topic. The outcome of the research will be a 12-15 page essay. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 5559New Course in Special Topics In Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Special Topics In Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 5810Film Aesthetics (3.00)
Studies film as a work of art produced by cinematic skills and valued for what it is in itself. Emphasizes major theoretical works and analyzing individual films. Studies films with reference to the techniques and methods that produce the 'aesthetic effect' style, and the problems of authorship arising out of considerations of style and aesthetic unity.   For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 5820The Culture of London Past and Present (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The Culture of London: Past and Present" offers an interdisciplinary approach to metropolitan culture, as an historically embedded object of inquiry. Located in London, it runs for a month each year from early June to early July. Faculty members from the University direct, teach and lead the class; they are complemented by London-based specialists in architecture, art history, religious studies and contemporary politics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 5821The Culture of London Past and Present (1.00)
"The Culture of London: Past and Present" offers an interdisciplinary approach to metropolitan culture, as an historically embedded object of inquiry. Located in London, it runs for a month each year from early June to early July. Faculty members from the University direct, teach and lead the class; they are complemented by London-based specialists in architecture, art history, religious studies and contemporary politics.
ENSP 5822The Cultural History of London (4.00)
The Cultural History of London offers an interdisciplinary approach to metropolitan culture, as an historically embedded object of inquiry. Located in the city that it names, the program runs for a month each year from early June to early July.
ENSP 5830Literature and the Film (3.00)
Studies the relationship between the two media, emphasizing the literary origins and backgrounds of film, verbal and visual languages, and the problems of adaptation from novels and short stories to film. Seven to nine novels (or plays) are read and analyzed with regard to film adaptations of these works. Film screenings two to two and one half hours per week outside of class. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 5910Literary Journal Editing (3.00)
An introduction to editing in which students use desktop publishing software to design a magazine or book, and print-on-demand to generate a final print project. They also write book reviews, screen manuscripts, and assist in the production of Meridian, a literary journal. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENSP 6400Science Fiction (1.00)
Explores some of the classic works of nineteenth-century science fiction. Offers new perspectives on their larger symbolic meanings, particularly in social and political terms. Looks at these stories as constituting a body of myths for the modern world, and stresses their continuing relevance.
ENSP 6401Modern Novel (1.00)
The Course will examine central themes and strategies used by most distinguised 20th Century novelists and will consider ways in which those strategies survive today in modern novel and in other forms of writing.
ENSP 8559New Course in Special Topics In Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Special Topics In Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 8700Special Topics in Pedagogy (3.00)
Seminar in Pedagogy. Topics may vary from one course offering to the next. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 9559New Course in Special Topics In Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Special Topics In Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2010
English-Academic & Professional Writing
ENWR 1505Writing & Critical Inquiry Stretch I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Part I of the two-semester option for meeting the first writing requirement. For placement guidelines see http://www.engl.virginia.edu/undergraduate/writing/placement. Topics vary each semester and can be found using the SIS Class Search.
ENWR 1506Writing & Critical Inquiry Stretch II (3.00)
Part II of the two-semester option for meeting the first writing requirement. For placement guidelines see http://www.engl.virginia.edu/undergraduate/writing/placement. Topics vary each semester and can be found using the SIS Class Search. Prerequisite: ENWR 1505.
ENWR 1507Writing & Critical Inquiry Stretch I for Multilingual Writers (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Part I of the two-semester ESL option for meeting the first writing requirement. For placement guidelines see http://www.engl.virginia.edu/undergraduate/writing/placement. Topics vary each semester and can be found using the SIS Class Search.
ENWR 1508Writing & Critical Inquiry Stretch II for Multilingual Writers (3.00)
Part II of the two-semester ESL option for meeting the first writing requirement. For placement guidelines see http://www.engl.virginia.edu/undergraduate/writing/placement. Topics vary each semester and can be found using the SIS Class Search. Prerequisite: ENWR 1505
ENWR 1510Writing and Critical Inquiry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The single-semester option for meeting the first writing requirement-- intended to be taken during the first year of study-- this course approaches writing as a way of generating, representing, and reflecting on critical inquiry. Graded A, B, C, or NC. Students whose last names end in A-K must take ENWR 1510 in the fall; those with last names ending in L-Z take it in the spring.
ENWR 1559New Course in Academic, Professional, and Creative Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of academic, professional, and creative writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ENWR 2150Pavilion Writers I (1.00)
Part I of a two-semester workshop option for completing the first writing requirement. Focusing on framing and developing effective academic arguments. Both ENWR 2150 and ENWR 2160 must be completed to receive credit for either course and to complete the first writing requirement. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ENWR 2160Pavilion Writers II (1.00)
Part II of a two-semester workshop option for completing the first writing requirement. Focusing on advanced argument patterns, syntax, and cohesion. Both ENWR 2150 and ENWR 2160 must be completed to receive credit for either course and to complete the first writing requirement. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009
ENWR 2510Advanced Academic Writing (3.00)
A single-semester option for meeting the first writing requirement. Designed for transfer students and students scoring 670-710 on the SAT II Writing Test. Covers framing and developing effective academic arguments, with an emphasis on essays and reports. Graded A+ to C- or NC. Special topics sections are listed on the English department's Web site. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENWR 2520Special Topics in Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes courses on writing studies, corporate communications, and digital writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Completion of first writing requirement.
ENWR 2559New Course in Academic, Professional, and Creative Writing (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of academic, professional, and creative writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2012
ENWR 2610Writing with Style (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Develops an understanding of the wide range of stylistic moves in prose writing, their uses, and implications. Students build a rich vocabulary for describing stylistic decisions, imitate and analyze exemplary writing, and discuss each others writing in a workshop setting.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENWR 2620Reviewing Popular Culture (3.00)
A writing workshop that focuses on critical approaches to popular culture. Students will read, analyze, and write a variety of critical essays on pop culture artifacts.
ENWR 2640Composing Digital Stories and Essays (3.00)
A workshop in which students produce stories and essays as both conventional print texts and multimodal electronic texts. Through a mix of theory and example students explore how emerging technologies changed the genres and modes of writing inside and outside the academy.
ENWR 2700News Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory course in news writing, emphasizing editorials, features, and reporting. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENWR 3010Advanced Writing I (3.00)
Primarily for students having interest and ability in writing. Instruction in prose forms ranging from simple narration, description, and exposition to short stories and essays. Reading assignments. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENWR 3020Advanced Writing II (3.00)
Primarily for students having interest and ability in writing. Instruction in prose forms ranging from simple narration, description, and exposition to short stories and essays. Reading assignments. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENWR 3500Topics in Advanced Academic Writing (3.00)
A course for students who are already proficient academic writers and wish to develop their writing skills further in a workshop setting.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ENWR 3559New Course in Academic, Professional, and Creative Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of academic, professional, and creative writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENWR 3640Writing with Sound (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course trains students to become attuned, thoughtful listeners and sonic composers. In addition to discussing key works on sound from fields such as rhetoric and composition, sound studies, and journalism, we will experiment with the possibilities of sound as a valuable form of writing and storytelling. Students will learn how to use digital audio editing tools, platforms, and techniques for designing and producing sonic projects.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENWR 3700Intermediate News Writing (3.00)
Writing news and feature stories for magazines and newspapers. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: ENWR 270 or instructor permission.
ENWR 3710News Magazine Writing (3.00)
A course in weekly news magazine writing. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENWR 3720Magazine Writing (3.00)
A course in writing non-fiction articles for general magazines. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENWR 3800Academic and Professional Writing (3.00)
Prepares students for professional or advanced academic writing; also prepares students to manage (assign, edit, supervise, and coach) the writing of others. Lectures present principles based on research in writing studies; seminars allow students to master those principles in the context of projects keyed to their specific interests and career plans. Meets second writing requirement. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENWR 3900Communicating with the Public (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The lectures cover topics in effective public communication, including the cognitive effects of sentence syntax, core principles of document design, framing arguments in public documents, and developing effective visuals and presentations. The studios allow students to master those principles in the context of projects keyed to their specific interests, background, and career plans. Meets the second writing requirement.
ENWR 4559New Course in Academic, Professional, and Creative Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of academic, professional, and creative writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENWR 5559New Course in Academic, Professional, and Creative Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of academic, professional, and creative writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Environmental Sciences (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Environmental Sciences-Atmospheric Sciences
EVAT 5300Environmental Climatology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An advanced survey of the theoretical and experimental research areas in climatology and meteorology, emphasizing environmental problems associated with the atmosphere. Fundamental principles used in these studies are introduced and discussed, along with procedures used to present and analyze atmospheric information. Corequisites: EVSC 3300 or the text The Science and Wonders of the Atmosphere, or equivalent.
EVAT 5400Boundary Layer Meteorology (3.00)
This course provides the student with an understanding of physical processes in the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL), that part of the atmosphere that is affected by the presence of the earth's surface on a diurnal time scale. These processes are important for understanding the spatial distribution and temporal variability of wind, temperature, moisture, and trace gases in the atmosphere above the surface.
Course was offered Spring 2015
EVAT 5410Atmospheric Dynamics (4.00)
Introduces theoretical meteorology encompassing dry and moist air thermodynamics, the mechanics of atmospheric motion, and the dynamics of atmospheric weather systems. Prerequisite: MATH 1310, 1320 and PHYS 2310, 2320; or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2009
EVAT 5559New Course in Atmospheric Sciences (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of atmospheric sciences.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2011
EVAT 7320Mountain Meteorology (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the influence of mountains on typical and severe weather, including local wind circulations and downslope windstorms. A field study in the Shenandoah National Park provides the students with hands-on experiences in atmospheric measurement techniques and the interpretation of meteorological data obtained in mountainous terrain. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300 or instructor permission.
EVAT 7350Atmospheric Mesoscale Modeling (3.00)
Examines various aspects of atmospheric mesoscale models with an emphasis on a discussion of parameterization schemes. Students will learn how run a state-of-the-art mesoscale models in a lab-based part of this course. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011
EVAT 7559New Course in Atmospheric Sciences (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of atmospheric sciences.
EVAT 7999Independent Study: Atmospheric Sciences (1.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual or group study in developing or special areas of atmospheric sciences and interrelated areas.
EVAT 8530Advanced Topics in Atmospheric Sciences (3.00)
Detailed, integrative treatments of those atmospheric systems in which the nature and dynamics of the atmosphere are central. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EVAT 8559New Course in Atmospheric Sciences (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of atmospheric sciences.
Environmental Sciences-Ecology
EVEC 5220Terrestrial Ecology (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes the patterns and processes in terrestrial ecosystems. Topic include macro- and micro-meteorological factors such as producer, consumer, and decomposer processes; hydrologic and biogeochemical pathways; and changes through space and time. Three lecture and four field or laboratory hours. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent, and instructor permission.
EVEC 5230Microbial Ecology (3.00)
Explores relationships of microorganisms to similar organisms, dissimilar (macro) organisms, and the physical-chemical environment to demonstrate basic ecological theory and indicate the importance of microbes in maintaining our world. Includes the organisms, microbial habitats, community formation and structure, interspecific relationships, nutrient cycling, and anthropocentric ecology. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800, 3200, 3600, 3300 or equivalent; or instructor permission.
EVEC 5231Microbial Ecology Laboratory (1.00)
Provides an opportunity to learn and experience the techniques used in microbial ecological research. Utilizes both classic techniques and state-of-the-art methods to determine microbial biomass in nature. Covers various methods of determining microbiological activity. Several exercises involve field sampling and analysis. Prerequisite: Instructor permission; corequisite: EVEC 5230.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
EVEC 5250Ecological Issues in Global Change (4.00)
Introduces development and application of theoretical constructs and mathematical models for projecting the dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems to large scale changes in the environment. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent, one year of college calculus, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2010
EVEC 5559New Course in Ecology (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of ecology.
EVEC 7100Management of Forest Ecosystems (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An ecosystem course which treats the ecology of forests and consequences of forest processes in natural and managed systems. The class emphasizes the "pattern and process" concept that is the central theme in modern vegetation sciences at increasing scales: from form and function of leaves and other parts of trees through population, community and landscape ecology to the role of forests in the global climate and carbon-cycling. Pre-requisite: Introductory Ecology or Instructor Permission.
EVEC 7110Estuarine Ecology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An interdisciplinary course covering the physical, biogeochemical and ecological aspects of coastal estuaries. This class is a companion course to EVSC 4110. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013
EVEC 7140Global Coastal Change (3.00)
A comprehensive treatment of global environmental factors affecting coastal marine systems, including climate change, sea-level rise, alterations in freshwater and sediment transport, disturbance and habitat loss, overfishing, alien species, and eutrophication. Includes case studies providing real-world examples and detailed reviews of the evidence of change and possible solutions.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
EVEC 7202Advanced Microbial Ecology (1.00)
Review and analysis of current research in microbial ecology.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011
EVEC 7250Ecosystem Ecology (3.00)
Study of the flows of energy and the cycling of elements in ecosystems and how these concepts connect the various components of the Earth system. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent
EVEC 7290Limnology: Inland Water Ecosystems (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will focus on lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs as ecosystems. The goal of the course is to provide an understanding through lectures and discussions of the main physical, chemical, and biological processes that determine similarities and differences among inland waters. Major human impacts on inland waters will also be considered. Prerequisites: EVSC 3200 or equivalent, one semester of chemistry, or instructor permission.
EVEC 7559New Course in Ecology (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of ecology.
EVEC 7999Independent Study: Ecology (1.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual or group study in developing or special areas of ecology and interrelated areas.
EVEC 8559New Course in Ecology (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of ecology.
Environmental Sciences-Geosciences
EVGE 5559New Course in Geosciences (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of geosciences.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2013
EVGE 5820Geomorphology (4.00)
Studies the processes that shape the land surface and their relationship to human activity. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800 or 3600.
EVGE 5840Sediment Processes and Environments (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the erosion, transport, and deposition of sediment; initial motion of sediment, bedload and suspended load transport and bedforms; and important sediment-transporting environments. Applies sediment transport theory to problems of geological and environmental interest. Prerequisite: one year of calculus and physics, or instructor permission; corequisite: EVGE 5841.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
EVGE 5841Sediment Processes Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Laboratory and field investigations of sediment transport phenomena and readings of classic and current research. Corequisite: EVGE 5840.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2010
EVGE 5850Geochemistry (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the principles that govern the distribution and abundance of the elements in the earth's lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. Prerequisite: College chemistry and calculus; intorductory earth science or geology recommended.
EVGE 5860Isotope Geochemistry (4.00)
Investigates natural phenomena by means of stable and unstable isotopes and changes in their abundance, including isotope fractionation. Includes age dating, paleotemperature determination, and isotope tracers in natural systems.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
EVGE 5870Aqueous Geochemistry (4.00)
Studies the principals of thermodynamics as applied to mineral-water systems. Treatment includes mineral stability, phase diagrams, solution thermodynamics, electrolyte theory, aqueous complex and hydrolysis equilibria, and electrochemical equilibria. Prerequisite: One year of college chemistry and calculus, and one mineralogy or petrology course.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
EVGE 7559New Course in Geosciences (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a enw course in the subject of geosciences.
Course was offered Fall 2010
EVGE 7810Geology of Virginia (3.00)
An examination of the geological evolution of Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region in the context of plate tectonics, including stratigraphy, mountain building, metamorphism and deformation, and geomorphic processes. The human impact on this landscape through exploitation of mineral resources is considered.
EVGE 7832Water-Rock Interactions Seminar (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading and discussion of the research literature linking hydrological and geochemical processes in the environment. Prerequisites: One geology, geochemistry, or hydrology course, or permission of instructor.
EVGE 7999Independent Study-Geosciences (1.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual or group study in developing or special areas of geosciences and interrelated areas, emphasizing earth-surface processes.
EVGE 8559New Course in the subject of Geosciences (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a enw course in the subject of geosciences.
EVGE 8580Advanced Topics in Environmental Geology (3.00)
Interdisciplinary study of the physical processes and responses which modify environmental systems. Exhaustive treatments of the nature and analysis of earth materials as environmental substrates and their responses to stress are represented, as are other techniques in geosciences focusing on earth-surface properties. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Environmental Sciences-Hydrology
EVHY 5559New Course in Hydrology (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of hydrology.
EVHY 5640Catchment Hydrology: Process and Theory (4.00)
Introduces current theories of the hydrological response of catchments. Using an integrative approach, the course illuminates the derivation of theory in light of the time and location of the process studies on which they were based. Prerequisite: EVSC 3600.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
EVHY 5650Hydrological Transport Processes (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the physical principles governing the transport of dissolved substances and of sediment and particulate matter in the terrestrial portion of the hydrological cycle. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800 and 3600 or equivalent.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
EVHY 5670Environmental Fluid Mechanics (4.00)
Studies the mechanics of fluids and fluid-related processes occurring at the Earth's surface, including laminar, inviscid, and turbulent flows, drag, boundary layers, diffusion and dispersion of mass, flow through porous media, and effects of the Earth's rotation. Emphasizes topics related to the environmental sciences. Prerequisite: Integral calculus and calculus-based physics, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
EVHY 5700Forest Hydrology (4.00)
Study of hydrologic processes characteristic of forested regions. Prerequisite: Introductory hydrology or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
EVHY 7559New Course in Hydrology (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Hydrology.
EVHY 7630Land-Atmosphere Interaction (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of energy, water, and carbon exchange between the atmosphere and the land surface. Prerequisite: One year of college physics and calculus, one hydrology or atmospheric science course, or permission of instruct.
EVHY 7640Dynamic Hydrology (3.00)
Studies the interrelationships of the various phases in the water cycle; principles governing that cycle; and the influence of human activity on natural circulation of water at or near the Earth's surface. Prerequisite: Introductory hydrology and differential equations, or instructor permission.
EVHY 7670Numerical Methods in Hydrology (3.00)
Application of numerical methods to the solution of hydrological problems. The Matlab computational and plotting software is used for all examples and assignments, including finite difference and finite element solutions to equations describing the flow of water and transport of contaminants in the terrestrial environment. Prior knowledge of Matlab is not required. Prerequisite: EVHY 5000-level course.
Course was offered Spring 2016
EVHY 7999Independent Study: Hydrology and Water Resources (1.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual or group study in developing or special areas of hydrology and water resource analysis and interrelated areas.
EVHY 8559New Course in Hydrology (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Hydrology
EVHY 8560Advanced Topics in Hydrology and Water Resources (3.00)
Specialized research into specific hydrologic or water management problems. Emphasizes an integrative analysis of the physical, social, and economic nature of these problems. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Environmental Sciences
EVSC 1010Introduction to Environmental Sciences (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the principles and basic facts of the natural environment. Topics include earth materials, land forms, weather and climate, vegetation and soils, and the processes of environmental change and their implications to economic and human systems.
EVSC 1020Practical Concepts in Environmental Sciences (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Practical concepts and problem solving in environmental sciences through demonstrations, hands-on activities, structured discussions, and problem sets beyond those of traditional lectures or discussion groups. Emphasizes experience and critical thinking in the four core areas: geology, hydrology, atmospheric sciences, and ecology.
EVSC 1040Virginia's Environments (3.00)
A general survey of the basic foundation, concepts, and dynamics of the total Earth system with natural Virginia as the unifying concept. Understanding is built on the foundation of geological and geomorphological processes that form and modify the landscape of Virginia, including basic geology, processes of mountain building, flooding, and erosion. Also examined are various ecosystems in the state, especially the Chesapeake Bay, and the human impact of these varied landscapes, particularly through exploitation of mineral and water resources, waste disposal and pollution, and land use issues.
EVSC 1050Ethics, Protocols, and Practice of International Research (3.00)
Ethics, Protocols, and Practice of International Research
EVSC 1080Resources and the Environment (3.00)
Explores the impact of people on the environment in the past and present with projections for the future. Addresses the phenomena and effects of food and energy production and industrial processes, including such topics as lead pollution, acid rain, the greenhouse effect, and the disposal of radioactive waste. Demonstrates how the environment works in the absence of humans and discusses how human use of resources perturbs the environment.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
EVSC 1200Elements of Ecology (3.00)
Introduces the science of ecology and its application to current environmental issues. A number of topics relating to population growth and regulation, biodiversity, sustainability, and global change are used as a framework to investigate basic ecological principles. Emphasizes the application of basic science to the understanding and mitigation of current environmental problems.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
EVSC 1300Earth's Weather and Climate (3.00)
An overview of the atmospheric sciences primarily for non-science majors. Topics include weather forecasting, the greenhouse effect and global warming, ozone depletion, El Niño, air pollution, atmospheric optical effects, global climate, and the impacts of weather on human health. Three lectures per week. No science/math background is required.
EVSC 1450An Inconvenient Truce: Climate, You and CO2 (3.00)
Carbon is the building block of life, the way we trap the energy of the sun to feed all biological systems, and the way we power human civilization. It is also the driver of global climate change. How does the climate system work? How has climate changed? How will it change in the coming decades? What are the likely impacts on humanity and the ecosystems on which we depend? What can we do about it? We explore climate change, top to bottom.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
EVSC 1559New Course in Environmental Science (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012
EVSC 1600Water on Earth (3.00)
Studies the natural history of the Earth's hydrosphere, including its origin, evolution, and importance in Earth processes. Introduces the hydrological cycle and the role of water in a variety of Earth processes. Discusses human influences on the hydrosphere and current topics in hydrological science and water resources, such as contamination and resource allocation, emphasizing the scientific basis for past, present, and future decisions.
EVSC 1762Water: Understanding our Essential Natural Resource (3.00)
Surveys the major topics of the water cycle, water use, management of water resources, and water quality. Emphasis is on the personal connection to issues involving water.
EVSC 2010Materials That Shape Civilizations (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reviews the structure, properties, methods of production, uses, and world supply of the materials on which present and past civilizations have been based; including materials used in heavy industry, construction, communications, medicine, as well as textiles and naturally occurring organic materials. Emphasizes the effects of environment on materials and energy relationships. Cross-listed as MSE 2010.
EVSC 2030Politics, Science, and Values: An Introduction to Environmental Policy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces a wide variety of domestic and international environmental policy issues. Explores how political processes, scientific evidence, ideas, and values affect environmental policymaking. This class satisfies the social sciences area requirement and not the natural sciences/mathematics area requirement, since EVSC 230 is devoted to the subject of environmental policy. Cross listed as ETP 230 and PLAP 230.
EVSC 2050Introduction to Oceanography (3.00)
Analyzes the principles that govern the world's oceans and their integration into an understanding of the major marine environments. Topics include marine pollution, global climate, and marine policy.
EVSC 2070Earth Systems Technology & Management (3.00)
Earth Systems Engineering Management (ESEM) is a comprehensive perspective that combines engineering, environmental science and psychology to explore how human beings can take care of the ecosystem. Students will listen to lectures and discuss background readings from a variety of perspectives related to ESEM. Then they will apply what they have read to a practical problem: identifying and managing national parks and other national entities.
EVSC 2200Plants, People and Culture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will explore the interrelationships between humans and plants. An introduction to basic plant biology provides a framework for exploring the process of plant domestication and the economic and cultural consequences for humans, including plant diversity and use of indigenous plants. The origin and dispersal of major plants used by humans as food, drink, fiber, medicine and fuel will be considered.
EVSC 2220Conservation Ecology: Biodiversity and Beyond (3.00)
Studies ecological science relevant to sustaining populations, species, ecosystems, and the global biosphere. Includes discussion of genetic inbreeding, critical population size, community structure and organization, maintenance of critical ecosystem function, and global biogeochemistry. Case studies from around the world demonstrate links between human-driven environmental change and the health of the biosphere, at all levels, from the organism to the planet.
EVSC 2221Conservation Ecology Laboratory (1.00)
This course offers hands-on study of ecological science relevant to sustaining populations, species, ecosystems and the global biosphere. The laboratory includes three modules that teach the scientific method while exposing students to current topics in conservation ecology. Modules include assessment of land use change in various localities based on the students' origin, assessment of stream health in the Rivanna watershed, and assessment of soil fertility under alternative land management. Case studies in the local community will demonstrate links between human-driven environmental change and the health of the biosphere. Offered to complement EVSC 2220, but may be taken on its own.
EVSC 2559New Course in Environmental Science (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
Course was offered Spring 2016, January 2016, Fall 2009
EVSC 2800Fundamentals of Geology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the composition, structure, and internal processes of earth; the classification, origin, and distribution of earth materials; earth's interior; and the interpretation of geological data for the solution of problems of the natural environment. Recommended: At least one semester of college chemistry with lab such as CHEM 1410, 1420.
EVSC 2801Fundamentals of Geology Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Field and laboratory experimentation into the nature of earth materials and processes, especially as applied to use and human problems. Corequisite: EVSC 2800.
EVSC 2900Beaches, Coasts and Rivers (3.00)
Studies the geologic framework and biophysical processes of the coastal zone, and the role of the major river systems in modifying the coastal environment. Emphasizes human modifications, including case studies along the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts.
EVSC 3020GIS Methods (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the theory of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their applications in a range of disciplines using various GIS software packages. Example applications are from physical and social sciences, often with a focus on the Charlottesville-Albemarle area. For students interested in immediate applications of GIS in their work. Experience with word processing, file managers, and other computing skills is essential. Prerequisite: The equivalent of the College natural science/mathematics and social science area requirements.
EVSC 3060Biomechanics of Organisms (3.00)
This course explores interactions between biology and the fluid within which terrestrial organisms (air) and aquatic organisms (water) function. Topics covered include locomotion, heat exchange, diffusion and mass exchange, bio-acoustics, and bio-optics in the two different fluids, as well as living at the interface between air and water. Prerequisite: MATH 1190 or MATH 1210 or MATH 1310 or APMA 1090.
EVSC 3200Fundamentals of Ecology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies energy flow, nutrient cycling and allocation in natural ecosystems, organization of species at the population and community levels, and interaction between people and the biosphere. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus; recommended; at least one semester of college-level chemistry and biology with labs such as CHEM 1410, 1420, and BIOL 2020.
EVSC 3201Fundamentals of Ecology Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Field and laboratory experimentation illustrative of ecological systems, and their checks, balances, and cycles. Corequisite: EVSC 3200.
EVSC 3300Atmosphere and Weather (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the physical laws governing atmospheric behavior and examines atmospheric variables and their role in the fluid environment of the earth. Prerequisite: MATH 1190 or MATH 1210 or MATH 1310. Recommended: at least one semester of college physics with lab (such as PHYS 1425/1429 or PHYS 2010/2030).
EVSC 3301Atmosphere and Weather Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the principles of measurements, instrumentation for measuring atmospheric parameters, and methods of observing and calculating atmospheric variables. Corequisite: EVSC 3300.
EVSC 3559New Course in Environmental Science (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
EVSC 3600Physical Hydrology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the physical principles governing the flow of water on and beneath the earth's surface, including fundamental concepts of fluid dynamics applied to the description of open channel hydraulics, ground water hydraulics, and dynamics of soil moisture. Introduces elements of surface water and ground water hydrology and explores humanity's influence on its hydrological environment. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus.
EVSC 3601Physical Hydrology Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Field and laboratory experimentation illustrative of the hydrological cycle, including energy and mass transfer in surface and ground water. Corequisite: EVSC 3600.
EVSC 3660Tropical Field Ecology (4.00)
This course is designed to introduce students to the plants and animals found in the tropical marine environment of the Caribbean and to study their adaptations in the context of community ecology.  Fishes, invertebrates, and marine plants will be in the major groups encountered.  Cross-listed with BIOL 3500.  Prerequisite:  BIOL 2010 or instructor permission.
EVSC 3665Tropical Ecology and Conservation in Belize (3.00)
This course is an introduction to the organisms and ecosystems of Belize, including fresh water, marine and terrestrial examples. Special emphasis will be placed on the interactions of the ecosystem components and on the conservation of specific ecosystems and locales. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040 or EVSC 3200, 3201 or permission of instructor.
EVSC 3810Earth Processes as Natural Hazards (3.00)
Studies the dynamic processes of Earth's interior and surface and the impact of natural hazards on society. Geological topics, including earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, and floods, will be described. Observations and geological data will be used to make decisions about risk to human life and property. Prerequisite: Required prerequisite course EVSC 2800 or equivalent college-level introductory geology course by transfer credit.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011
EVSC 3840Earth Surface Processes and Landforms (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines erosional processes and their role in creating landforms. Explores the influence of processes and landforms on land use and the human environment, including hazards from floods and landslides. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800 or instructor permission.
EVSC 3841Earth Surface Processes and Landforms Lab (1.00)
Examines erosional processes and their role in creating landforms. Explores the influence of processes and landforms on land use and the human environment, including hazards from floods and landslides. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
EVSC 3850Geodynamics (3.00)
Studies the basic principles of continuum mechanics and their application to problems in the geological sciences, including the behavior of the Earth's lithosphere, rock mechanics, and flow of water. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800, calculus, and physics.
Course was offered Spring 2011
EVSC 3860Introduction to Geochemistry (3.00)
Studies the principles that govern the distribution and abundance of the elements in the Earth's lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 and EVSC 2800.
EVSC 3880Watersheds of Lewis and Clark (3.00)
Explores geological and hydrological processes that form and modify the landscape of the American West. Following the route of Lewis and Clark, the processes of mountain building, glaciation, flooding, and erosion are studied. Also considered are the human impact on this landscape, particularly through exploitation of mineral and water resources. Prerequisite: One course (including high school) in geology, Earth Sciences, or environmental sciences, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011
EVSC 3881Watersheds of Lewis and Clark Laboratory (1.00)
In-depth exploration of some of the geological and hydrological aspects of the concurrent lecture course, with particular emphasis on the use of maps and the completion of hands-on activities. Observation, identification, and data analysis will be developed as tools useful in the study of the landscape. The laboratory section is an optional experience for students enrolled in the lecture course. Several field trips will be conducted.
EVSC 4002Undergraduate Seminar (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A weekly, one-hour seminar series for majors, other interested undergraduates, and the University community dealing with environmental processes, research, issues, careers, and graduate study.
EVSC 4010Introduction to Remote Sensing (4.00)
Introduction to the physics and techniques of remote sensing. Prerequisite: at least one year of college-level chemistry or physics, or instructor permission.
EVSC 4020Dryland Ecohydrology (2.00)
Study of ecohydrologic processes characteristic of arid and semiarid regions. Prerequisites: Any introductory hydrology course or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
EVSC 4030Environmental Policymaking in the United States (3.00)
Exploration of the possibilities for, and constraints on, domestic environmental policymaking. Examination of the roles of Congress, the executive branch, and the courts in environmental policymaking. Critical analysis of the analytical principles and values commonly employed in environmental policymaking. Prerequisite: Completion of Natural Sciences/Mathematics area requirement and third- or fourth-year standing, or instructor permission.
EVSC 4040Climate Change: Science, Markets & Policy (3.00)
We will explore what many consider the greatest environmental issue of our time. Co-taught by professors in the Department of Environmental Sciences and the School of Law, our objective is to help students develop an integrated view of anthropogenic climate change and possible responses to it. We will review the evidence and critiques of it, impacts of climate change, and potential for markets and institutions to address/mitigate impacts.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
EVSC 4050Topics in Oceanography (3.00)
Introduces oceanography together with a survey of marine resources and the scientific bases for their management. Prerequisite: One year college-level science.
EVSC 4060People, Culture, and Environment of Southern Africa (3.00)
This course focuses on anthropogenic impacts on the environment and environmental contributions to the development of peoples and cultures in South Africa and Mozambique, with emphasis on the links between history, culture, power, and the environment. This course is offered concurrently with ANTH 4060. Students must be enrolled in both.
EVSC 4070Advanced GIS (3.00)
Explores advanced Geographic Information Systems concepts through use of Arc/Info, Erdas Imagine, and other GIS software in individual and group projects. Topics include data management, raster modeling, image manipulation, and 3-D visualization. Prerequisite: An introductory GIS course.
EVSC 4082Geology and Ecology of U.S. National Parks (2.00)
The seminar will involve a close reading of the text with additional outside readings from peer-reviewed journals and books. Students will lead discussions on geological and ecological topics specific to the parks. The impacts of humans on the ecosystems of the specific parks will also be a major topic of investigation and analysis. Prerequisites: Required prerequisite course EVSC 2800 or EVSC 3200
EVSC 4090Instrumental Methods for Analysis of Environmental Samples (3.00)
Studies instrumental methods of chemical analysis in an overall context of sampling and evaluating sources of pollution. Analyzes contaminants in air, water, soil, or plant materials. Prerequisite: CHEM 1420 or equivalent.
EVSC 4100Management of Forest Ecosystems (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An ecosystem course which treats the ecology of forests and consequences of forest processes in natural and managed systems. The class emphasizes the "pattern and process" concept that is the central theme in modern vegetation sciences at increasing scales: from form and function of leaves and other parts of trees through population, community and landscape ecology to the role of forests in the global climate and carbon-cycling. Pre-requisites: EVSC 3200, 3400, or 3500 recommended.
EVSC 4110Estuarine Ecology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An interdisciplinary course covering the physical, biogeochemical and ecological aspects of coastal estuaries. Prerequisites: EVSC 3200
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013
EVSC 4122Coastal Ecology Seminar (1.00)
A graduate/undergraduate seminar on current topics in coastal ecology.
Course was offered Spring 2013
EVSC 4140Global Coastal Change (3.00)
A comprehensive treatment of global environmental factors affecting coastal marine systems, including climate change, sea-level rise, alterations in freshwater and sediment transport, disturbance and habitat loss, overfishing, alien species, and eutrophication. Includes case studies providing real-world examples, and detailed reviews of the evidence of changes and possible solutions.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
EVSC 4142Seminar in Environmental and Biological Conservation (2.00)
In-depth investigation of current research and practice in environmental and biological conservation. Format will include the discussion of fundamental texts and recent readings in conservation along with guest speakers from the local scientific and conservation communities. Prerequisite: EVSC 320 or BIOL 301 and EVSC 222 or one other course in conservation, or permission of the instructor
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
EVSC 4150Terrestrial Plant Ecology (3.00)
The objective of the course is to provide students with a basic understanding of factors influencing the distribution of terrestrial plants at the local, landscape, and global scales. We will focus on the basic principles of plant biology and their role on determining the relative distributions and abundances of plant species, patterns of community structure, and ecosystem function.
Course was offered Fall 2014
EVSC 4160Forest Sampling (3.00)
Study of quantitative methods for sampling forest ecosystems
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
EVSC 4190Ecosystem-based Marine Conservation (3.00)
The basis in ecosystem attributes, resiliency, and sustainability for marine conservation, policy development, and management. A number of case studies will be examined from the textbook, and students will be required to develop their own case studies in partial requirement for the grade.
EVSC 4200The Ecology of Coastal Wetlands (3.00)
Investigates the ecology of coastal interface ecosystems, including sea grass, mangrove, and salt marsh emphasizing biogeochemisty, succession, and dynamic processes related to the development and maintenance of these systems. Explores the differences between tropical and temperate coastal systems. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent.
EVSC 4210Methods in Aquatic Ecology (3.00)
Trains students in field and laboratory techniques used in aquatic ecological research. Two weekend field trips to the Eastern Shore of Virginia serve as the foundation. Laboratory exercises include the data and samples gathered in the barrier island lagoons and in the Chesapeake Bay. Analyzes water quality and patterns of primary and secondary production in aquatic ecosystems. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent.
EVSC 4220Aquatic Plant Ecology (3.00)
Studies the physiology and ecology of aquatic plants from tropical, temperate, and polar waters. Emphasizes comparisons among major plant groups (phytoplankton, macroalgae, vascular) of fundamental physiological processes, including photosynthesis, nutrient uptake, resource allocation, and growth. Discusses iterations between plant physiology an ecosystem function and the structure of plant communities for both marine and freshwater environments. Examples of human impacts on aquatic environments, including eutrophication and global climate change, are considered in the context of plant physiology and ecology. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent.
Course was offered Fall 2009
EVSC 4230Marine Environments and Organisms (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys the major habitats of marine and estuarine areas and the organisms which have adapted to life in these environments. Emphasizes the organisms and communities which have evolved in response to stress and competition in the sea, and the systematics and natural history of marine organisms. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent.
EVSC 4240Restoration Ecology (3.00)
This course examines the science of restoration ecology and the practice of ecological restoration through lectures and in-class discussion. Emphasis is on application of ecological concepts, models, and methodologies to restoration of degraded and impaired ecosystems. The potential for exploiting restoration projects as large-scale ecosystem experiments and the importance of grounding restoration efforts in basic ecological theory are discussed. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent.
EVSC 4250Ecosystem Ecology (3.00)
Study of the flows of energy and the cycling of elements in ecosystems and how these concepts connect the various components of the Earth system. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 and one semester of chemistry or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011
EVSC 4260Ecology of Grasslands and Tundra (3.00)
This course will emphasize plant community and ecosystem ecology of water-limited grassland systems and energy-limited tundra systems. Various topics will be covered including water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, primary production, plant physiology, plant competition, and plant-herbivore interactions. We will examine the environmental factors that control these systems, as well as their geographic distribution throughout the globe. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or instructor permission.
EVSC 4270Soil Science (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the study of soils as a natural system. Topics include the fundamentals of soil chemistry, hydrology, and biology with respect to genesis, classification and utilization. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800 and 3200; one year college chemistry or instructor permission.
EVSC 4280Environmental Microbiology (4.00)
Analyzes the impact of microbial physiologic reactions on environmental quality: microbes as transformers of chemical pollutants; microbes as transformers of nutrient elements; microbes as agents of energy transfer in ecosystems; and microbes as contaminants. Emphasizes the quantitation of microbial activities. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, CHEM 1410, 1420, EVSC 3200.
EVSC 4290Limnology: Inland Water Ecosystems (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will focus on lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs as ecosystems. The goal of the course is to provide an understanding through lectures and discussions of the main physical, chemical, and biological processes that determine similarities and differences among inland waters. Major human impacts on inland waters will also be considered. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 and 1 semester of chemistry or instructor permission.
EVSC 4320Mountain Meteorology (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the influence of mountains on typical and severe weather, including local wind circulations and downslope windstorms. A field study in the Shenandoah National Park provides the students with hands-on experiences in atmospheric measurement techniques and the interpretation of meteorological data obtained in mountainous terrain. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300 or instructor permission.
EVSC 4332Mountain Meteorology Seminar (2.00)
Mountain Meteorology Seminar
EVSC 4340Biometeorology (3.00)
This course will focus on interactions between weather, climate and living systems from cellular level to planetary scale. The role of microbes in the evolution of the atmosphere and current interactions between weather and climate and microbes including precipitation processes will be covered. In addition, plant and animal biometeorology, including human biometeorology, will be covered from landscape to biome scales.
Course was offered Spring 2011
EVSC 4350Synoptic Climatology (3.00)
Studies the formation, movements, and meteorological and climatological attributes of synoptic-scale weather systems and the impact on the environment. Explores the relationship of these systems to air quality, atmospheric transport, climate change, and evaporation and precipitation regimes. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
EVSC 4360Weather Forecasting (3.00)
This course draws upon the fundamental principles of dynamical and physical meteorology to forecast mid-latitude weather conditions with a focus on the 1-7 day time frame. The class reviews the full suite of modern meteorological observation systems and provides an introduction to numerical weather prediction. Along with lectures/discussions and classroom exercises, forecasting for various locations is a regular part of the course. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300 or instructor permission.
EVSC 4370Microclimatology (3.00)
Analyzes the principles governing atmospheric processes occurring at small temporal and spatial scales near the Earth's surface, including energy, mass, and momentum transfer. Includes features of the atmospheric environment affecting plants and feedback mechanisms between plants and their local microclimates, trace gas exchange between the terrestrial biosphere and the atmosphere, energy budgets, evapotranspiration, and motions near the surface. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300 or instructor permission.
EVSC 4440Climate Change (3.00)
This course will focus on the history of Earth's climate and theories of climate change across a range of temporal scales. The course will initially focus on Earth's climate before the period of modern meteorological data collection, pre-1850. Then changes in climate during the period of instrumental data collection will be covered. The course will conclude with debates on the causes of current climate variation and potential impacts. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2010
EVSC 4452Global Climate Variability Seminar (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This seminar course will review the atmospheric and oceanic processes responsible for large-scale variability and change in Earth's climate system through readings and discussions of recent peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Course was offered Fall 2016
EVSC 4470Introduction to Climatological Analysis (3.00)
Examination of various techniques for the analysis of climatological data sets at a variety of temporal and spatial scales. Topics include large-scale atmospheric circulation, synoptic climatology, air quality, extreme event analysis, agricultural climatology, climatic water balance, and biometeorology. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
EVSC 4490Air Pollution (4.00)
Study of formation, atmospheric transport, and deposition of airborne pollutants. Prerequisites: Introductory chemistry or instructor permission.
EVSC 4559New Course in Environmental Science (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
EVSC 4630Land-Atmosphere Interaction (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of energy, water, and carbon exchange between the atmosphere and the land surface. Prerequisite: Must have completed EVSC 3300 or EVSC 3600
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
EVSC 4640Applied Hydrology (4.00)
Introduces hydrology as applied to environmental problems including water resources, systems analysis, and the effects of urbanization and land use on the hydrological cycle. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Prerequisite: EVSC 3600.
EVSC 4650Water Sustainability (1.00)
In this course we will explore the dimensions of what "sustainability" and "sustainable development" mean in the context of water use and management. We will examine the different ways in which water is used, valued, and governed, examining sustainability through different lenses and perspectives.The course will NOT count for the Math/Science area requirement in the College.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014
EVSC 4660Hydrological Field Methods and Data Analysis (3.00)
Hydrological instruments are introduced; students employ the instruments to make field measurements and perform a range of data analysis exercises. Prerequisite: EVSC 3600.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
EVSC 4700Introduction to Forest Hydrology (3.00)
Study of major hydrological processes typical of forested catchments and critical analysis of recent research on the interactions between forests and the water cycle. Prerequisite: EVSC 3600 or instructor permission
EVSC 4710Environmental Geochemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This lecture course focuses on the occurrence and distribution of chemical elements and the processes influencing that distribution among the various reservoirs of the Earth-surface environment, including rocks, soil, water, and air. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410 or CHEM 1420 (one semester of college-level chemistry) and EVSC 2800 (one semester of college-level geology)
Course was offered Fall 2016
EVSC 4810Petrology (4.00)
Study of the origin and classification of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Emphasizes rock series and tectonic associations of rock types. Study of thin sections and hand samples in the laboratory. Field experience and laboratories are included. Prerequisite: Required prerequisite course EVSC 2800 or equivalent college-level introductory geology course by transfer credit.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
EVSC 4820Geology and Ecology of U.S. Ore Deposits (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The seminar will primarily be an interdisciplinary study group to examine the interrelationships of geology, ecology and land-use issues during the exploration for, the exploitation of, and the environmental legacy of the mineral resources of the United States. Additional outside readings specific to the deposits will be utilized for environmental issues and concerns. Prerequisites: Required prerequisite course EVSC 2800 or equivalent college-level introductory geology course by transfer credit.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
EVSC 4830Geological Field Methods in Environmental Sciences (4.00)
This course will integrate lectures, field exercises and trips, and computational techniques to develop solid skills important for Geosciences. Specific projects may include surveying, geologic mapping, soils descriptions, stream and groundwater monitoring, flooding hazards, use of tracers, sampling techniques and various other tools of the trade. Prerequisite: Required prerequisite course EVSC 2800 or equivalent college-level introductory geology course by transfer credit.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
EVSC 4832Water-Rock Interactions Seminar (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading and discussion of the research literature linking hydrological and geochemical processes in the environment. Prerequisites: One geology, geochemistry, or hydrology course, or permission of instructor.
EVSC 4840Engineering Geology (3.00)
Studies engineering properties of earth materials and their behavior in response to surface processes as they affect land use and natural resource utilization. Two lecture hours and three field or laboratory hours. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800 and 3600.
EVSC 4850Coastal Processes (3.00)
Reviews wave generation, wave prediction, wave refraction, transformation, shoaling, and associated inshore currents. Topics include the generation of littoral drift and shallow water surge; beach and barrier island geomorphology and problems of erosion. Includes the historical development of research in coastal processes and a quantitative analysis of spatial patterns along sandy coasts. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800; corequisite: EVSC 4851.
EVSC 4851Coastal Processes Laboratory (1.00)
Laboratory analysis of sediment, map, and aerial photo data sets. Lab demonstrations with the wave tank and rapid sediment analyzer. Weekly exercises and research projects required. Corequisite: EVSC 4850.
EVSC 4860Geology of Virginia (3.00)
The course examines the geological evolution of the state and mid-Atlantic region in the context of plate tectonics, including stratigraphy, mountain building, metamorphism and deformation, and geomorphic processes. The human impact on this landscape through the exploitation of mineral resources is examined. Field trips to the various provinces of the state will help provide fundamental understanding of the state's foundation. Prerequisite: Required prerequisite course EVSC 2800 or equivalent college-level introductory geology course by transfer credit.
EVSC 4870Global Biogeochemical Cycles (3.00)
Studies the processes that regulate the cycling of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus within and between oceans, continents, and atmosphere. Prerequisite: One semester of college chemistry and one or two of the EVSC core classes.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
EVSC 4880Groundwater Geology (3.00)
Study of the mechanics of groundwater flow, with attendant heat and mass transport; regional geological controls on groundwater occurrence and movement; and the role of groundwater in geological processes. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800, 3600.
EVSC 4890Planetary Geology (3.00)
Studies the origin and evolution of the solar system, emphasizing the geology of the planets and satellites of the inner solar system and the satellites of the gaseous planets. Compares and contrasts the Earth with Venus and Mars. Prerequisite: Introductory course in geosciences or astronomy.
EVSC 4891Planetary Geology Lab (1.00)
Optional laboratory for EVSC 4890 students that will expose students to sources and types of information about processes and materials on planetary bodies as well as techniques for interpreting and mapping the surface features and geologic history of planetary objects.
EVSC 4991The Theory and Practice of Biodiversity Conservation (3.00)
The goal of this class is to rigorously compare real-life conservation program implementation with the theoretical goals of conservation science. This course is a senior-level offering designed to serve as a capstone class for students enrolled in the Environmental and Biological Conservation Specialization program and will be presented in a seminar format where a theoretical presentation of conservation science within the context is presented. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 (fund. of Ecology) or BIOL 3020 (Evolution and Ecology)
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
EVSC 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Specialized topics in ecology, atmosphere, hydrology, environmental geology, or environmental systems not normally covered in formal classes under the direction of the faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EVSC 4995Supervised Research (1.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Original research usually involving a field or laboratory problem in the environmental sciences under the direction of one or more faculty members. The results may form the basis of an undergraduate thesis which is required to partially fulfill the Distinguished Majors Program in environmental sciences. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EVSC 4999Thesis Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Provides credit for doing work in pursuit of the undergraduate thesis option for majors in Environmental Science
EVSC 5020Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is an introductory course focusing on the theory and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology. The course combines related theory with practical laboratory assignments.
EVSC 5030Applied Statistics for Environmental Scientists (4.00)
Provides a firm knowledge of experimental design, hypothesis testing, and the use of statistical methods of data analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 1110, STAT 1120, or equivalent; corequisite: EVSC 5031.
EVSC 5050Advanced Oceanography (3.00)
The principles of oceanography with views on real world applications, especially to the teaching of this class at the high school as well. Prerequisite: At least one year of college-level chemisty or physics or instructor permission..
EVSC 5060Coastal Oceanography (3.00)
An interdisciplinary course covering physical, ecological and biogeochemical processes occurring along coastlines and within coastal ecosystems.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2012, Spring 2011
EVSC 5082Nitrogen Seminar (1.00)
This course aims to provide a qualitative and quantitative understanding of the nitrogen cycle in a seminar format.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
EVSC 5440Physical Oceanography (3.00)
Studies the physical properties, processes, and structure of the oceans; mass and energy budgets; methods of measurements; and the nature and theory of ocean currents, waves, and tides in the open sea, near shore and in estuaries. Prerequisite: PHYS 2310, 2320 or equivalent, two semesters calculus, MATH 1310, 1320 recommended, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
EVSC 5559New Course in Environmental Science (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
EVSC 7010Introduction to Remote Sensing (4.00)
Introduction to the physics and techniques of remote sensing. Prerequisite: At least one year of college-level chemistry or physics, or instructor permission.
EVSC 7020Dryland Ecohydrology (2.00)
Study of ecohydrologic processes characteristic of arid and semiarid regions. Prerequisites: Any introductory hydrology class or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
EVSC 7040Climate Change: Science, Markets & Policy (3.00)
We will explore what many consider the greatest environmental issue of our time. Co-taught by professors in the Department of Environmental Sciences and the School of Law, our objective is to help students develop an integrated view of anthropogenic climate change and possible responses to it. We will review the evidence and critiques of it, impacts of climate change and potential for markets and institutions to address/mitigate impacts. Prerequisite: A graduate level or advanced undergraduate course in each of the following: Atmospheric Sciences, Ecology and Hydrology or permission of the instructor.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
EVSC 7070Advanced Use of Geographical Information Systems (3.00)
Geographical data is increasingly important i n understanding our society and our environment. This course will focus on teaching stiudents advanced principles and operation of GIS software. It's a im is to develop students who are prepared to apply GIS to a variety of research problems by expoing them to tools and techniques that go beyond those covered in a basic course on GIS. Prerequisite: EVSC 5020 or equivalent experience
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014
EVSC 7092Departmental Seminar (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies current problems in environmental research management or public policy as presented by visiting speakers, faculty, or advanced graduate students.
EVSC 7122Coastal Ecology Seminar (1.00)
A graduate/undergraduate seminar on current topics in coastal ecology.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2010
EVSC 7140Global Coastal Change (3.00)
A comprehensive treatment of global environmental factors affecting coastal marine systems, including climate change, sea-level rise, alterations in freshwater and sediment transport, disturbance and habitat loss, overfishing, alien species , and eutrophication.
EVSC 7400Multivariate Statistical Analysis in the Atmospheric Sciences (3.00)
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the major approaches used by atmospheric scientists in statistically analyzing multivariate data sets. Prerequisites: A course in univariate, parametric statistics and a course in the fundamentals of atmospheric science (e.g., EVSC 3300, EVAT 5300, or the equivalent), or permission of the instructor
Course was offered Fall 2011
EVSC 7559New Course in Environmental Science (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
EVSC 7820Environmental Chemistry (4.00)
Studies the natural and anthropogenic mechanisms that control the chemistry of the environment through biogeochemical cycling. Introduces more specialized topics, e.g., atmospheric chemistry and aqueous geochemistry. Prerequisite: One year of college chemistry with laboratory, EVSC 3860 or its equivalent.
EVSC 7999Independent Study-Water (1.00 - 3.00)
The utility of water markets in facilitatiing more efficient and productive shaing of water is gaining increasing attention around the world as water shortages become more frequent, with increasingly severe economic and ecological impacts. In this course, each student will conduct research and prepare a paper on an issue related to water markets.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013
EVSC 8500Advanced Topics in Environmental Sciences (3.00)
Interdisciplinary treatments of environmental systems wherein the interrelationships of hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere are explored and analyzed. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EVSC 8559New Course in Environmental Science. (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
EVSC 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
EVSC 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
EVSC 9559New Course in Environmental Science (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
EVSC 9995Research Problems (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual or group research on interdisciplinary problems in environmental sciences.
EVSC 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
EVSC 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
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Creole
CREO 1010Elementary Creole I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Development of basic oral expression, listening and reading comprehension, and writing. Prerequisite: No previous formal instruction of French or Creole is required.
Course was offered Fall 2016
CREO 1020Elementary Creole II (3.00)
Development of basic oral expression, listening and reading comprehension, and writing. Prerequisite: CREO 1010.
CREO 1559Elementary Creole I (3.00)
Development of basic oral expression, listening and reading comprehension, and writing. Prerequisite: No previous formal instruction of French or Creole is required.
CREO 2010Intermediate Creole I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Develops the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Creole. Prerequisite: Two previous semesters of Elementary Creole (I and II).
Course was offered Fall 2016
CREO 2020Intermediate Creole II (3.00)
Develops the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Creole. Prerequisite: Three previous semesters of Creole required (1010, 1020, 2010)
CREO 2559Intermediate Creole I (3.00)
Develops the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Creole. Prerequisite: Two previous semesters of Elementary Creole (I and II).
French
FREN 1000Reading (0.00)
Reading
FREN 1010Elementary French I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Development of basic oral expression, listening and reading comprehension, and writing. Language laboratory work is required. Followed by FREN 1020. Prerequisite: Limited or no previous formal instruction in French.
FREN 1016Intensive Introductory French (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
FREN 1020Elementary French II (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Designed for students with an elementary knowledge of French. Further develops the skills of speaking, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing. Language laboratory work is required. Followed by FREN 2010. Prerequisite: FREN 1010 or one or two years of previous formal instruction in French and appropriate SAT score.
FREN 1026Intensive Introductory French (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: Fren 1016 or equivalent.
FREN 1050Accelerated Elementary French (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reviews basic oral expression, listening, reading comprehension, and writing. Covers the material in the FREN 1010-1020 text in one semester at an accelerated pace. Language lab required followed by FREN 2010. Prerequisite: Previous background in French (more than two years of French in secondary school) and an achievement test score below 540 or a placement score below 378, or permission of the department.
FREN 116Intensive Introductory French (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for FREN 1016.
FREN 126Intensive Introductory French (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for FREN 1026.
FREN 1559New Course in French Literature and General Linguistics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.
FREN 2010Intermediate French I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Develops the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Focuses on reading skill development through readings on contemporary Francophone culture and short stories. Followed by FREN 2020. Prerequisite: FREN 1020 or one to three years of formal instruction in French and appropriate SAT score.
FREN 2016Intensive Intermediate French (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: FREN 1016, 1026 or equivalent.
FREN 2020Intermediate French II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Designed for continued development of the four skills at an advanced level. Readings emphasize contemporary Francophone culture and include a modern French play. Prerequisite: FREN 2010 or one to three years of formal instruction in French and appropriate SAT score.
FREN 2026Intensive Intermediate French (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: FREN 1016, 1026, 2016 or equivalent.
FREN 216Intensive Intermediate French (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for FREN 2016.
FREN 226Intensive Intermediate French (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for FREN 2026.
FREN 2320Intensive Intermediate French (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This in-depth, intermediate-level course is recommended for students whose placement scores nearly exempt them from FREN 2020, and for any students who wish to refine and expand their mastery of French grammar before taking 3000-level courses. Students who have completed FREN 2020 may take 2320 as an elective to fine-tune their language skills. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or departmental permission (contact the Language Program Director).
FREN 2559New Course in French Literature and General Linguistics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.
FREN 2935Writing Workshop in French (3.00)
Improves skills in analytic and expository writing in French. Intensive exercises in composition and rewriting, including peer editing. May not be used for major or minor credit. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3010Oral and Written Expression in French (3.00)
Improves student's command of present-day spoken French. Includes conversation on topics of current interest, advanced vocabulary, some individualized writing practice. Limited enrollment. May not be used for major or minor credit Prerequisite: FREN 2320 or equivalent; instructor permission for those who completed only FREN 2020; students who completed FREN 3032 are excluded and must take FREN 3034.
FREN 3028Language House Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students residing in the French House.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
FREN 3029Language House Conversation (1.00)
For students residing in the French House.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
FREN 3030Phonetics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reviews pronunciation, phonetics, and phonology for undergraduates. Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or equivalent.
FREN 3031Finding Your Voice in French (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In this course, students explore and develop their own "voice" in written and spoken French. Through reading and viewing a variety of cultural artifacts in French, and completing a series of individual and collaborative creative projects, students will improve their skills in grammar, communication, self-expression and editing. Prerequisite: FREN 2020, 2320, or the equivalent, or appropriate AP, F-CAPE, or SAT score.
FREN 3032Text, Image, Culture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In this course, students will discover and engage critically with a broad sampling of French and Francophone cultural production representing a variety of periods, genres, approaches, and media. Students will read, view, write about and discuss a range of works that may include poetry, painting, prose, music, theater, films, graphic novels, photographs, essays, and historical documents. Prerequisite: FREN 3031.
FREN 3034Advanced Oral and Written Expression in French (3.00)
Improves command of present-day spoken French. Conversation on topics of current interest; advanced vocabulary; some individualized writing practice. Enrollment limited. Prerequisite: FREN 3031 and either completion of FREN 3032 or concurrent enrollment in FREN 3032. This course is not intended for students who are native speakers of French or whose secondary education was in French schools.
FREN 3035Business French (3.00)
In this course, students will learn about the major industries, organizational structures, and the primary positions within French and francophone businesses. They will gain experience in business research, will hone their oral and written French for use in a business-setting, will have practice job interviews, and will learn the practical aspects of living and working in French. Prerequisite: FREN 3031 and 3032
FREN 3041The French-Speaking World I: Origins (3.00)
Survey of writing in French from the beginnings (880) to 1600. Explores various movements and trends in early French literary and cultural history; readings in modern French. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3042The French-Speaking World II: Expansion (3.00)
Survey of writing in French from 1600 to 1800. Explores various movements and trends in French literary and cultural history of the classical period and the enlightenment. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3043The French-Speaking World III: Modernities (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Survey of writing in French from 1800 to the present. Explores various movements and trends in French literary and cultural history of the modern and contemporary periods. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3046African Literatures and Cultures (3.00)
Introduction to African cultural studies. Languages and educational policies. Oral traditions: myths, epic narratives, poetry, folktales in French translation. Modern African-language literatures. Francophone literature. Representations of the postcolonial state in contemporary arts: painting, sculpture, music, and cinema. Museums and the representation of African cultures. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3050History and Civilization of France: Middle Ages to Revolution (3.00)
The social, political, economic, philosophical, and artistic developments in France from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
Course was offered Spring 2016
FREN 3051History and Civilization of France: Revolution to 1945 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The social, political, economic, philosophical, and artistic developments in France from the Revolution until 1945. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3509Topics in French Linguistics (3.00)
This course will include topics such as French outside France; regional French varieties; Romance dialectology; French socio-linguistics. Prerequisite: FREN 3031 and 3030.
Course was offered Fall 2010
FREN 3553J-Term in Paris (3.00)
January Term study abroad course conducted on-site in Paris. Readings in literature, ethnography, history, and urban studies, along with discussions of photographs, paintings, and films, will inform daily walking tours and site visits. Specific topics may vary. Course taught in French. Prerequisite: FREN 3032
FREN 3559New Course in French Literature and General Linguistics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.
FREN 3570Topics in Francophone African Studies (3.00)
This course addresses various aspects of Francophone African Culture including , oral traditions, literature, theatre, cinema, and contemporary music and visual arts. Prerequisites: FREN 3031 & 3032
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2013
FREN 3584Topics in French Cinema (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies topics relating to concepts of film structure, history, and criticism in French and within the French tradition. Topics offered include Introduction to Cinema and Texte écrit/texte filmique. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3585Topics in Cultural Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Interdisciplinary seminar in French and Francophone culture and society. Topics vary annually and may include literature and history, cinema and society, and cultural anthropology. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3652Modern Paris (3.00)
An examination of the complex and changing urban landscape and its relationship to society as revealed in the literary and artistic output of the time. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2009
FREN 3655Victor Hugo: Poète, dramaturge, romancier, critique social, artiste (3.00)
Explores Hugo's work and universality in all the contexts in which he worked, to appreciate Hugo's genius, find personally-compelling perspectives, and improve French and research skills. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Fall 2009
FREN 3675Museums and Cultural Representation in Quebec (3.00)
In this J-term course, we visit museums in Montreal and Quebec City to examine the politics of cultural representation, asking how various kinds of group identity are exhibited in art, history, and anthropology museums. Daily museum visits are accompanied by readings and lectures.
FREN 3747Francophone Literature & Culture (3.00)
Explores representative works of major Moroccan francophone authors in their cultural context. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Summer 2013
FREN 3753L'immigration en France (3.00)
An introduction to the variety of topics, issues and current events related to the phenomenon of immigration in France. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
FREN 3756Le cas Simenon (3.00)
Studies representative works of Belgian mystery novelist Georges Simenon, emphasizing the uniqueness of his genre. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3857Le Rire: A Study of Laughter in French Literature (3.00)
An analysis of the universals of the comic tradition, the role of stock characters, and recurrent techniques and themes in texts drawn from the Middle Ages to the present. These texts are considered within a changing social context. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 4020History of the French Language (3.00)
Surveys the main currents of the French language in its development from the earliest to present times. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FREN 3030 or the equivalent or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2011, Fall 2009
FREN 4031Grammar and Style (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In this grammar review course, students are expected to learn how best to structure the French language and how to express themselves with concision and clarity. Taught in French. Prerequisite: B+ average in FREN 3031 and FREN 3032.
FREN 4035Tools and Techniques of Translation (3.00)
Written and oral translation exercises to and from the target language. Prerequisite: B+ average in FREN 3031, 3032, 4031.
FREN 4110Medieval Saints' Lives (3.00)
One of the most popular forms of entertainment, combining exciting themes (transvestism, marvelous journeys, spectacular sins, helpful animals) with edgy commentaries on hot topics (virginity vs. marriage, parent-child conflicts), saints' Lives offer a view of their culture's theological concerns, secular interests, and the quest of both ecclesiastical and lay people to fulfill their spiritual and terrestrial responsibilities.
Course was offered Spring 2014
FREN 4123Medieval Love (3.00)
Love fascinated people in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries as it still does today. This course will examine understandings and uses of love in religious and secular literature, music and art. What is the relationship, for medieval writers, between the love of God and the love of human beings? What is the role of poetry in promoting and producing love? What medieval ideas about love continue to shape our modern understandings and assumption Prerequisite: FREN 3032
Course was offered Spring 2015
FREN 4237The Culture of Renaissance Lyon (3.00)
A study of the cultural history of the city of Lyon, France, in the sixteenth century. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 4410The Enlightenment (3.00)
The Enlightenment laid the foundations for our current conceptions of democratic government, religious toleration, freedom of speech, and the scientific method. The readings for this course may include works by Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Rousseau. Prerequisite: FREN 3032
Course was offered Fall 2015
FREN 4509Seminar in French Linguistics (3.00)
Topics of specific interest to faculty and advanced undergraduate students. Prerequisite: FREN 3030, 3031, and one 4000-level course in French.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
FREN 4510Advanced Topics in Medieval Literature (3.00)
Topics may vary and include individual identity, love, war, humor, and their expression through literary techniques. Texts are read in modern French translation. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and at least one FREN course numbered 3041 to 3043 (or instructor permission).
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
FREN 4520Advanced Topics in Renaissance Literature (3.00)
Examines major works of sixteenth-century French literature situated in the larger historical and cultural context of the Continental Renaissance. Topics vary and may include, for example, humanism and reform, women writers, and urban culture. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and at least one FREN course numbered 3041 to 3043 (or instructor permission).
FREN 4530Advanced Topics in Seventeenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Topics vary; may be repeated for credit. Recent topics have included classical theatre; poetics of the lyric; moralists; and fiction. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and at least one FREN course numbered 3041 to 3043 (or instructor permission).
FREN 4540Advanced Topics in Eighteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Topics in eighteenth-century French literature. Works of authors such as Beaumarchais, de Charrière, du Deffand, Diderot, Marivaux, Montesquieu, Rousseau, de Staël, Voltaire. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and at least one FREN course numbered 3041 to 3043 (or instructor permission).
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2010
FREN 4546Topics on Moroccan Civilization (3.00)
The course relates to Morocco. It treats the history as well as contemporary Morocco with its social, economic and political components.
FREN 4547Moroccan Francophone Literature (3.00)
The French-speaking Moroccan literature found its roots in Africa or it was born, in Europe through the language of colonization, in arabo-Andalusian Spain, and with the Middle-East through the Muslim civilization. This course proposes an analysis of texts which will approach the topics of the identity, exiles, the language of writing and other topics for a better comprehension of Morocco.
FREN 4559New Course in French Literature and General Linguistics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2010
FREN 4560Advanced Topics in Nineteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Study of the various aspects of the nineteenth-century French literature. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and at least one FREN course numbered 3041 to 3043 (or instructor permission).
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2012
FREN 4570Advanced Topics in Twentieth-Century Literature (3.00)
Readings of significant literary works of the twentieth century. The genre, theme and specific chronological concentration will vary. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and at least one course in the 3040 sequence.
Course was offered Spring 2012
FREN 4580Advanced Topics in Literature (3.00)
Advanced study of transhistorical topics such as literary ideas, the novel, theater, travel literature. Prerequisite: At least one 3000-level literature course.
FREN 4581Advanced Topics in Francophone Literature (3.00)
Topics may include historical writings and rewritings, single authors, the oral tradition, theater, the novel, poetry.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
FREN 4582Advanced Topics in French Poetry (3.00)
Aspects of French poetry. Topics vary and may range from general survey to studies of specific periods or authors; may be repeated for credit for different topics. Prerequisite: At least one literature or culture course beyond FREN 3032.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
FREN 4583Seminar for Majors (3.00)
Close study of a specific topic in French literature. Topics vary. Prerequisite: Completion of a 4000-level literature course with a grade of B- or better.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
FREN 4584Advanced Topics in French Cinema (3.00)
Advanced seminar in French and Francophone cinema. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit for different topics. Prerequisites: FREN 3032 and 3584, or instructor permission.
FREN 4585Advanced Topics in Cultural Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced seminar in French and Francophone literature and culture. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit for different topics. Prerequisite: At least one literature or culture course beyond FREN 3032.
FREN 4586Topics in Literature and Film (3.00)
Studies the relation between three or four French films and their sources in French literature and culture. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and FREN 3584, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2010
FREN 4743Africa in Cinema (3.00)
Study of the representation of Africa in American, Western European and African films. Ideological Constructions of the African as 'other'. Exoticism in cinema. History of African cinema. Economic issues in African cinema: production, distribution, and the role of African film festivals. The socio-political context. Women in African cinema. Aesthetic problems: themes and narrative styles. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and FREN 3584 or another 3000-level literature course in French.
FREN 4744The Occupation and After (3.00)
After an initial examination of the political and social conditions in France under the Nazi regime during World War II, this seminar explores the enduring legacy of those "Dark Years" by investigating how the complex (and traumatic) history of the Occupation has impacted French culture during the last half of the twentieth century and into the twenty first. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and another FREN course beyond 3034.
Course was offered Spring 2015
FREN 4750From Literature to Film: Screening ¿Dangerous Liaisons¿ (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
We will explore the international dissemination, through filmic adaptations, of a single literary work written at the end of the 18th century: Laclos' famous novel «Les Liaisons dangereuses». After examining the novel itself and its significance in the context of pre-revolutionary France, we will study several movies shot between 1960 and 2012 by directors from China, Korea, Czechoslovakia, France, Great-Britain and the USA
Course was offered Fall 2016
FREN 4811Francophone Literature of Africa (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys the literary tradition in French, emphasizing post-World War II poets, novelists, and playwrights. Examines the role of cultural reviews in the development of this literary tradition. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and at least one FREN course numbered 3041 to 3043 (or instructor permission).
FREN 4813Introduction to the Francophone Caribbean (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Haiti) (3.00)
Focuses on the literature, culture and arts of the Francophone Caribbean (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Haiti). Issues of colonialism and postcolonialism, slavery and freedom, exile and immigration, race and gender will be examined through poetry, novels, storytelling, theater, music and film analysis. Prerequisite: A 3000-level French literature course
Course was offered Fall 2010, Fall 2009
FREN 4836The Culture of Commerce and Industry in France (3.00)
Americans entering the French business setting must confront specifically French cultural standards, expectations, and practices. Investigates such topics as the organization of industry, banking, marketing, and management, as well as the role of government and the educational system. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 4838French Society and Civilization (3.00)
Discusses political institutions and social problems based upon readings in recent publications and an analysis of current events. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and another FREN course beyond 3034.
FREN 4857French Comedy (3.00)
Studies dramatic comedy in France from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, with comparison between comedy and other dramatic forms such as 'tragi-comedy' and 'theatre of the absurd.' Texts by such authors as Corneille, Molière, Regnard, Marivaux, Musset, Feydeau, Jarry, and Beckett. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and either FREN 3041, 3042, or 3043.
Course was offered Fall 2010
FREN 4993Independent Study (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Normally, only French majors may enroll in this course and only by written permission from the department chair prior to the end of the first week of classes.
FREN 4998Pre-Thesis Tutorial (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Preliminary research for thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to the Distinguished Majors Program.
FREN 4999Thesis (3.00)
Composition and defense of thesis. Prerequisite: FREN 4998 and good standing in the Distinguished Majors Program. Note: The prerequisite to all 5000-level literature courses is two 4000-level literature courses with an average grade of B, or the instructor's permission.
FREN 5011Old French (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Basic introduction to reading Old French, with consideration of its main dialects (Île-de-France, Picard, Anglo-Norman) and paleographical issues. May be taken in conjunction with FREN 5100 or independently. Taught in English.  Prerequisite:  Reading knowledge of modern French.
FREN 5100Medieval Literature in Modern French I (3.00)
Introduces literary forms, habits of style and thought, and conditions of composition from the late eleventh century to the late thirteenth. Chanson de Roland, Chrétien de Troyes, Marie de France, lyric poetry, etc.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2011
FREN 5150Medieval Literature in Modern French II (3.00)
An inquiry into the literary culture of the period from the late thirteenth century to the late fifteenth. Topics include the Roman de la Rose, Joinville, and Froissart; the development of drama; new lyric forms, early humanism; Villon; and problems of literary history and hermeneutics for a neglected period in French culture.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2010
FREN 5200Literature of the Sixteenth Century: Poetry (3.00)
Studies the developments in theory and practice of French Renaissance poetry and poetics as seen in works by the Rhétoriqueurs, including Marot, Sebillet, Scève, Labe, du Bellay, Ronsard, and d'Aubigne.
FREN 5300Literature of the Seventeenth Century I (3.00)
Studies art forms and society during the baroque and classical periods of French literary history. Readings in theater, fiction, rhetoric, and poetry.
Course was offered Spring 2013
FREN 5400Literature of the Eighteenth Century I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Religious, moral, and political thinking as reflected in the works of Bayle, Fontenelle, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, Helvetius, and others.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2010
FREN 5510Topics in Medieval Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics may include genres (romance, poetry, hagiography, chanson de geste, allegory), themes (love, war, nature), single authors (Chrétien de Troyes, Machaut) and cultural and literary issues (gender, religion, authorship, rewritings).
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
FREN 5520Topics in Sixteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Topics may include Montaigne, the European novella, poetic recreations of the ancients, literary Lyon, and Rabelais and his world.
FREN 5530Topics in Seventeenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Topics may include genres such as tragedy, comedy, novel, and non-fiction prose, themes such as civility, religious conversion, the "human condition," colonial expansion, and love, and theoretical issues such as institutional control of literature, gender and writing, and discourse analysis.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2010
FREN 5540Topics in Eighteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Topics may include exoticism, reason and folly, libertinage, theater, Voltaire vs. Rousseau.
FREN 5559New Course in French Literature and General Linguistics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.
FREN 5560Topics in Nineteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Topics include studies of genres (novel, poetry, prose poetry, theater), literary movements (romanticism, realism, modernity, symbolism, decadence), and themes or concepts (nostalgia, body, literature and the visual arts, le fantastique).
FREN 5570Topics in Twentieth- and Twenty-First Century Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of the various aspects of twentieth-century French literature. Genre, theme, and specific chronological concentration will vary. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
FREN 5581Topics in African Literature (3.00)
Topics may include: Francophone novel, postcolonial literature, Francophone Theater & Poetry, Colonial Literature.
FREN 5584Topics in Cinema (3.00)
A range of analytical approaches to the study of cinema, including cinematographic language and structure, the representation of socio-cultural phenomena in film, and the experience of cinema viewing as a cultural and historical practice.
FREN 5585Topics in Civilization / Cultural Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Interdisciplinary seminar in French and Francophone culture. Topics vary.
FREN 5700Literature of the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries I (3.00)
Principal literary movements and representative authors in the novel.
FREN 5812New World Literature (3.00)
Introduces the French-language literatures of Canada and the Caribbean in their historical and esthetic context. Includes drama, fiction and poetry. FREN 5811 or 5812 are normally a prerequisite to advanced work in Francophone literature at the 8000 level.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2011
FREN 5993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study
FREN 5998Thesis Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. Prerequisite: graduate standing and instructor permission.
FREN 5999Thesis (M.A.) (3.00)
Composition and defense of master's thesis. Prerequisite: graduate standing and instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016
FREN 7040Theories and Methods of Language Teaching (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the pedagogical approaches currently practiced in second-language courses at the university level. Critically examines the theories underlying various methodologies, and their relation to teaching. Assignments include development and critique of pedagogical material; peer observation and analysis; and a final teaching portfolio project.
FREN 7500Topics in Theory and Criticism (3.00)
Required of all graduate students in French unless exempted by the graduate advisor. Studies the motivations, ideas, and methods of literary theory, criticism and historiography (including genre studies); and the materials and methods of literary research. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in French or at least two courses at the 4000 level with grades of B+ or better
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
FREN 7559New Course in French Language and General Linguistics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.
FREN 8510Seminar in Medieval Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
(a) Chansons de geste, chroniques, memories.(b) Vies des saints, romans. (c) Poésie non-narrative, théâtre. (d) Satire et humanisme. Prerequisite: FREN 5010.
FREN 8520Seminar in Sixteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
(a) Rabelais. (b) Montaigne.
FREN 8530Seminar in Seventeenth-Century Literature (3.00)
(a) Moliere. (b) Racine. (c) Corneille. (d) The Moralists. (e) The Lyric of the early seventeenth century. (f) La Fontaine. (g) Contes et Nouvelles.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
FREN 8540Seminar in Eighteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
(a) Voltaire. (b) Diderot. (c) Theater. (d) Novel. (e) Rousseau. (f) Marivaux.
FREN 8559New Course in French Literature and General Linguistics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.
FREN 8560Seminar in Nineteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
(a) Flaubert. (b) Zola. (c) Balzac. (d) Stendhal. (e) Symbolist Theater. (f) Naturalistic Novel. (g) Musset. (h) Hugo. (i) Baudelaire and Nerval. (j) La décadence. (k) Rimbaud, Verlaine, Mallarmé. (l) George Sand. (m) Vigny.
FREN 8570Seminar in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Literature (3.00)
(a) Proust. (b) Gide. (c) Theater. (d) Roman-fleuve. (e) Existentialism. (f) New Novel. (g) Valéry. (h) Dada and Surrealism. (i) Supervielle and St. John Perse.
FREN 8581Seminar in Francophone Literature (3.00)
Studies the Francophone literature of Africa, with special emphasis on post-World War II poets, novelists, and playwrights. Examines the role of cultural and literary reviews in the historical and ideological development.
FREN 8584Seminar in Cinema (3.00)
A range of analytical approaches to the study of cinema, including cinematographic language and structure, the representation of socio-cultural phenomena in film, and the experience of cinema viewing as a cultural and historical practice.
FREN 8585Seminar in Civilization/Cultural Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In-depth studies of cultural topics and research methodologies in French civilization. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
FREN 8993Independent Study (3.00)
Independent Study
FREN 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Master's and Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For masters and doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
FREN 9999Dissertation Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
French in Translation
FRTR 2510Topics in Medieval Literature (3.00)
An introduction to the culture of the High Middle Ages in France. Topics vary and may include love literature, family relations, war, and science and religion. May be repeated for credit for different topics.
Course was offered Spring 2013
FRTR 2530Topics in French Baroque and Classical Culture (3.00)
An introduction to seventeenth century French literature, both fiction and non-fiction, against the background of the period's political, religious, and philosophical controversies and of its plastic arts.
FRTR 2552French Culture (subtitle will be added to reflect chosen topic) (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Course will offer a transhistoric and interdisciplinary approach to French culture through the lens of a given theme (e.g., food, travel, politics, societies and institutions). Lectures, readings and exams in English.
FRTR 2553J-Term in Paris (3.00)
January Term study abroad course conducted on-site in Paris. Readings in literature, ethnography, history, and urban studies, along with discussions of photographs, paintings, and films, will inform daily walking tours and site visits. Specific topics may vary. Course taught in English.
FRTR 2579Contemporary Caribbean Culture (3.00)
Comparative examination of contemporary culture in the Caribbean region with an emphasis on literature. Considers historical writing (essays), musical forms, and film as manifestations of the process of creolization in the area. Questions of ethnic diversity and nation-building are central to the course.
FRTR 2580Topics in French and Francophone Culture (3.00)
Introduces the interdisciplinary study of culture in France or other French-speaking countries. Topics vary from year to year, and may include cuisine and national identity; literature and history; and contemporary society and cultural change. Taught by one or several professors in the French department.
Course was offered Fall 2013
FRTR 2850French Thought (3.00)
A study of major French non-fiction from the Renaissance until today, including essays, discourses, sermons, autobiographies, and editorials, within the historical circumstances of production and reception and with respect to thematic and formal qualities. Class and all readings are in English. This course does not count toward the major or minor in French.
Course was offered Fall 2013
FRTR 3559New Course in Unbiased Camera: A digital documentary workshop (3.00)
In this practical/theorectical workshop on documentary strategies, students will complete a series of audiovisual exercises using various types of cameras; study the documentary modes; and discuss major French and international documentaries. Students can choose to work with a local nonprofit for their final projects. Team taught by Levine and Lioult (visiting filmaker from France).
Course was offered Summer 2013
FRTR 3584Topics in French Cinema (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies topics relating to concepts of film structure, history, and criticism in French and within the French tradition. Topics offered include Introduction to French Cinema and Written Text/Film Text.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
FRTR 4540The International Enlightenment (3.00)
The Enlightenment laid the foundations for our current conceptions of democratic government, religious toleration, freedom of speech, and the scientific method. The readings for this course may include texts by on works by Locke, Voltaire, Rousseau, Jefferson, and Kant .
Course was offered Fall 2012
FRTR 4559New Course in French in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of French in Translation.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for German (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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German
GERM 1010Elementary German (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the essentials of German structure and syntax; emphasizes oral and written proficiency in German. Five class sessions. Language laboratory required. Followed by GERM 2010, 2020.
GERM 1015German for Reading Knowledge (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For graduate students requiring reading knowledge of German. Open to 4th year undergraduates, but does not count toward fulfillment of the language requirement. Please note: graduate students may enroll for C/NC or as auditors. However, graduates must enroll via the GSAS Office, rather than on SIS. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
GERM 1016Intensive Introductory German (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
GERM 1020Elementary German (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the essentials of German structure and syntax; emphasizes oral and written proficiency in German. Five class sessions. Language laboratory required. Followed by GERM 2010, 2020.
GERM 1025Reading Course in German (3.00)
For Graduate of Arts and Sciences students who want a reading knowledge of German for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Open to 3rd and 4th year undergraduates, but does not count toward fulfillment of the language requirement or permit admission to German courses with a spoken component.
GERM 1026Intensive Introductory German (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level.Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: GERM 1016 or equivalent.
GERM 1110Accelerated German I (4.00)
Introduces basic skills in listening, speaking, writing and reading at an accelerated pace. Introduces essential elements of German grammar and syntax. Develops basic knowledge of contemporary German-speaking world. Five class sessions. Language laboratory required. With instructor permission, students may continue in the accelerated track and enroll in GERM 2120 or switch to the non-accelerated track and continue with GERM 2010.
GERM 116Intensive Introductory German (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for GERM 1016.
GERM 126Intensive Introductory German (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for GERM 1026.
GERM 1559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
GERM 2010Intermediate German (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Increases accuracy and fluency through authentic literary and cultural materials with a focus on reading. Reviews essentials of German grammar and syntax. Exposes students to a wide variety of topics relating to contemporary Germany. Internet news and cultural programming in the classroom. Language laboratory required. Prerequisite: GERM 1020, or equivalent
GERM 2016Intensive Intermediate German (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension,reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: GERM 1016 & 1026 or equivalent.
GERM 2020Intermediate German (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Builds upon skills developed in GERM 2010. Continues the review of grammar. Continues to expose students to a wide variety of topics relating to contemporary Germany. Includes a contemporary play and film. Internet news and cultural programming in the classroom. Language laboratory required. Prerequisite: GERM 2010, or equivalent.
GERM 2026Intensive Intermediate German (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: GERM 1016, 1026, & 2016 or equivalent.
GERM 2050German Express (4.00)
Intensive intermediate course in German language. The course teaches all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension), covering the same material as GERM 2010-2020, including a component in German culture. German Express allows students to acquire language skills at an accelerated pace, preparing them for advanced courses (300-level and above) and study abroad in German-speaking countries. Prerequisite: GERM 1020.
Course was offered Fall 2009
GERM 2120Accelerated German II (4.00)
Covers the material of intermediate German. Builds upon skills developed in GERM 1110 and1020. Continues review of grammar exposes students to a variety of topics relating to contemporary Germany. Internet news and cultural programming in the classroom. Language laboratory required. Prerequisite: GERM 1110, GERM 1020, or instructor permission. With instructor permission, students may enroll directly in 3000-level courses after GERM 2120.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
GERM 216Intensive Intermediate German (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for GERM 2016.
GERM 226Intensive Intermediate German (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for GERM 2026.
GERM 2525Intermediate German: Topics (3.00)
Builds upon skills developed in GERM 2010. Continues the review of grammar. Continues to expose students to a wide variety of topics relating to contemporary Germany. Includes a contemporary play and film. Internet news and cultural programming in the classroom. Language laboratory required. This course covers the same material as GERM 2020 but does so through a content-based approach. Topics will vary per semester and instructor. Prerequisite: GERM 2010 or equivalent
Course was offered Fall 2014
GERM 2559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
GERM 3000Grammar in Use (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course builds on the first and second year German sequence and seeks to increase students' level of competence in both grammar and vocabulary. Students will produce more accurate and complex language and begin to discuss a diverse range of topics in German culture. Grammatical accuracy will be a central focus but also register, appropriacy, and fluency. Prerequisite: GERM 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission
GERM 3010Texts and Interpretations (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Employing a broad definition of text, this course allows students to develop a complex understanding of the relationship between meaning and linguistic form. Course readings may include poems, novels, films, historical documents, letters, memoirs etc. Specific grammatical topics will be addressed on the basis of the given material. This course is the prerequisite for all GERM 3000- level courses. Prerequisite: GERM 2020 or instructor permission.
GERM 3110Survey of Literature II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
German literature from 1890 to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
GERM 3120Survey of Literature I (3.00)
German literature from 1750 to 1890. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
GERM 3220German Drama: Stage Production (1.00 - 3.00)
Interprets and stages a representative play in German with students as actors and producers. May be taken more than once for credit, but only once for major credit. Prerequisite: GERM 2020 or comparable language proficiency.
GERM 3230Intermediate Composition and Conversation I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Using mentor texts based on digital cultural programming, students focus on a range of topics of culture and civilization in the contemporary German-speaking world. Beyond cultural competence, the writing assignments test command of mature grammatical structures, contemporary language, advanced idioms, and punctuation. The goal, following Goethe Institute guidelines, is to write comprehensive texts on a range topics. Prerequisite: GERM 3000.
GERM 3240Intermediate Composition and Conversation II (3.00)
Designed to expand and refine German writing skills, this course assumes mastery of the German language sufficient to write with progressive length and complexity. Using mentor texts based on digital cultural programming, the course focuses on contemporary issues related to the culture of German-speaking lands. The writing assignments test command of cultural competence, mature grammatical structures, advanced idioms, and punctuation. Prerequisite: GERM 3230 or Instructor Permission.
GERM 3250German for Professionals (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prepares students to communicate and interact effectively in the business environment of German-speaking countries. Emphasis is placed on practical, career-usable competence. Prerequisite: GERM 3000 or equivalent
GERM 3260German for Professionals (3.00)
Continuation of GERM 3250. Prerequisite: GERM 3250.
Course was offered Spring 2010
GERM 3290Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
May be taken more than once for credit, but only once for major credit. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
GERM 3300Conversation (1.00)
May be taken more than once for credit, but only once for major credit.
GERM 3340German and Austrian Culture, ca. 1900 (3.00)
Studies literature, the arts, politics, and social developments between 1870 and 1918. Prerequisite: GERM 3010 or 3230.
GERM 3350Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany (3.00)
Studies German life between 1918 and 1945. Prerequisite: GERM 3010 or 3230.
GERM 3510Topics in German Culture (3.00)
Studies selected aspects of German culture, such as opera. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: GERM 3010 or 3230.
GERM 3515Postwar German Culture (3.00)
Readings in the cultural, social, and political histories of the German-speaking countries since 1945. Prerequisite: GERM 3010 or 3230.
Course was offered Spring 2012
GERM 3526Topics in Business German: (3.00)
Interdisciplinary seminar in German business. Topics vary annually and may include: green business practices, business ethics, the European Union, or the challenges of globalization. Taught in German. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses. Prerequisites: GERM 3000.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
GERM 3559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
GERM 3590Topics in German Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Seminar in German literature. May be repeated for credit. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
GERM 3610Lyric Poetry (3.00)
Major forms and themes in German lyric poetry. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
GERM 3620Novelle (3.00)
Analyzes and discusses representative German novelle from Kleist to the present. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011
GERM 3630Drama (3.00)
Investigates dramatic theory and practice emphasizing major German authors and movements. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
GERM 3660Romanticism (3.00)
German literature from 1800 to 1830 and its influence. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
GERM 3680Postwar Literature (3.00)
Representative German authors since 1945. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
Course was offered Fall 2009
GERM 3700Bertolt Brecht (3.00)
Studies Brecht's life and works, including plays, poems, and theoretical writings.
GERM 4450Advanced Composition and Conversation (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is the capstone course for German language skills. Using digital mentor texts, students focus on a contemporary issues in German-speaking lands, to compose writing assignments that test mature language structures (including idiomatic expressions) and specialized vocabularies. The goal, following Goethe Institute guidelines, is to attain the ability to write in context and in the appropriate stylistic register. Prerequisite: GERM 3240 or permission of instructor.
GERM 4559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
GERM 4600Fourth-Year Seminar (3.00)
Literary analysis for advanced students. Prerequisite: GERM 3010 and other literature courses.
GERM 4990Honors Thesis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Directed research for, and composition of, an extended essay. Prerequisite: Admission to the DMP, permission of undergraduate advisor and a supervising faculty member.
GERM 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: Approval by a supervising faculty member.
GERM 4995Honors Research and Thesis (6.00)
Prerequisite: Admission to the DMP, permission of undergraduate advisor and a supervising faculty member.
GERM 4998Honors Research and Thesis (0.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is the first semester of the year-long DMP thesis. Students who enroll in it will only receive a grade when the complete its sequel, GERM 4999, at which point they will receive 6 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the DMP, permission of undergraduate advisor and a supervising faculty member.
GERM 4999Honors Research and Thesis (6.00)
This is the second semester of the year-long DMP thesis. Students should enroll in this course only if they have completed GERM 4998, and must enroll in GERM 4999 to receive credit for GERM 4998. Prerequisite: Admission to the DMP, permission of undergraduate advisor and a supervising faculty member; GERM 4998.
Course was offered Spring 2011
GERM 5100Middle High German (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces Middle High German grammar and includes readings in Middle High German literature.
GERM 5140Arthurian Romance (3.00)
Theory and analysis of the chief German Arthurian romances: Erec, Parzival, Yrain, Iwain, and Tristan.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2010
GERM 5210Early Modern German Literature: Humanism, Reformation and Baroque,1450-1700 (3.00)
An overview of works from the Early Modern period in Germany, 1450-1700, drawing on three movements and intellectual spheres: Humanism, Reformation, and Baroque. Among the authors and works treated are Tepl's Plowman of Bohemia, Brant's Ship of Fools, Luther, Hans Sachs, the Historia von D. Johann Fausten, Fleming, Gryphius, and Hofmannsswaldau. Open to graduate students and advanced undergraduates of all disciplines.
Course was offered Fall 2013
GERM 5250Age of Goethe I (3.00)
Studies German "Storm and Stress' and classicism, focusing on Goethe and Schiller.
Course was offered Spring 2013
GERM 5300Romanticism (3.00)
German literature and intellectual history from 1795 to 1830.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012, Spring 2010
GERM 5370Nineteenth Century (3.00)
Major writers and works from 1830 to 1890, including Grillparzer, Stifter, Heine, Hebbel, Keller, Storm, Fontane.
Course was offered Fall 2012
GERM 5470Turn of the Century (3.00)
Discusses the major literary movements at the turn of the century with analysis of representative works by Hofmannsthal, Schnitzler, George, Rilke, Thomas Mann, Musil, Kafka, and others.
Course was offered Fall 2014
GERM 5480Twentieth Century (3.00)
Introduces the main currents of German literature since 1920, emphasizing major authors and traditions.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2011
GERM 5500Special Topics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Major figures, genres, or literary problems serve as the focus for an intensive course within any literary period. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
GERM 5559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
GERM 5562Topics in New German Cinema (3.00)
Examines German art cinema from the 1960s-1980s, focusing on modernist aesthetics and filmic responses to major historical events in post-war Germany. Films by Fassbinder, Herzog, Wenders, Kluge, Sander, Von Trotta, and others.
Course was offered Spring 2012
GERM 5600Studies in Lyric Poetry (3.00)
Investigates the theory and practice of lyric poetry in Germany, emphasizing major authors and traditions.
Course was offered Fall 2013
GERM 5610Studies in Prose Fiction (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies representative works of fiction (either novels or shorter forms) with special attention to formal and thematic developments, and representative theories of fiction.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2013
GERM 5620Studies in Drama (3.00)
Investigates dramatic theory and practice in Germany, emphasizing major authors and traditions.
Course was offered Spring 2014
GERM 5840Introduction to Literary Theory (3.00)
Current theories of literature, including Marxist, psychoanalytical, formalist, structuralist, and hermeneutic approaches. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
GERM 5880Ling Approaches to Literature (3.00)
Ling Approaches to Literature
GERM 7400German Intellectual History From the Enlightenment to Nietzsche (3.00)
Studies the development of the concepts of 'education' and 'evolution,' and the predominance of aesthetics in German culture. Includes lectures on the impact of Leibnitz, Kant, and Schopenhauer; and readings in Lessing, Kant, Schiller, Fichte, Hegel, Feuerbach, Marx, and Nietzsche.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2011
GERM 7420German Intellectual History from Nietzsche to the Present (3.00)
Readings in and discussion of the intellectual, philosophical, and social history of Germany from the late nineteenth century to the present.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2011
GERM 7559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
GERM 7600German Cinema (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
Course was offered Fall 2010
GERM 7700Narrative Theory (3.00)
Study and comparison of major theories of narrative, including Booth, Stanzel, Barthes, Genette, Cohn, Bakhtin, and others.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
GERM 8559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2012
GERM 8610Seminar in Language Teaching (3.00)
Studies the theory and practice of language teaching with supervised classroom experience. One group meeting per week plus extensive individual consultation. Required of all teaching assistants in the teacher training program.
GERM 8620Seminar in Language Teaching (3.00)
Studies the theory and practice of language teaching with supervised classroom experience. One group meeting per week plus extensive individual consultation. Required of all teaching assistants in the teacher training program.
GERM 8810Pre-Dissertation Research I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Supervised reading, directed toward the formulation of a dissertation proposal by the individual student.
GERM 8820Pre-Dissertation Research II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Supervised reading, directed toward the formulation of a dissertation proposal by the individual student.
GERM 8995Guided Research (3.00)
Special research projects for advanced students. Individually directed.
GERM 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research
GERM 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
GERM 9559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
GERM 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research
GERM 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
German in Translation
GETR 1559New Course in German in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German in translation.
GETR 2559New Course in German in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German in translation.
GETR 2770Berlin and the Geography of Memory (3.00)
In this course we study Berlin not only as admixture of streets, buildings and passers-by but as historical text to be read, studied, and patiently engaged. Berlin, like any city, has various layers to its history, and these layers sometimes conflict or bump right up against one another. This course, concerns how one culture remembers and memorializes a difficult and still-evolving history. In encountering and reading these sites of mem
Course was offered January 2014
GETR 3330Introduction to German Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A survey of German cultural history from the enlightenment to the present, and an introduction to the field of German Studies. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses. .
GETR 3352Modern German History (3.00)
Introduces the political, social and cultural history of modern Germany from the French Revolution to the present. Cross-listed in the History department. Taught in English.
Course was offered Fall 2012
GETR 3372German Jewish Culture and History (3.00)
This course provides a wide-ranging exploration of the culture, history and thought of German Jewry from 1750 to 1939. It focuses on the Jewish response to modernity in Central Europe and the lasting transformations in Jewish life in Europe and later North America. Readings of such figures as: Moses Mendelssohn, Heinrich Heine, Rahel Varnhagen, Franz Kafka, Gershom Scholem, Martin Buber, Karl Marx, Rosa Luxembourg, Walter Benjamin, and Freud.
GETR 3380Jewish Humor (3.00)
Are Jews funny? Many people think so. Humor has certainly played an important role in Jewish life. This course examines the character and function of Jewish humor in Germany and the rest of Europe, the United States, and Israel. One goal of the course is to show how humor has been used in these Jewish communities to highlight the desires, needs, and frustrations of ordinary Jews.
GETR 3390Nazi Germany (3.00)
Detailed survey of the historical origins, political structures, cultural dynamics, and every-day practices of the Nazi Third Reich. Cross-listed in the history department. Taught in English.
GETR 3391The Idea of the University (3.00)
This course considers how some of our contemporary questions about higher education were first formulated in early 19th-century Germany. We will also consider how these questions were taken up by Thomas Jefferson and the founding of the University of Virginia. Some of our more particular questions will include: What is the relation between the university and the state or society more broadly speaking? What is the relationship between teaching and
Course was offered Fall 2012
GETR 3400German Intellectual History from Leibniz to Hegel (3.00)
Reading and discussion of central theoretical texts in the German tradition 1700-1810, including works by Leibniz, Herder, Lessing, Kant, Schiller, Fichte, and Hegel.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2011
GETR 3410Nietzsche and Modern Literature (3.00)
Reading and thorough discussion of the major works of Nietzsche, in English translation, from the Birth of Tragedy to Twilight of the Idols. Emphasizes the impact of Nietzsche on 20th-century literature and thought in such diverse authors as Shaw, Rilke, Thomas Mann, and Kafka. A term paper submitted in two stages and a final examination.
GETR 3420German Intellectual History From Nietzsche to the Present (3.00)
Readings in philosophical and social history of Germany from the late 19th century onward.
Course was offered Spring 2011
GETR 3462Neighbors and Enemies (3.00)
Explores the friend/foe nexus in German history, literature and culture, with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
GETR 3470Literature of the Holocaust (3.00)
Introduces the most significant texts of Holocaust literature and surveys important philosophical and historical reflections on the meaning of the Holocaust.
Course was offered Spring 2016
GETR 3490Ibsen (3.00)
Discusses Ibsen's major plays, in English translation. No knowledge of a Scandinavian language is needed; does not fulfill the language requirement.
GETR 3500German Cinema (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes the aesthetics and semiotics of film, with a focus on German expressionism and New German Cinema.
GETR 3550Children's Literature (3.00)
Studies the nature and aims of children's literature, primarily European and American, from the 17th century onward.
GETR 3559New Course in German in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German in translation. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
GETR 3560Topics in German Literature (3.00)
Examines such myths as Faust and Tristan, along with the modernist parody of them.
Course was offered Spring 2010
GETR 3561the Frankfurt school and its American legacy (3.00)
Introduces students to the history of the Frankfurt School in Europe and the University States.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2012
GETR 3562New German Cinema (3.00)
Examines German art cinema from the 1960s-1980s, focusing on modernist aesthetics and filmic responses to major historical events in post-war Germany. Films by Fassbinder, Herzog, Wenders, Kluge, Sander, von Trotta, and others.
Course was offered Spring 2012
GETR 3563Spiritual Journeys in Young Adult Fiction (3.00)
This writing-intensive, discussion-based seminar invites students to explore the topic of the spiritual journey both academically and personally. Different disciplinary perspectives and experiential approaches to reading and writing will deepen our exploration of such themes as: religiosity vs. spirituality, becoming a hero, confronting evil, being different, achieving autonomy, faith and doubt, and the magical and the miraculous.
GETR 3566Topics in film (3.00)
The course reflects on the often complicated ways in which representations of violence are related to gender codes. we will look especially at films that depict and document the topos of Lager/Camp: the Camp functions as metaphor, as fantasy, gendered space, laboratory, and heterotopia,. Critical look at films that imagine the camp both as a historical site or as a hiding place.
Course was offered Spring 2012
GETR 3580German Literature in Translation (3.00)
Outstanding works of German literature read and discussed in English.
GETR 3590Course(s) in English (3.00)
Reading and discussion of German texts compared to texts from other literatures (all in English translation), with the aim of illuminating a central theoretical, historical, or social issue that transcends national boundaries. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
GETR 3600Faust (3.00)
Taking Goethe's Faust as its point of departure, this course traces the emergence and transformations of the Faust legend over the last 400 hundred years. We explore precursors of Goethe's Faust in the form of the English Faust Book, Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus, and possibly other popular re-workings of the text. We will Goethe's Faust in its entirety, and then proceed to Bulgakov's response to Stalinism in The Master and Margharta and
Course was offered Spring 2013
GETR 3610Film under Fascism: Ideology and Entertainment (3.00)
Investigates the cinema of the fascist dictatorships of Germany, Italy, and Spain, with a concentration on the 1930s-1940s. Course focuses on the ideology and aesthetics of fascist films, including their promotion of militarism and treatment of race and gender issues. Offers comparative analysis with classical Hollywood films of the same era. Course also provides an introduction to the political and cultural history of fascist regimes. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
GETR 3620World Cinema (3.00)
This course offers a survey of the cinemas of Europe, Africa, Central and South America, the Middle East, India, and Asia, with an introduction to the film histories and stylistic tendencies of each region. Explores classical, avant-garde, and "third cinema" aesthetics, post-colonial theory, and transnational filmmaking. Students in GETR section focus on comparative topics related to German film.
Course was offered Spring 2011
GETR 3692The Holocaust (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course aims to clarify basic facts and explore competing explanations for the origins and unfolding of the Holocaust--the encounter between the Third Reich and Europe's Jews between 1933 and 1945 that resulted in the deaths of almost six million Jews. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
GETR 3695The Holocaust and the Law (3.00)
This course explores the pursuit of legal justice after the Holocaust. Study of legal responses to the Nazi genocide of Europe's Jews in Europe, Israel, and the United States from the immediate aftermath of the Holocaust to the present. Focus on the Nuremberg, Eichmann Trial, Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials, among others. The course ask how the pursuit of legal justice after the Holocaust affects our understanding of the legal process.
GETR 3710Kafka and His Doubles (3.00)
Introduction to the work of Franz Kafka, with comparisons to the literary tradition he worked with and the literary tradition he formed.
GETR 3720Freud and Literature (3.00)
In formulating his model of the psyche and his theory of psychoanalysis, Freud availed himself of analogies drawn from different disciplines, including literature. Freud's ideas were then taken up by many twentieth-century literary writers. After introducing Freud's theories through a reading of his major works, the course will turn to literary works that engage with Freud.
Course was offered Fall 2015
GETR 3730Modern Poetry: Rilke, Valéry and Stevens (3.00)
Studies in the poetry and prose of these three modernist poets, with emphasis on their theories of artistic creation. The original as well as a translation will be made available for Rilke's and Valery's poetry; their prose works will be read in English translation.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012
GETR 3740Narratives of Childhood (3.00)
Childhood autobiography and childhood narrative from Romanticism to the present.
GETR 3750Women, Childhood, Autobiography (3.00)
Cross-cultural readings in women's childhood narratives. Emphasis on formal as well as thematic aspects. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
GETR 3760Ways of Telling Stories: Eighteenth-Century Fiction (3.00)
Comparative studies in the European novel. Dominant novel types, including the fictional memoir, the novel in letters, and the comic "history."
GETR 3770Women Writers: Women on Women (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses on women writers from any era who address the topic of femininity: what it means or implies to be a woman.
Course was offered Fall 2016
GETR 3780Memory Speaks (3.00)
Interdisciplinary course on memory. Readings from literature, philosophy, history, psychology, and neuroscience.
GETR 4493Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Guided study
Course was offered Spring 2013
GETR 4559New Course in German in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German in translation.
GETR 7559New Course in German in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German in Translation.
GETR 7700Cognitive Literary Theory (3.00)
Readings in recent theories, findings, and methods from cognitive science, psychology, and neurobiology that have been applied to the study of literature, whether by the scientists themselves or by literary scholars. Examples include the embodied mind thesis, conceptual metaphor, prototypes, neurobiological theories of the self, blending, emotion theory, memory theory, theory of mind, and the empirical study of reader response.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014
Yiddish
YIDD 1050Elementary Yiddish Language and Culture (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
YIDD 1060Elementary Yiddish Language and Culture (3.00)
Elementary Yiddish Language and Culture
YIDD 1559New Course in Yiddish (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Yiddish.
YIDD 2559New Course in Yiddish (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of Yiddish.
Yiddish in Translation
YITR 3452Jewish Culture and History in Eastern Europe (3.00)
Studies major trends in Yiddish, East European, and North American Jewish culture, with special focus on the interaction between cultural forms and historical developments in Eastern Europe and North American. Topics vary.
YITR 3560Topics in Yiddish Literature (3.00)
Surveys important developments in Yiddish literature from the eighteenth century to the present. Special attention is paid to the innovations Yiddish writers produced in response to historical and cultural change.
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History-African History
HIAF 1501Introductory Seminar in African History (3.00)
Introduces the study of history intended for first- or second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussing, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2010
HIAF 1559New Course in African History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of African History.
HIAF 2001Early African History (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the history of African civilizations from the iron age through the era of the slave trade, ca. 1800. Emphasizes the search for the themes of social, political, economic, and intellectual history which present African civilizations on their own terms.
HIAF 2002Modern African History (3.00)
Studies the history of Africa and its interaction with the western world from the mid-19th century to the present. Emphasizes continuities in African civilization from imperialism to independence that transcend the colonial interlude of the 20th century.
HIAF 2031The African Diaspora (4.00)
A history of African peoples and their interaction with the wider world; emphasis on historical and cultural ties between African diasporic communities and the homeland to the mid-nineteenth century.
Course was offered Spring 2010
HIAF 2559New Course in African History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of African History.
HIAF 3011North African History from Carthage to the Algerian Revolution (3.00)
Surveys the main outlines of North African political, economic, and cultural history from the rise of Carthage as a Mediterranean power until the conclusion of the Algerian war for independence in 1962, and the creation of a system of nation-states in the region. It places the North African historical experience within the framework of both Mediterranean/European history and African history. Focuses mainly upon the area stretching from Morocco's Atlantic coast to the Nile Delta; also considered are Andalusia and Sicily, and the ties between Northwest Africa and sub-Saharan regions, particularly West Africa.
HIAF 3021History of Southern Africa (3.00)
Studies the history of Africa generally south of the Zambezi River. Emphasizes African institutions, creation of ethnic and racial identities, industrialization, and rural poverty, from the early formation of historical communities to recent times.
HIAF 3051West African History (3.00)
History of West Africans in the wider context of the global past, from West Africans' first attempts to make a living in ancient environments through the slave trades (domestic, trans-Saharan, and Atlantic), colonial overrule by outsiders, political independence, and ever-increasing globalization.
HIAF 3091Africa in World History (3.00)
World history from the perspective of Africa, for advanced undergraduates. The interpretive emphasis falls equally on the epistemology of thinking historically, historical processes recurring throughout the human experience, and the specific ways in which Africans experienced and elaborated them. The course develops a strong critique of conventional textbook approaches to both Africa and world history.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIAF 3559New Course in African History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of African History.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014
HIAF 4501Seminar in African History (4.00)
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. Seminar work results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pp. in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIAF 4511Colloquium in African History (4.00)
The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquia prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
HIAF 4559New Course in African History (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of African History.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIAF 4591Topics in African History (3.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
HIAF 4993Independent Study in African History (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member, any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Open to majors or non-majors.
HIAF 5559New Course in African History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of African History.
HIAF 7002The History and Historiography of Africa (3.00)
Taught for graduate students with no previous experience in African history; consists of attendance at the lecture sessions of HIAF 2001, 2002, and weekly discussions devoted to more detailed examination of the technical and interpretive problems in writing African history.
Course was offered Spring 2013
HIAF 7031History and Historiography of North Africa, ca. 1800-Present (3.00)
Introduces the literature on North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia) from the precolonial period to the postcolonial era. An intensive readings and discussion colloquium devoted to the major issues in the region's political, economic, social, and cultural history, and to the issues raised by colonial historiography. Prerequisite: HIME 2001, 2002.
HIAF 7559New Course in African History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of African History.
History-East Asian History
HIEA 1501Introductory Seminar in East Asian History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the study of history intended for first- or second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussing, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
HIEA 1559New Course in East Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of East Asian History.
HIEA 2011History of Chinese Civilization (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An intro to the study of Chinese civilization. We shall begin with the earliest human remains found in China & conclude in the present. The goal of this coure is not merely to tell the story of Chinese history, rich and compelling though the story is. Rather, our aim will be to explore what makes Chinese civilization specifically Chinese, & how the set of values, practices, & institutions we associate with Chinese society came to exist.
HIEA 2031Modern China (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the transformation of Chinese politics, society, institutions, culture and foreign relations from the Opium War. through the post-Mao Reform Era. Emphasizes the fluid relationship between tradition and transformation and the ways in which this relationship continues to shape the lives of the Chinese people.
HIEA 2072Modern Japanese Culture and Politics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the politics, culture, and ideologies of modern Japan from roughly 1800 to the present. We will pay special attention to the interplay between Japan's simultaneous participation in global modernity and its assertion of a unique culture as a way to explore the rise of the nation-state as a historically specific form.
HIEA 2073Japan to 1868: An Historical Introduction (3.00)
This lecture class surveys the history of Japanese civilization from prehistory to the end of the nineteenth century. Through an assortment of historical, literary, religious and visual materials, it offers an introduction to the political, social, religious, intellectual, artistic, and cultural life of Japan in its various epochs.
Course was offered Spring 2015
HIEA 2081Korea: Antiquity through the 12th Century (3.00)
The development of Korean culture from the Three Kingdoms Period through the Silla (675-918) and Early Koryo (936-1200) dynasties.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Fall 2009
HIEA 2091Korea 13th-19th Centuries (3.00)
Second of a three part sequence on the history of Korea from earliest times into the 21st century. This course covers the period bracketed by the Mongols in the 13th and 14th centuries and the opening of the Yi Dynasty in the late 19th century.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2010
HIEA 2101Korea: Late Nineteenth through Early Twenty First Centuries (3.00)
History of Korea from 1876 into the first decade of the 21st century.
HIEA 2559New Course in East Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of East Asian History.
HIEA 3111China to the Tenth Century (3.00)
Surveys the social, political and economic organization of traditional Chinese society, traditional Chinese foreign policy, and major literary, artistic, and intellectual movements.
HIEA 3112Late Imperial China (3.00)
Survey of the social, political, and cultural history of China from 10th to the early 20th centuries. Topics include the philosophic basis of state and society, the formation of social elites, the influence of nomadic peoples, and patterns of popular dissent and rebellion, among others
HIEA 3141Political and Social Thought in Modern China (3.00)
Studies political and social thought from the early 20th century to the present, as reflected in written sources (including fiction), art, and films.
HIEA 3151East Asian-American Relations in the 20th Century (3.00)
A lecture and discussion course focusing on the changing relationship between East Asian Countries (China, Japan, Vietnam and Korea in particular) and the United States in the 20th century.
HIEA 3162Historical China and the World (3.00)
The course traces China's external relations from antiquity to our own times, identifying conceptions, practices, and institutions that characterized the ancient inter-state relations of East Asia and examining the interactions between "Eastern" and "Western," and "revolutionary" and "conventional" modes of international behavior in modern times. The student's grade is based on participation, midterm test, final exam, and a short essay.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIEA 3171Meiji Japan (3.00)
This course will examine the rise of the nation-state form in Japan as a new form of historical subjectivity. It will explore in depth the political, economic, social, and cultural changes in the wake of the collapse of the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1868 to the start of the Tasiho period in 1912.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Spring 2011
HIEA 3172The Japanese Empire (3.00)
This course is an exploration of Japan's imperial project from roughly 1890-1945. We will start by developing a critical theoretical vocabulary with which we will then focus on three recent and important books on Japanese imperialism in East Asia. At the end of the semester we will also look briefly at anti-imperial and decolonization movements as well as the status of the category of 'empire' for analyzing the postwar period.
Course was offered Spring 2014
HIEA 3211Japan's Economic Miracle (3.00)
Examines the history of Japan since the early 19th century by exploring the causes and consequences of the economic and social changes that have made Japan one of the most important advanced industrial countries in the contemporary world.
HIEA 3221Japan's Political History (3.00)
Examines Japanese history since the early 19th century, exploring changes in political ideas, institutions, and behavior among both governing elites and the mass of Japanese citizenry.
HIEA 3311Peasants, Students and Women: Social Movement in Twentieth-Century China (3.00)
Studies rural revolution, student movements, women's liberation, and the transformation of the social order since the late 19th century.
HIEA 3321China and the Cold War (3.00)
The class examines China's entanglement with the Cold War from 1945 to the early 1990s. The course raises China-centered questions because it is curious in retrospect that China, a quintessential Eastern state, became so deeply involved in the Cold War, a confrontation rooted in Western history. In exploring such questions, this course does not treat China as part of the Cold War but the Cold War as a period of Chinese history.
Course was offered Fall 2015
HIEA 3559New Course in East Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of East Asian History.
HIEA 4501Seminar in East Asian History (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pp. in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIEA 4511Colloquium in East Asia (4.00)
A small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students prepare about 25 pages of written work. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIEA 4559New Course in East Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of East Asian History.
HIEA 4591Topics in East Asian History (3.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
HIEA 4993Independent Study in East Asia (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent Study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Open to majors or non-majors.
HIEA 5151Mao and the Chinese Revolution (3.00)
This course, an advanced reading seminar, provids an in-depth investigation of one of the most magnificent, yet destructive, revolutions in human history--the Chinese Communist revolution, as well as the person who led the revoilution--Mao Zedong.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIEA 5559New Course in East Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of East Asian History.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
HIEA 7031Modern East Asian History (3.00)
Offered to graduate students with no previous background in modern East Asian history. Consists of attendance at the lecture sessions of undergraduate courses on modern East Asian history and directed readings at an advanced level on the development of the social, political and cultural institutions of East Asia.
HIEA 7041Modern East Asian History (3.00)
Offered to graduate students with no previous background in modern East Asian history. Consists of attendance at the lecture sessions of undergraduate courses on modern East Asian history and directed readings at an advanced level on the development of the social, political and cultural institutions of East Asia.
HIEA 7559New Course in East Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of East Asian History.
HIEA 8011East Asian History (3.00)
Directed readings, discussions, and research papers on selected topics in Chinese and Japanese history.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIEA 8111Traditional Chinese History (3.00)
Studies documents related to social and political philosophy. Emphasizes translated texts, but some attention will be paid to Chinese texts and the problems of translation.
HIEA 8211Japanese History (3.00)
Discusses selected issues in the social, political, and economic development of Japan from the Tokugawa period to the present.
HIEA 8559New Course in East Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of East Asian History.
HIEA 9021Tutorial in "China in Hot and Cold Wars in Modern Times". . . (3.00)
This tutorial explores three types of conflicts in China modern experiences: civil wars, international conflicts, and Cold War confrontations. Reading materials include major scholarships on these topics. The class meets biweekly, and the students are evaluated on the basis of participation, short book reviews, and a final paper.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEA 9022Tutorial in "Making of the 'Chinese Nation'". . . (3.00)
This tutorial is about conceptual and political constructions of the "Chinese Nation" in the 20th century. Readings include relevant writings by important intellectual and political figures of 20th-century China and major scholarships on the subject from multiethnic perspectives. The class meets biweekly, and the students are evaluated on the basis of participation, short book reviews, and a final paper.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEA 9023Tutorial in Modern Japanese Thought, Culture, & Politics (3.00)
Introduction the history and historiography of modern Japanese Thought, Culture, and Politics. Topics include modernity, empire, the nation-state, war, fascism, and capitalist development.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
History-European History
HIEU 1501Introductory Seminar in Pre-1700 European History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intended for first- or second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussing, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
HIEU 1502Introductory Seminar in Post-1700 European History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intended for first- or second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussing, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
HIEU 1559New Course in European History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of European History.
HIEU 2001Western Civilization I (3.00)
Surveys the fundamental institutions and ideas that have shaped the Western world. Topics include great religious and philosophical traditions, political ideas, literary forms, artistic achievements and institutional structures from the world of the ancient Hebrews to the eve of the modern world (ca. 3000 b.c. to 1600 a.d.).
HIEU 2002Western Civilization II (3.00)
Surveys the political and cultural history of the Western world in modern times. Emphasizes the distinctiveness of Western civilization, on the reasons for the rise of the West to global domination, and the relative decline of the West in recent times.
HIEU 2031Ancient Greece (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the political, military, and social history of Ancient Greece from the Homeric age to the death of Alexander the Great, emphasizing the development and interactions of Sparta and Athens.
HIEU 2041Roman Republic and Empire (3.00)
Surveys the political, social, and institutional growth of the Roman Republic, focusing on its downfall and replacement by an imperial form of government, the subsequent history of that government, and the social and economic life during the Roman Empire, up to its own decline and fall.
HIEU 2051Economic History of Europe (3.00)
Studies European economic history from the middle ages to the industrial revolution. Emphasizes the emergence of the market and the rise of capitalism in Great Britain.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
HIEU 2061The Birth of Europe (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies ways of life and thought in the formation of Western Europe from the 4th century a.d. to the 15th. Includes a survey of the development of society and culture in town and countryside, the growth of economic, political, and religious institutions, and the impact of Muslim and Byzantine civilizations.
HIEU 2071Early Modern Europe and the World (3.00)
European history, from the Reformation to Napoleon, in global perspective.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
HIEU 2072Modern European History Since 1815 (3.00)
Analyzes the political, social, and economic developments in Europe from the age of Napoleon to the present.
HIEU 2101Jewish History I: The Ancient and Medieval Experience (3.00)
This course surveys the pre-modern Jewish historical experience from antiquity through the sixteenth century.
HIEU 2102Modern Jewish History (3.00)
Survey of Jewish history from the seventeenth century to the present, primarily in Europe, but with further treatment of Jewish life in the U.S. and Israel. Major topics include Jewish historical consciousness; patterns of emancipation; religious adjustment; the role of women; anti-Semitism; Zionism; the American Jewish experience; the Holocaust; the establishment of Israel; and Jewish life in Europe after the Holocaust.
HIEU 2111History of England to 1688 (3.00)
Studies England and the British Isles from earliest times to the accession of William III.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
HIEU 2112The Emergence of Modern Britain, 1688-2000 (3.00)
This lecture course surveys the history of Britain from the Glorious Revolution to our own time. The making and remaking of this nation state over three hundred years will be shown in its connections with the history of Europe, and the wider story of the making of the modern world.
HIEU 2132The Jews of Poland from 1600 to the Present (3.00)
The Jews of Poland from 1600 to the Present
HIEU 2152History of the Russian Empire 1700-1917 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the history of Russia from Peter the Great to the Bolshevik Revolution and the establishment of Soviet power.
HIEU 2162History of Russia Since 1917 (3.00)
Explores the collapse of the Russian Empire and the rise of the Communist state. Emphasizes the social revolution, Stalinism and subsequent 'de-Stalinization,' national minorities, and the collapse of the Soviet regime.
HIEU 2212Contemporary Europe (3.00)
This class surveys the major developments in Europe from 1945 up to the present day. Topics that we examine include the legacy of World War II, the division of Europe during the cold war, the economic and political progress of the continent, the crises triggered by decolonization and imigration, and the continuing struggles of Europeans to build a united, peaceful and stable union.
HIEU 2559New Course in European History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of European History.
HIEU 2721Supernatural Europe, 1500-1800 (3.00)
Surveys the intellectual, religious, and social history of Europe c.1500-1800 through the lens of changing beliefs about the supernatural. Selected topics include the rise and decline of witch-hunting, changing understandings of the universe, the impact of religious reform on traditional belief, and the "disenchantment" of European society as beliefs in the supernatural declined in the 18th century.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIEU 3000Modern Imperialism: 19th and 20th Centuries (3.00)
A history of Modern Imperialism from the beginning of the nineteenth century to post-Second World War decolonisation: with particular reference to the British Empire.
HIEU 3021Greek and Roman Warfare (3.00)
Surveys the history of ancient warfare from the Homeric era until the fall of Rome.
HIEU 3041The Fall of the Roman Republic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys the history and culture of the last century of the Roman Republic (133-30 b.c.), emphasizing the political and social reasons for the destruction of the Republican form of government and its replacement by a monarchy.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2011
HIEU 3051History and Civilization of France: Revolution to 1945 (3.00)
The social, political, economic, philosophical, and artistic developments in France from the Revolution to 1945. Taught in French.
HIEU 3091Ancient Law and Society (3.00)
Study of the interrationships between law, politics and society in ancient Greece (chiefly Athenian) culture, the Hellenistic kingdoms and Rome (from the XII Tables to the Justinianic Code). Focuses particularly on the development of the idea of law; on the construction of law's authority and legitimacy; on the use of law as one method of social control; and on the development, at Rome, of juristic independence and legal codification. Prerequisite: HIEU 2031 or HIEU 2041, or permission of the instructor.
HIEU 3101Early Medieval Civilization (3.00)
Studies early medieval civilization from late antiquity to the 11th century. Emphasizes selected themes in cultural history.
HIEU 3111Later Medieval Civilization (3.00)
Discusses intellectual and cultural history, political and social theories, and religious movements from the 11th to the 16th centuries.
HIEU 3121Medieval Society: Ways of Life and Thought in Western Europe (3.00)
An introduction to the social and intellectual history from the tenth century to the sixteenth.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2011
HIEU 3131The World of Charlemagne (3.00)
Explores the Byzantine, Muslim, and European worlds in the 8th and 9th centuries. Compares political, institutional, and social history, and the Catholic, Orthodox, and Islamic faiths.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
HIEU 3141Anglo-Saxon England (3.00)
Surveys England and its Celtic neighbors in Wales, Scotland, and Ireland from the departure of the Romans in the early 5th century to the Scandinavian conquest in 1016. Emphasizes the human diversity and cultural and institutional creativity of the Anglo-Saxons.
HIEU 3151Medieval Iberia, 411-1469 (3.00)
This course offers an introduction to Islam and a cultural history of Al Andalus from 711 until the expulsion of the Moriscos from early modern Spain in 1609.
HIEU 3152History of the British Empire (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will focus primarily on the 'second' empire in Asia and Africa, although the first empire in the Americas will be our first topic. Topics covered include the slave plantations in the West Indies, the American Revolution, the rise of the British East India Company and its control of India, and the Scramble for Africa. Special emphasis will be placed on the environmental history of our points of debarkation.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2010
HIEU 3161The Medieval Church (3.00)
The history of the western church from the time of Constantine through the sixteenth century, based on a study of selected texts.
HIEU 3171Eastern Christianity (3.00)
Surveys the history of Christianity in the Byzantine world and the Middle East from late antiquity (age of emperor Justinian) until the fall of Constantinople. Emphasizes developments in theology, spirituality and art, and the relation of Christianity to Islam. Considers Eastern Christianity in modern times.
HIEU 3181Medieval Christianity (3.00)
Detailed study of the development of Christianity in the Middle Ages and of how it reflected upon itself in terms of theology, piety, and politics. Cross-listed as RELC 3181.
Course was offered Spring 2015
HIEU 3211Medieval and Renaissance Italy (3.00)
Surveys the development of the Italian city-state between 1050 and 1550, emphasizing the social and political context of Italian culture.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
HIEU 3215Dante's Italy (3.00)
This course investigates Italy's history and culture at the end of the Middle Ages through the life and writings of Dante Alighieri, Italy's greatest author of the medieval and early modern period. Through lectures and discussions on Dante's most important writings, students will be introduced to the culture of Italian city-states as well as to the most important literary and philosophical ideas of the late Middle Ages.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011
HIEU 3221The Culture of the Renaissance (3.00)
Surveys the growth and diffusion of educational, literary, and artistic innovations in Europe between 1300 and 1600.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIEU 3231Reformation Europe (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys the development of religious reform movements in continental Europe from c. 1450 to c. 1650 and their impact on politics, social life, science, and conceptions of the self. Cross-listed as RELC 3231.
HIEU 3241Later Medieval England (3.00)
A documentary history of English society from the Conquest to the death of Richard II.
HIEU 3251Imperial Spain and Portugal, 1469-1808 (3.00)
General survey of the Iberian peninsula from Ferdinand and Isabella to Napoleon, including the development of absolutism, the enforcement of religious orthodoxy, the conquest of the New World and the Iberian imperial systems, the price revolution, the 'decline' of Spain and the Bourbon reforms, and the arts and literature of the Golden Age.
HIEU 3261History of Russia to 1700 (3.00)
Topics include the history of the formation of the Kievan State, the Appanage period, Mongol domination and the emergence of the Muscovite state; foundations of the first Russian state, evolution of its institutions, cultural influences from the origin to the decline; and the rise of successor states and particularly the multi-national state of Moscow.
HIEU 3271Three Faiths, One Sea: The Early Modern Mediterranean (3.00)
The course will provide students with an overview of the Mediterranean world from the conquest of Constantinople (1453) to the displacement of the sea in a globalizing economy. The main purpose of this course is to demonstrate the cultural, political, and religious diversity of the Mediterranean region. Special emphasis is placed on Christian, Jews, and Muslim interaction.
HIEU 3291Stuart England (3.00)
Studies the history of England (and its foreign relations) from 1603 to 1714, with commentary on some major themes of early Hanoverian England to the end of Sir Robert Walpole's ministry. Includes newer interpretations on Stuart monarchy, the background and consequences of the Civil War, restoration ideology and politics in relation to the Cromwellian Interregnum, the Revolution of 1688, social and local history, and the creation of the first British Empire.
Course was offered Spring 2015
HIEU 3311Social History of Early Modern Europe (3.00)
Surveys social, economic, and demographic structure and change in pre-industrial Europe, focusing on social unrest and rebellions.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
HIEU 3321The Scientific Revolution, 1450-1700 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the history of modern science in its formative period against the backdrop of classical Greek science and in the context of evolving scientific institutions and changing views of religion, politics, magic, alchemy, and ancient authorities.
HIEU 3322Science in the Modern Age: 1789-1950 (3.00)
This course covers major developments in modern science from the 18th through the 20th centuries in the fields of chemistry, biology, geology, and physics. Three scientists, Antone Lavosier, Charles Darwin, and Albert Einstein, will be discussed.
HIEU 3331Intellectual History of Early Modern Europe (3.00)
Analyzes the main currents of European thought in the 17th and 18th centuries. Emphasizes major social movements and cultural changes.
HIEU 3341Society and the Sexes in Europe from Late Antiquity to the Reformation (3.00)
Explores the changing constructions of gender roles and their concrete consequences for women and men in society; uses primary texts and secondary studies from late antiquity through the Reformation.
Course was offered Spring 2012
HIEU 3342Society and the Sexes in Europe from the Seventeenth Century to the Present (3.00)
Explores the changing constructions of gender roles and their concrete consequences for women and men in society; uses primary texts and secondary studies from the 17th century to the present.
HIEU 3352Modern German History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the political, social and cultural history of modern Germany from the French Revolution to the present. Cross-listed in the German department. Taught in English.
HIEU 3372German Jewish Culture and History (3.00)
This course provides a wide-ranging exploration of the culture and history of German Jewry from 1750 to 1939. It focuses on the Jewish response to modernity in Central Europe and the lasting transformations in Jewish life in Europe and later North America. Readings of such figures as: Moses Mendelssohn, Heinrich Heine, Rahel Varnhagen, Franz Kafka, Gershom Scholem, Martin Buber, Karl Marx, Rosa Luxembourg, Walter Benjamin, and Sigmund Freud.
HIEU 3382Revolutionary France, 1770-1815 (3.00)
This course will examine the social, cultural, intellectual and political history of France from the end of the Old Regime through the Napoleonic Empire. The origins, development, and outcome of the French Revolution will be the main focus. Attention will also be paid to the international legacy of various French revolutionary concepts and to the history of the interpretation of this critical period of upheaval.
HIEU 3390Nazi Germany (3.00)
Detailed survey of the historical origins, political structures, cultural dynamics, and every-day practices of the Nazi Third Reich. Cross-listed in the German department. Taught in English.
HIEU 3392Women, Men, and Politics in the Age of Democratic Revolutions, 1760-1848 (3.00)
Surveys the origins, development, and consequences of key revolutionary struggles of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, emphasizing changes in gender relations. Prerequisite: A course in history or gender studies.
HIEU 3402Nineteenth-Century Europe (3.00)
Surveys the major social, economic, and political trends between the defeat of the Napoleonic Empire and the First World War. Stresses the developments in Western Europe as industrialization, democracy, nationalism, and representative institutions took root.
HIEU 3412Twentieth-Century Europe (3.00)
Studies the main developments in European history from the turn of the century to the eve of the Second World War.
Course was offered Fall 2010
HIEU 3422Twentieth-Century Europe (3.00)
Studies the main developments in European history from the outbreak of the Second World War to the present.
HIEU 3432France Since 1815 (3.00)
Studies French politics and society from the defeat of Napoleon to De Gaulle's republic.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIEU 3442European History, 1890-1954 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys Continent's troubled history from the Victorian Age to the welfare state. Addresses features of modernization and industrialization, nationalism and imperialism, causes and consequences of both world wars, Communist and Fascist challenges, Weimar and Nazi Germany, the Great Depression and crisis of capitalism, the Holocaust and decline of old Europe, and Social Democratic transformation.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2011
HIEU 3452Jewish Culture and History in Eastern Europe (3.00)
This course is a comprehensive examination of the culture and history of East European Jewry from 1750 to 1935. Course cross-listed with YITR 3452.
Course was offered Spring 2012
HIEU 3462Neighbors and Enemies in Germany (3.00)
Explores the friend/foe nexus in Germany history, literature and culture, with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries.
HIEU 3471English Legal History to 1776 (3.00)
The development of legal institutions, legal ideas, and legal principles from the medieval period to the 18th century. Emphasizes the impact of transformations in politics, society, and thought on the major categories of English law: property, torts and contracts, corporations, family law, constitutional and administrative law, and crime.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
HIEU 3472Nineteenth Century Britain (3.00)
A history of Britain and the British Empire from the Union with Ireland in 1801 to the death of Queen Victoria in 1901.
Course was offered Fall 2009
HIEU 3482Twentieth Century Britain (3.00)
A history of Britain and the British Empire from the death of Queen Victoria in 1901 to the re-election of Tony Blair in 1001.
HIEU 3492The British Empire (3.00)
Surveys the rise, rule, and demise of the British Empire from the Seven Years War (1756-63) to decolonization after World War II.  Topics include the expansion and consolidation of empire, opposition, and resistance, and the cultural consequences of imperialism.
Course was offered Fall 2010
HIEU 3502History of Central Europe (3.00)
This lecture course will explore the 19th- and 20th-century history of Central Europe as both region and idea, tracing two stories in parallel: 1) the entangled history of Austrians, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Jews, Lithuanians, Poles, Slovaks, and Ukrainians; and 2) attempts by writers and scholars belonging to these groups (from Sigmund Freud to Milan Kundera) to 'imagine' their own versions of a Europe caught between 'East' and 'West.'
HIEU 3559New Course in European History (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of European History.
HIEU 3602Twentieth Century Spain (3.00)
Twentieth Century Spain
Course was offered Spring 2010
HIEU 3612Age of Reform and Revolution in Russia, 1855-1917 (3.00)
Studies the changes resulting from the wake of reforms following the Crimean War. Explores the social and political effects of efforts to modernize and industrialize Russia, which led to the growth of political and revolutionary opposition and the overthrow of the monarchy.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIEU 3622Russian Intellectual History in the 19th Century (3.00)
Studies the background of Westernization, rise of intelligentsia, development of radical and conservative trends, and the impact of intellectual ferment on Russian culture and politics to 1917.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2010
HIEU 3652Russian and Soviet Diplomatic History, 1850-Present (3.00)
Studies the foreign policy legacy of the Russian Empire to the present. Emphasizes World War I, foreign intervention in Russia, the Comintern, the Second World War and after, the Cold War, the expansion and decline of world communism, the collapse of the Soviet empire, and current Russian prospects.
HIEU 3672Revolutionary Russia (3.00)
Detailed study of the social, cultural, and political history of the revolutionary movement: the 1905 Revolution, the February Revolution, and the Bolshevik Revolution from Lenin to Stalin.
HIEU 3692The Holocaust (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course aims to clarify basic facts and explore competing explanations for the origins and unfolding of the Holocaust (the encounter between the Third Reich and Europe's Jews between 1933 and 1945) that resulted in the deaths of almost six million Jews.
HIEU 3702Russia as Multi-Ethnic Empire (3.00)
Traces and analyzes the ethno-religious complexion of the vast region governed by Russia and the USSR from the 16th century to the present. Special attention is given to the experiences of minorities such as Jews, the various Turkic-Muslim peoples, Ukrainians, Poles, and peoples of Transcaucasia, as well as the relations of these groups with the Russian state and ethnic Russian population.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013
HIEU 3712Spanish Culture & Civilization (3.00)
Spanish Culture & Civilization
HIEU 3721Witchcraft (3.00)
Surveys Western attitudes toward magic and witchcraft from ancient times to the present, with emphasis on the European age of witch hunting, 1450-1750. Cross-listed as RELG 3721. Prerequisite: First-year students not admitted except by instructor permission.
HIEU 3732European Social History, 1770-1890 (3.00)
Studies the evolution of private life from the era of early capitalism to the end of the nineteenth century. Focuses on family life, work experience, material conditions, women's roles, childhood, and youth.
HIEU 3742European Social History, 1890-1980 (3.00)
Studies the evolution of private life from the end of the nineteenth century to the present day. Focuses on family life, work experience, material conditions, women's roles, childhood, and youth.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
HIEU 3752Evolution of the International System, 1815-1950 (3.00)
Analyzes the evolution of great-power politics from the post-Napoleonic Congress of Vienna and the systems of Metternich and Bismarck to the great convulsions of the twentieth century and the Russo-American Cold War after World War II.
HIEU 3772Science in the Modern World (3.00)
Studies the development of scientific thought and institutions since 1700, emphasizing the increasing involvement of science in economic, social, political, and military affairs and its relations with philosophical and religious thought.
HIEU 3782Origins of Modern Thought, 1580-1943 (3.00)
Introduces central themes, theorists, and texts in secular European thought since 1580. Surveys the 'age of reason,' the Enlightenment, romanticism, historicism, positivism, existentialism, and related matters. Works by a variety of thinkers are read, explicated, and discussed.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
HIEU 3792Intellectual History of Modern Europe (3.00)
Studies the main currents of European thought in the 19th and 20th centuries. Emphasizes major social movements and cultural changes.
HIEU 3802Origins of Contemporary Thought (3.00)
Studies selected themes in intellectual history since the mid-19th century, focusing on Darwin, Nietzsche, Freud, Heidegger, and other thinkers, emphasizing the intellectual contexts out of which they came and to which they contributed.
HIEU 3812Marx (3.00)
Introduces the social theory of Karl Marx. What Marx said, why he said it, what he meant in saying it, and the significance thereof. Situates Marx's writing in the context of 19th-century intellectual history. Focuses on the coherence and validity of the theory and its subsequent history.
HIEU 3851History of London (3.00)
History of London
HIEU 4501Seminar in Pre-1700 European History (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pp. in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIEU 4502Seminar in Post-1700 European History (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pp. in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIEU 4511Colloquium in Pre-1700 European History (4.00)
The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquia prepare about 25 pages of written work. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2011
HIEU 4512Colloquium in Post-1700 European History (4.00)
A small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic. Frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students will prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See History DUS.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIEU 4559New Course in European History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of European History.
HIEU 4591Topics in Pre-1700 European History (3.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIEU 4592Topics in Post-1700 European History (3.00)
TTopics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
HIEU 4993Independent Study in European History (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent Study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Open to majors or non-majors.
HIEU 5001Dark Age Greece (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the structural, political, and conceptual rise of the Greek polis and explores other aspects of the archaeology, art, history, and literature of the 'iron age' and early archaic period (1000-600 BC) in Greece. Prerequisite: HIEU 2031 or equivalent
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2012
HIEU 5011Late Archaic Greece (3.00)
Examines the history of Greece in the late archaic age down to the end of the Persian wars. Prerequisite: HIEU 2031 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013
HIEU 5013The Early Medieval Mediterranean (3.00)
This course examines the Mediterranean world from AD 700 -1000, exploring aspects of its political, economic and cultural history. Trade and communication, the movement of goods, ideas and people will all come under scrutiny. Students will engage with historical and archaeological scholarship together with extensive primary sources (in translation) from the period. Prerequisite: HIEU 2061 or equivalent and/or HIEU 3141, HIEU 3131 or equivalent.
HIEU 5021Greece in the Fifth Century (3.00)
Examination of the political, diplomatic, and social history of Greece from the end of the Persian Wars in 479 b.c. to the end of the Peloponnesian War in 404/3 b.c. Investigates the origins, course, and importance of the latter war, the major watershed in classical Greek history. Prerequisite: HIEU 2031 or equivalent.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2009
HIEU 5031Greece in the Fourth Century (3.00)
Advanced course in Greek history that examines in detail the social and economic history of Greece from the end of the Peloponnesian War in 404 b.c. to the defeat of the Greek city-states at Chaeronea in 338. Prerequisite: HIEU 2041 or equivalent.
Course was offered Fall 2011
HIEU 5051Roman Empire (3.00)
Studies the founding and institutions of the Principate, the Dominate, and the decline of antiquity. Prerequisite: HIEU 2041 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2010
HIEU 5061Roman Imperialism (3.00)
Examines Roman transmarine expansion to determine how and why it happened, and what consequences it had, both in Rome and abroad. Prerequisite: HIEU 2041 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012
HIEU 5062Philosophy and Theory of History (3.00)
Course surveys tradition of 'philosophy of history' (ca. 1860--1960s) but focuses on the more recent genre of 'theory of history' (late 1960s/70s--present), which responds to recent historical genres and to new problems related to narrative, memory, trauma, counterfactuality, etc. Emphasis is on linking theory to specific historical and meta-historical instances (e.g., Arendt's Eichmann in Jerusalem, Friedlander's Nazi Germany and the Jews, 'trut
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014
HIEU 5082Modernity and History (3.00)
Surveys a range of philosophers and other writers who have reflected on the role of history in modern life. Prerequisite: Upper class standing or above, with one or more courses in relevant theory
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2009
HIEU 5141Thucydides (3.00)
A team-taught course reading Thucydides in ancient Greek, with attention to his style, the structure of his work, its literary qualities, and scholarly controveries about the author. Meets twice a week: one session to read the text together in the Greek, and the other to consider the historical and historiographical issues to which the text gives rise, with readings in modern scholarly literature.
Course was offered Spring 2012
HIEU 5302Nationality, Ethnicity, and Race in Modern Europe (3.00)
Colloquium on how categories of human identity have been conceived, applied, and experienced in Western and Eastern Europe from 1789 to the present. Topics include the construction of identities, national assimilation, inter-confessional conflict, colonialism, immigration, and the human sciences. Prerequisite: One course in modern European history or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2010
HIEU 5312Era of the World Wars, 1914-1945 (3.00)
A study of the major countries of Europe in the era 1914-1945, with special attention to international relations, and political, economic, and social developments. Most suitable for third- and fourth- year students with some background in European history and for graduate students.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011
HIEU 5352The British Economy Since 1850 (3.00)
Studies the structure, performance and policy in the British economy since 1850, focusing on the causes and consequences of Britain's relative economic decline. Cross listed as ECON 5352.
Course was offered Spring 2014
HIEU 5559New Course in European History (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of European History.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
HIEU 5662Nineteenth-Century Russian Intellectual History (3.00)
Readings and discussion of seminal Russian intellectuals and their ideas under the later Romanov Tsars. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
HIEU 5871Early Modern Europe Seminar (3.00)
This course is a specialized seminar in early modern European historiography. As a result, it focuses on a broad reading list that covers as many subjects, regions, and methodologies as possible. The course is divided by theme, rather than region, and covers such topics as social control, Scientific Revolution, women and gender, and global Christianity.
HIEU 5882Modern Europe, 1750-1890 (3.00)
This course aims to expose graduate and advanced undergraduates students to the grand narrative of modern European history and, simultaneously, to provide them with insight into the latest historiographical trends and emerging conceptual conventions in this research field.
HIEU 5892Europe since 1890 (3.00)
A discussion course on key topics in the transnational history of Modern Europe since 1890. A capstone for majors in the field, it is also open to others. Topics include old and new ways of doing history, Imperialism, World War I, postwar capitalism and its critics, Communism and Fascism, the Great Depression, the Holocaust, the Cold War, the path toward European Union, the Welfare State, German Reunification, and the end of the Cold War.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014
HIEU 7001Colloquium in Medieval European History (3.00)
The first semester of a two-semester sequence of graduate colloquia introducing students to the major themes in European history and historiography in the period before the eighteenth century and structured around central themes in medieval history.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
HIEU 7002Colloquium in Early Modern European History (3.00)
The second semester of a two-semester sequence of graduate colloquia introducing students to the major themes in European history and historiography in the period before the eighteenth century and structured around central themes in early modern European history.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2010
HIEU 7003Colloquium in Modern European History I (3.00)
The first semester of a two-semester sequence of graduate colloquia introducing students to the major themes in European history and historiography in the period from the eighteenth century to the present and structured around central themes in European history between c. 1750 and c. 1870.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIEU 7013Anthropology of Ancient Greece (3.00)
A survey of anthropological methods useful for the study of the past: simultaneously an economic introduction to the Great Books of anthropology, to a prominent aspect of contemporary classical scholarship, and to the opportunities and problems presented by using the methods of one field to illuminate another.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2011
HIEU 7014Ancient History (3.00)
Introduces non-literary materials of use to the historian in correcting and/or amplifying the literary record, including inscriptions, papyri, coins, etc.
HIEU 7071Fragmentary Roman Historians (3.00)
This class reads the many fragments of Roman Republican historians and learns how to analyze them from three perspectives: linguistic (including textual problems); literary; and historical. Why did early Romans, many of them active statesmen and generals, write history? What themes are perceptible in their surviving fragments? What was the historical context of the author, and what was the historical contribution of his work?
Course was offered Fall 2011
HIEU 7211The Renaissance (3.00)
Studies European politics and society from the commercial revolution to Cateau Cambresis.
HIEU 7261Early Modern England (3.00)
Readings and discussion on special topics in the period 1485 to 1760.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2009
HIEU 7301History of Science (3.00)
Introduces the historiography of science, and especially to new approaches which integrate the history of the natural and social sciences into intellectual, social, political, and economic history.
HIEU 7471European Economic History (3.00)
Intensive reading and discussion of topics in European economic history.
Course was offered Fall 2013
HIEU 7559New Course in European History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of European History.
HIEU 7782History of Human Rights (3.00)
A survey of the new field of human rights historiography, focusing on the growth of the academic discipline, current debates, and future directions for research.
HIEU 8011Ancient History (3.00)
Topics to be chosen by the instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIEU 8452Twentieth Century Europe (3.00)
In this graduate seminar on Europe in the twentieth century students are asked to produce in the course of the semester an original work (25-30 pages long) based on primary sources. They will develop an argument, place it within the historiography and relevant methodologies, fine the relevant sources, and craft a narrative. The course covers all countries in Europe. The focus of the course is directed to exploration in cultural history.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2010
HIEU 8461Twentieth-Century Europe and Russia (3.00)
For students working in any geographical area of 20th-century Europe. Topics selected by students in consultation with instructor. Helps students begin research for M.A. theses and doctoral dissertations.
HIEU 8559New Course in European History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of European History.
HIEU 8642Soviet Domestic and Foreign Policy (3.00)
Offered as required.
HIEU 9021Philosophy and Theory of History (3.00)
In the last 25 years the philosophy and theory of history has been revitalized, with three vibrant international journals now publishing and thought-provoking books and articles appearing every year. This tutorial will quickly cover the classic literature and issues in the field and, more intensively, the recent literature. Emphasis will be on those segments of the literature most relevant to envisaged dissertation themes.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9022History of Ideas-Intellectual History: Modern Europe (3.00)
This tutorial focuses on European-sourced conceptions and theories, with an emphasis on modernity in the broades senses. Characteristically, students will negotiate with the instructor a set of themes and texts to consider, e.g., notions of knowledge, interpretation, labor, identity, civil society, revolution.. These should be related to the student's projected dissertation area.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9023Tutorial in the History of the Modern British Empire (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This graduate-level tutorial introduces the major themes, debates, and methods of historical writing on the British Empire from around 1750. It is intended particularly, though not exclusively, as field preparation for the general examination. Topics include the uses of expert knowledge, the peculiarities of settler colonialism, the lure of liberalism as imperial ideology, and the role of violence.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9024Tutorial in the History of Modern Britain (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This tutorial introduces the major themes, debates, and methods of historical writing on modern Britain. It is intended particularly, though not exclusively, as field preparation for the general examination. Topics include the domestic ramifications of war and empire, the expanding reach of the state and the market, the adaptability of tradition, the contradictions of liberalism, and the meanings of modernity.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9025Tutorial in the Late Roman Republic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This tutorial will cover the most tumultuous period in Roman Republican history, that which stretches from 133 BC to the establishment of Octavian (Augustus) as the first emperor in 27 BC.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9026Tutorial in Early Modern British History (3.00)
Considers developments in the British Isles and its nascent empire in the 16th and 17th centuries. Focuses on historiography of the Reformation and persistent religious conflicts, the causes and nature of the Civil Wars, and the origins of empire.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9027Tutorial in English Legal History (3.00)
Considers key ideas and practices in English law from the late medieval period. Attention given to institutions, their development, and their interaction. Legal change will be studied in its social, political, and economic contexts. Also explores transformations in English law as it moved across a burgeoning empire.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9028Tutorial in British Legal and Political Thought (3.00)
Considers major texts in legal and political thought of the 17th and 18th centuries. Focuses on canonical works by thinkers such as Hobbes, Harrington, Sidney, Locke, Smith, and Blackstone. Texts will be appoached from within their historical contexts.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9029Tutorial in the History of Reformation Europe (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys the history and historiography of European Christianity c. 1450-1650.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9030Tutorial in the History of Early Modern Europe (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the history and historiography of Europe, c. 1450-1750. It provides a broad introduction to early modern society and culture, with particular emphasis on the transformations that reshaped Europe in this period, such as the emergence of the early modern state, the division of Christendom, and global exploration.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9031Tutorial in Anglo-Saxon History (3.00)
This course is intended to introduce graduate students to the study of Anglo-Saxon England from the fifth to the eleventh centuries, its historiography and the range of methodologies and disciplinary approaches applied to its analysis. The class is intended to be timely and comprehensive. Archaeology, material culture and the close analysis of key primary sources and attendant scholarship will all be addressed.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIEU 9032Tutorial in Modern Jewish History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This tutorial explores the major historiographical literature of modern jewish history, with an emphasis on core themes of political, cultural, and religious patterns, issues of periodization, and the question of its relationship to other fields of modern history.
Course was offered Fall 2016
History-Latin American History
HILA 1501Introductory Seminar in Latin American History (3.00)
Intended for first- or second-year students, this course introduces the study of history. Seminars involve reading, discussing, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major history.
HILA 1559New Course in Latin American History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Latin American History.
HILA 2001Colonial Latin America, 1500-1824 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces major developments and issues in the study of Latin American history from Native American societies on the eve of the Spanish Conquest to the wars of national independence in the early 19th century.
HILA 2002Modern Latin America, 1824 to Present (3.00)
Introduces the history of Latin America from national independence in the early 19th century to the present.
HILA 2110Latin American Civilization (3.00)
Latin American Civilization
HILA 2201The History of the Caribbean (3.00)
The History of the Caribbean
HILA 2559New Course in Latin American History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Latin American History.
HILA 3031Mexico From Conquest to Nation (3.00)
Studies Mexican history from 1519 to 1854, emphasizing Spanish/Indian relations, problems of periodization in cultural, economic, and social history, the state and the church in public life, the significance of national independence, and regional variation in all of these subjects.
HILA 3032Mexico, Revolution and Evolution, 1854 to Present (3.00)
Studies Mexican history since the wars of reform in the 1850s. The Revolution, 1910-1920, its origins and meaning for modern Mexico, is the centerpiece. Topics include political ideas, church and state, the growth of nationalism and the state, economic changes, urbanization, land reform, and the intractable problem of inequality in the 20th century.
HILA 3051Modern Central America (3.00)
Studies the history of Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and El Salvador from 19th century fragmentation, oligarchic, foreign, and military rule, to the emergence of popular nationalisms.
HILA 3061History of Modern Brazil (3.00)
Explores Brazilian history from Independence to the present day. Through an interdisciplinary and comparative approach, the course examines the legacy of slavery, the importance of popular culture, and debates over national identity in the making of a distinctively ambiguous Brazilian 'modernity,' broadly understood.
HILA 3071History of Colonial Brazil (3.00)
This three-hundred level class will provide students from the History department with the intellectual tools to understand the History of early Brazil in a comparative and transnational way. The class places Brazil in the broader context of Atlantic, underlining contacts with Africa and establishing comparisons with other colonial experiences throughout the Atlantic from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HILA 3111Public Life in Modern Latin America (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the forces shaping the emerging nations of Latin America since independence, emphasizing the dynamic reproduction of hierarchies that correspond to the patrimonial, aristocratic, and populist legitimization of social, cultural, and political relations in city life.
HILA 3201History of the Caribbean, 1500-2000 (3.00)
The Caribbean is a region of the Atlantic world bounded by Central America and the north of South America, and by an arc of islands which runs from Trinidad in the south, to the Bahamas in the north, and Cuba in the west. This course surveys its history from the pre-Columbian era to the present, with special emphasis on the Anglophone territories. It is at the same time an introduction to the intellectual history of the region, since readings are chosen almost exclusively from within its traditions.
HILA 3559New Course in Latin American History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Latin American History.
HILA 4501Seminar in Latin American History (4.00)
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. Seminar work results primarily in the preparation of substantial (ca. 25 pp. in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HILA 4511Colloquium in Latin American History (4.00)
The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquia prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HILA 4559New Course in Latin American History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Latin American History.
HILA 4591Topics in Latin American History (3.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
Course was offered Spring 2010
HILA 4701The Inquisition in Spain and Latin America (3.00)
Explores the history of the ecclesiastical court dedicated to the eradication of heresy in early modern Spain, its impact on culture, religion and social behavior. History majors may submit written work and write exams in English; Spanish majors are expected to write in Spanish. Cross-listed with SPAN 4701. Prerequisite:At lest on 4000 level Spanish course.
HILA 4993Independent Study in Latin American History (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent Study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Open to majors or non-majors.
HILA 5559New Course in Latin American History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Latin American History.
HILA 7001Colonial Latin America (3.00)
A readings course open to graduate students with a reading knowledge of Spanish.
HILA 7559New Course in Latin American History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Latin American History.
HILA 8559New Course in Latin American History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Latin American History.
History-Middle Eastern History
HIME 1501Introductory Seminar in Middle East History (3.00)
Introduces the study of history intended for first- or second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussing, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
HIME 1559New Course in Middle Eastern History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Middle Eastern History
HIME 2001History of the Middle East and North Africa, C 500-1500 (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the history of the Middle East and North Africa from late antiquity to the rise to superpower status of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. Topics include the formation of Islam and the first Arab-Islamic conquests; the fragmentation of the empire of the caliphate; the historical development of Islamic social, legal, and political institutions; science and philosophy; and the impact of invaders (Turks, Crusaders, and Mongols).
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
HIME 2002History of the Middle East and North Africa, ca. 1500-Present (3.00)
As a continuation of HIME 201 (which is not a prerequisite), this course surveys the historical evolution of the Middle East and North Africa, i.e., the region stretching from Morocco to Afghanistan, and from the Balkans and Anatolia to the Arabian Peninsula. Topics include the main political configurations of the area from the birth of Islam until the Mongol aftermath; the rise of the 'gunpowder Empires' of the 16th century; the Ottoman and Safavid (Iran) states; and the modern nation-state systems of the present century, ca. 1980. The dominant political, religious, economic, social, and cultural features of Middle Eastern peoples and societies are examined, as are relationships between the region and other parts of Eurasia, particularly Western Europe.
HIME 2012Palestine 1948 (3.00)
This course explores the dramatic war of 1948 in Palestine from the UN partition resolution of November 29, 1947 to the cease-fire agreements in early 1949. It covers the political, military progression of the war, within international and decolonization contexts, while paying special attention to the two major outcomes of the war and how they came about: Jewish independence and Palestinian dispossession.
HIME 2559New Course in Middle Eastern History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Middle Eastern History.
Course was offered Fall 2009
HIME 3191Christianity and Islam (3.00)
Studies Christianity in the Middle East in the centuries after the rise of Islam.
HIME 3192From Nomads to Sultans: the Ottoman Empire, 1300-1700 (3.00)
A survey of the history of the Ottoman Empire from its obscure origins around 1300 to 1700, this course explores the political, military, social, and cultural history of this massive, multi-confessional, multi-ethnic, inter-continental empire which, at its height, encompassed Central and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
HIME 3559New Course in Middle Eastern History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Middle Eastern History.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2011, Spring 2010
HIME 3571Arab History at the Movies (3.00)
This interdisciplinary course uses cinema as a vehicle to introduce students without a knowledge of Arabic to the perspectives of Arab peoples on their own history. Includes popular movies on the rise of Islam, Crusades, World War I, colonialism, modern city life, women's liberation,war, terrorism. Students read relevant history and learn critical theory on collective memory, propaganda, modernity, revolution, and gender.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
HIME 4501Seminar in Middle East and North Africa History (4.00)
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pages in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012
HIME 4511Colloquium in Middle East History (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topics of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquia prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIME 4559New Course in Middle Eastern History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Middle Eastern History.
HIME 4591Topics in Middle Eastern History (3.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2009
HIME 4993Independent Study in Middle Eastern History (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent Study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Open to majors or non-majors.
HIME 5052World War I in the Middle East (3.00)
World War I set the stage for many conflicts in the 20th-century Middle East. This course examines the last attempt to build a pluralistic, constitutional realm under the Ottoman empire; how that world crumbled in the Balkan wars and Great War; the Young Turks' relations with Germany; Lawrence of Arabia and the Arab Revolt; the Armenian genocide; women and peasants' suffering; the Balfour Declaration and start of the Palestine conflict.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Spring 2011
HIME 5559New Course in Middle Eastern History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Middle Eastern History.
Course was offered Spring 2015
HIME 7011History and Historiography of the Middle East, ca. 570-1500 (3.00)
Introduces the history and historiography of the medieval Middle East and North Africa (areas from Morocco to Iran) from the period immediately preceding the rise of Islam until the Mongol invasions of the 13th century. Primarily a readings-and-discussion colloquium devoted to political, social, economic, and cultural evolution of the regions and peoples situated in arid and semi-arid zones stretching from Gibraltar to the Oxus River. After surveying the general contours of the field, and isolating the principal scholarly approaches to it, the course proceeds chronologically, starting with the Byzantine and Sassanian Empires in the 6th century and concluding with assessment of the Turkic-Mongolian impact upon the historical configuration of the regions. Prerequisite: HIME 2001.
HIME 7021History and Historiography of the Middle East, ca. 1500-Present (3.00)
Introduces the history and historiography of the early modern and modern Middle East and North Africa from the period of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires until the emergence of a system of nation-states in the 20th century. Primarily a readings-and-discussion colloquium devoted to the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the region. Prerequisite: HIME 2001, 2002, or HIME 7011.
HIME 7031Colonialism and Nation-Building in the Arab World (3.00)
Debate on the effects of European colonial rule has been revived in the decade since the United States occupied Iraq. We W engage the debate by studying the effect of foreign rule on one region, the Arab world: French and British colonization of Algeria and Egypt in the long 19th-century; the League of Nations' mandates in Syria and Iraq after World War I; and finally Americans' effort to rebuild the Iraqi state since 2003. Prerequisite: One prior course on colonialism or on Arab history
Course was offered Spring 2013
HIME 7559New Course in Middle Eastern History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Middle Eastern History.
Course was offered Spring 2012
HIME 9023Tutorial in the History of the Medieval Middle East and North Africa (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This tutorial surveys the historiography of the medieval Middle East and North Africa (broadly construed), from pre-Islamic Arabia through the Ottoman conquest of the Mamluk Sultanate, which reunified the eastern half of the Mediterranean for the first time in a millennium. Readings introduce the major dynasties between Iberia and Central Asia, from the Umayyads to the Ottomans, and the seminal texts that have shaped the field.
Course was offered Fall 2016
History-South Asian History
HISA 1501Introductory Seminar in South Asia (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the study of history intended for first- or second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussion, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
HISA 1559New Course in South Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian History
HISA 2001History and Civilization of Classical India (3.00)
Studies the major elements of South Asian civilization, from the Stone Age to 1200, including the Indus Valley, Vedic literatures, Buddhism, Jainism, Epic traditions, the caste system, Mauryan and Guptan Empires, and devotional Hinduism.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
HISA 2002History and Civilization of Medieval India (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the social, political, economic and cultural history of South Asia from 1200 to 1800, from the Turkic invasions through the major Islamic dynasties, especially the Mughal Empire, to the establishment of English hegemony in the maritime provinces.
HISA 2003History of Modern India (3.00)
Surveys 200 years of Indian history from the mid-18th century to the present, focusing on the imperial/colonial encounter with the British Raj before Independence, and the social and political permutations of freedom in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka since.
HISA 2559New Course in South Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian history.
HISA 3001History of Muslim India (3.00)
Studies the nature of Islamic political dominance in a non-Muslim society; Turko-Afghan and Mughal political institutions; art, letters and learning under the Delhi Sultanate, regional rulers and Mughals; and religious and cultural life during the Muslim period in South Asia.
HISA 3002India From Akbar to Victoria (3.00)
Studies the society and politics in the Mughal Empire, the Empire's decline and the rise of successor states, the English as a regional power and their expansion, and social, economic and political change under British paramountcy, including the 1857 Revolt.
HISA 3003Twentieth-Century South Asia (3.00)
Surveys 100 years of Indian history, defining the qualities of the world's first major anti-colonial movement of nationalism and the changes and cultural continuities of India's democratic policy in the decades since 1947.
HISA 3004India's Partition: Literature, Culture, Politics (3.00)
India's Partition and its far-reaching consequences may be productively studied from several different perspectives. This course juxtaposes select novels, films, contemporary writings, and some secondary sources to reflect on a few of the big questions thrown up by this event. These include the place of minorities in the subcontinent and the changing nature of center-state relations in the subcontinent after 1947.
Course was offered Fall 2014
HISA 3111Social and Political Movements in Twentieth-Century India (3.00)
Considers the relationships between land, people, and politics in modern South Asia.
HISA 3121History of Women in South Asia (3.00)
Surveys the evolving definitions and roles of women in the major social and cultural traditions of South Asia, i.e., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
HISA 3559New Course in South Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian history.
HISA 4501Seminar in South Asia (4.00)
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pages in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HISA 4511Colloquium in South Asia (4.00)
The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquia prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HISA 4559New Course in South Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian history.
HISA 4591Topics in South Asian History (3.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
HISA 4993Independent Study in South Asia (1.00 - 3.00)
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent Study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Enrollment is open to majors or non-majors.
HISA 5021Historiography of Early Modern South Asia (3.00)
Analyzes historical sources and historians of political systems in Muslim India until the rise of British power.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2012
HISA 5101Economic History of India (3.00)
Studies regional economic systems prior to European penetration; the establishment and growth of European trading companies in the 17th and 18th centuries; commercialization of agriculture; the emergence of a unified Indian economy in the 19th century; and industrialization and economic development in the 20th.
HISA 5559New Course in South Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian history.
Course was offered Fall 2014
HISA 7111Peasant Movements in Modern India (3.00)
Considers agrarian relationships and the economic conflict in those relations that give rise to peasant movements in the 19th and 20th centuries. Discussions are based on texts concerned with peasant societies.
HISA 7559New Course in South Asian Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian history.
HISA 8061Social History of Modern India (3.00)
Research and writing utilizing gazetteers, settlement reports, censuses, and other sources.
HISA 8111Peasant Movements in Modern Indian History (3.00)
A workshop seminar on peasant movements in modern India, Bengla Desh, and Pakistan utilizing original documents.
HISA 8559New Course in South Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian history.
History-General History
HIST 1501Introductory Seminar in History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the study of history intended for first- and second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussion, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
HIST 1559New Course in General History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
HIST 2001Many Worlds: A History of Humanity Before Ca 1800 (4.00)
This is the first in a two-semester sequence of lecture courses in world history. It presents a balanced historical perspective on the many separate worlds (cultures, civilizations) in which people lived before modernity and globalization became prominent in the nineteenth century. The historical perspective highlights human experiences shared in all world eras and areas, from largest to smallest, by stressing recurring processes of change.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012
HIST 2002The Modern World: Global History since 1760 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a survey course in modern world history. It covers a period in which the main historical questions about what happened, and why, more and more involve global circumstances, global beliefs about those conditions, and global structures to solve problems. This course can therefore be an essential foundation for other courses dwelling on particular regions or nations.
HIST 2011History of Human Rights (3.00)
This course surveys the modern history of human rights, focusing on political, legal, and intellectual trends from the late 18th century to the present.
Course was offered Fall 2012
HIST 2012History of Communism (3.00)
A comparative, global history of communism: from the rise of Marxism in the nineteenth century, to the establishment of Marxist-Leninist regimes across the globe in the twentieth century, to the collapse of communism in the 1980s.
HIST 2050World History (3.00)
This course will trace the relationship between humankind and the world in which he/she lives.
HIST 2051History of the Modern World (3.00)
This course will use paradigms from which to extrapolate models for understanding the world as a whole. Topics include early exploration, the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution, the great Muslim empires, Western colonialism, World War I, the rise of fascism and communism, World War II and the postcolonial world. We will pay particular attention to those areas we will be visiting.
HIST 2060History of Christianity II (3.00)
Survey of Christianity in the Medieval, Reformation, and Modern Periods.
HIST 2062Global Environmental History (3.00)
This course examines the relationship between humanity and the global biosphere from the prehistoric era to present. Focus will be given to the modern era by placing environmental transformations at the center of the history of globalization. Topics will include industrialization, energy, pandemics, invasive species, warfare, climate change, land development, and conceptions of environment, health, and disease. d nature in Sri Lanka, and Mao's was against nature in postcolonial China, etc.
Course was offered Summer 2015, Spring 2010
HIST 2151History of U.S.-Latin American Relations in the 20th Century (3.00)
The course traces the history of U.S. relations with Latin America in the 20th century, with a special emphasis on the role U.S. intelligence played in making policy decisions.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
HIST 2201Technology in World History (3.00)
Surveys how cultures have developed technology from the earliest times to the end of the twentieth century. Includes both western and non-western cultures and explores how different cultures have used technology to produce economic abundance, social order, and cultural meaning. No technical or scientific expertise required.
Course was offered Fall 2012
HIST 2210Epidemics, Pandemics, and History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers epidemic diseases such as plague, cholera, smallpox, tuberculosis, malaria, and AIDS in world history since 1500.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
HIST 2559New Course in General History (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
HIST 3041The British Empire in the 18th Century (3.00)
Surveys the history of the First British Empire to 1815, with concentration on the 18th century and on the loss of the American Colonies as a breaking point. Explores problems inherent in the imperial relationship between Mother Country and colonies and is an introduction to studies in colonialism and imperialism as they relate to the histories of England, early America, the West Indies, and South Asia and Africa.
HIST 3111Technology and Cross-Cultural Exchanges in Global History (3.00)
An interdisciplinary, historical exploration of the globalization of sociotechnical systems over the past 500 years. How have various cultures responded to imported technologies and the organizations and values that accompany them? What can this teach us about our own "technological ideology" today?
Course was offered Fall 2011
HIST 3112Ecology and Globalization in the Age of European Expansion (3.00)
Grounded in the field of environmental history, this course examines the ways in which environmental changes and perceptions of nature have interacted with socio-economic structures and processes associated with the expansion of Europe since the 15th century.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011
HIST 3152The Cold War, 1945-1990 (3.00)
This class investigates the global rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the second half of the twentieth century. The class will explore major global events such as the division of Europe, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the spread of the cold war into the developing world, the revolutions of 1989, and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
HIST 3162War and Society in the Twentieth Century (3.00)
This class will explore the impact of war upon society during the twentieth century, including World Wars I and II; conflicts in Korea and Vietnam; wars of national liberation and decolonization; and small-scale 'counter-insurgency' conflicts. Topics covered include: popular mobilization for war;civil liberties in wartime; civilian casualties; the ethics of violence; genocide; technology; and cultural production in wartime societies.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012
HIST 3201History, Museums, and Interpretation (3.00)
Overview of the issues and challenges involved in historical interpretation at public history sites, primarily in the United States. Includes a review of general literature on public history, exploration of diverse sources frequently used, and analysis of some recent public history controversies.
HIST 3211History of Sexuality in the West (3.00)
Surveys changes in sexual behavior and attitudes in Europe and the United States since ancient times, with particular attention to the moment of major breaks. The politics of forming sexual norms and imposing them on society is also examined.
HIST 3221Zionism and the Creation of the State of Israel (3.00)
This course seeks to comprehend Israel's origins, development, and conflicts from the rise of Zionism to creation of the State of Israel in 1948. Major topics of discussion include the Jewish national movement and its ideological origins; the development of Jewish settlement in Palestine (the Yishuv); the origins of the conflict between Jews and Arabs in Palestine; the emergence of a Hebrew culture in Palestine; the struggle for statehood; and the war of 1948.
HIST 3231Exhibiting Jews: The Jewish Museum (3.00)
Explores Jewish museums as sites of cultural display that restore, preserve, and communicate the sacred. Topics will include: the culture of contemporary exhibits (i.e. the common topics reflected, the style and design of exhibits), the ways in which nationalism or regionalism affect the ways Jewishness is presented, and the comparative emphasis on history, religion, and art as Jewishness is presented, and the comparative emphasis on history, religion, and art as reflections of ethnographic, cultural, and/or aesthetic barometers for identity formation.
HIST 3281Genocide (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
History of genocide and other forms of one-sided, state-sponsored mass killing in the twentieth century. Case studies include the Armenian genocide, the Holocaust, the Rwandan genocide, and the mass killings that have taken place under Communist regimes (e.g., Stalin's USSR, Mao's China, Pol Pot's Cambodia).
HIST 3301South Atlantic Migration (3.00)
An exploration of migrations and other related human movements as they have shaped the societies of the South Atlantic region of what is now the United States (FL-GA-SC-NC-VA on the mainland), and Puerto Rico-Virgin Islands in the Caribbean.
HIST 3352The First World War (3.00)
At the Great War's centennial, we take stock of how it shaped life in the 20th century for peoples around the globe. Movies, memoirs, government reports and other texts throw light on causes of the war, the human carnage of 1914-18, Woodrow Wilson's effort to end war forever with a League of Nations, the demise of liberalism and the rise of fascism and communism in postwar Europe, and the launch of anti-colonial movements in Asia and Africa.
Course was offered Spring 2015
HIST 3371The Impact of Printing, 1450-1900 (3.00)
Studies the impact of the printing press on western European and American culture.
HIST 3411The Modern World, 1890-1943 (3.00)
This is the first half of a course about modern world history, selecting episodes beginning in the last decade of the 19th century and ending in the last decade of the twentieth. The second half of the course is offered in the spring. Each can be taken on their own. The approach of the course is to be selective, concentrating on particular places and times, on big ideas and fateful choices.
HIST 3412The Modern World, 1944-1991 (3.00)
This is the second half of a course about modern world history, selecting episodes beginning as the post-World War II world comes into view and ending in the early 1990s. The first half of the course is offered in the fall. Each can be taken on their own. The approach of the course is to be selective, concentrating on particular places and times, on big ideas and fateful choices.
Course was offered Spring 2010
HIST 3452The Second World War (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides a survey of the greatest, most destructive war in human history. Perhaps 50 million people were killed in the Second World War, and the conflict reached every corner of the globe. Its political, social, and human consequences were vast and shape the world we live in today.
HIST 3559New Course in General History (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
HIST 3611Espionage and Intelligence in the 20th Century (3.00)
The course examines the role of intelligence and espionage in the 20th century. It compares and contrasts the U.S. effort with British and Soviet operations. It looks at the impact of technology on intelligence activities and its influence on policy decisions.
HIST 3775Americans in the Middle East (3.00)
This course offers a history of Americans' involvement in the Middle East and responses to them. Using new approaches to international history, we study 19th-century pilgrimages to the Holy Land, Wilsonian diplomacy, oil businesses, philanthropists, Zionists, spies in the Cold War, and finally the soldiers who fought the Iraq war. Students write a final paper based on research at the Library of Congress or National Archives.
Course was offered January 2015, Summer 2014
HIST 3854Reasoning from History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course reviews some common traps in historical reasoning and suggests ways of avoiding them.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIST 4400Topics in Economic History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Comparative study of the historical development of selected advanced economies (e.g., the United States, England, Japan, continental Europe). The nations covered vary with instructor. Cross-listed with ECON 4400.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIST 4501Major Seminar (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pages in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIST 4511Major Colloquium (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquial prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2012
HIST 4559New Course in General History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
Course was offered Spring 2012
HIST 4591Topics in History (3.00 - 4.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
HIST 4592Topics in History (4.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
HIST 4890Distinguished Majors Program-Special Colloquium (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies historical approaches, techniques, and methodologies introduced through written exercises and intensive class discussion. Normally taken during the third year. Prerequisite: Open only to students admitted to the Distinguished Majors Program.
HIST 4990Distinguished Majors Program-Special Seminar (0.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes problems in historical research. Preparation and discussion of fourth-year honors theses. Normally taken during the fourth year. Intended for students who will be in residence during their entire fourth year.  Prerequisite: Open only to students admitted to the Distinguished Majors Program.
HIST 4991Distinguished Majors Program-Special Seminar (6.00)
Analyzes problems in historical research.  Preparation and discussion of fourth-year honors theses.  Intended for Distinguished Majors who will have studied abroad in the fall of their fourth year. Prerequisite: Open only to students admitted to the Distinguished Majors Program.
HIST 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Enrollment is open to majors or non-majors.
HIST 5002Global History (3.00)
Reading, discussion, and analysis of classic as well as contemporary works of scholarship on global history.
Course was offered Spring 2013
HIST 5031Quantitative Analysis of Historical Data (3.00)
The social scientific approach to historical inquiry, the formulation of theories, and their testing with historical data. Includes extensive directed readings in quantitative history and training in quantitative methods, sampling, the organization of a data-set, and data analysis. Prerequisite: Introductory course in statistics or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2013
HIST 5062Commerce, Culture, and Consumption in World History (3.00)
Explores the circulation of goods throughout the world in the early modern and modern periods, and its cultural implications and consequences. Readings approach trade from a number of standpoints, including commodities, traders, trade routes, media of exchange, and consumers. Most major world areas will be represented, but there will be particular emphasis on Europe and its commercial relations with non-European lands and peoples.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2010
HIST 5063Theory and/of History: Recent Perspectives (3.00)
The course examines theoretical perspectives relevant to the discovery and interpreting of historical phenomena. Topics include memory; identity; trauma; narrative; practices of inference; nation-state and trans-nationality; space; and the role of normative assumptions. Likely authors include B. Anderson, Bourdieu, Brubaker, Confino, Flyvbjerg, Geertz, Ginzburg, Kuhn, LaCapra, Megill, Moyn, J. C. Scott, J. W. Scott, Sewell, Weber, White. Prerequisites: Minimum admission standard: 3rd year undergrad. Undergrads must request permission and see the instructor before the class starts.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIST 5077Pius XII, Hitler, the US and World War II (3.00)
For the past forty years the role of Pius XII and the Vatican during World War II has been controversial. This seminar will look at that controversy and place it in the context of newly available archival material. The studnets will read severalbooks on both sides of the question and then present their own research papers, the topics of which will be chosen in consultation with the professor.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2012, Fall 2010
HIST 5092Multiculturalism in the Ottoman Empire (3.00)
Study of how a large empire governed a diverse population, between 1453 and 1918, from the perspective of concerns about recent nationalist, racial and ethnic conflicts in modern nation states. Course 1st examines how the Ottomans managed relations between ethnic and religious groups to 1750, then the reasons for increased communial conflicts after 1750, and their efforts to re-engineer relations among groups along liberal, constitutional lines.
HIST 5111Slavery in World History (3.00)
Historical study of  'slavery' from very early times through the nineteenth century, on a global scale (including ancient Mediterranean, Islamic world, Africa, Europe, and the Americas).
Course was offered Spring 2014
HIST 5559New Course in General History (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
HIST 5621Genocide (3.00)
Readings and discussion of the history of genocide and other forms of one-sided, state-sponsored mass killing in the twentieth century.
HIST 5920History of Documentary Photography (3.00)
Examines the history of documentary photography, the work of some of the most significant documentary photographers of the past and the present, and the ethical and theoretical issues which surround documentary practice.
HIST 6559New Course in General History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
HIST 7001Approaches to Historical Study (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed to introduce students to a wide range of historical approaches.
HIST 7002Graduate Colloquium on World History (3.00)
Introduces graduate students in History to the growing literature on world history, with emphasis on the epistemology of history, both the usual regional fields and history on broader scales. Supports the qualifying examination fields for the PhD. May be taken, with instructor approval, at any point in the graduate program.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIST 7011Atlantic World (3.00)
Introduces graduate students in all fields of history to their overlapping and complementing aspects in an Atlantic context from the fifteenth through the eighteenth centuries. It distinguishes a historical epistemology significantly distinct from, but also integral to, any of its component fields. Thus it supports regional graduate history fields and dissertation research. It also orients students toward development of qualifications to meet the "world history" component of many current teaching positions. Graduate students in other departments may find the colloquium a useful enhancement to their primary academic agendas, as well as for reflection on the relationships of thinking historically to their own academic disciplines. ABDs are welcome to participate in the colloquium as a dissertation-writing workshop.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
HIST 7021History and Historiography of Empire (3.00)
This colloquium will consider how to think historically about empire in comparative and transnational context. We will depart from the nation-state as the fundamental unit of inquiry, looking instead to: flows of goods, people, biota and ideas across borders; the formation of networks of trade, identity and influence; the formation of communites in the interstices of global geography; empire as a pivot of international power.
HIST 7051Economic History (3.00)
Extensive directed readings on selected topics, covering both substantive historical literature and relevant theoretical works. Students must write a minimum of two papers during the term.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
HIST 7061Comparative Readings in British America and Latin America Before 1800 (3.00)
Graduate colloquium devoted to comparative readings in colonial Latin America and colonial British America, co-taught by specialists in each of the respective fields. Identifies broad areas of similarity and contrast in the settlement and development of the two colonial societies.
HIST 7071Methods in Social History (3.00)
A colloquium open to students in all fields and periods. Examines new approaches, methods, and subject matter in the broad area of social history.
HIST 7161Forced Migration, Genocide, and Human Rights: A Transnational History (3.00)
This course explores in a comparative, transnational approach the modern global history of forced migration, genocide, and human rights with special emphasis on problems of history, memory, and the links between the local, national, and global.
Course was offered Fall 2011
HIST 7162Cultures of War: Readings in War and Society (3.00)
Reading and discussion of new trends in the field of War and Society.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2012
HIST 7191History of Technology: Theory and Methods (3.00)
Examines the role of technology in both American history and world history. Readings introduce major issues and methodology. No technical or scientific expertise required.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
HIST 7231Topics in Environmental History (3.00)
Introduces students to the literature and methods of environmental history from a global perspective. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2010
HIST 7559New Course in History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2011, Fall 2010
HIST 8001Master's Essay Writing (3.00)
Master's Essay Writing offers first-year doctoral students in History and those in the JD/MA program a workshop in which to discuss and develop an article-length work of original scholarship. Prerequisite: First-year history Ph.D. students or JD/MA students
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
HIST 8011Summer Research Seminar (3.00)
A general research seminar for students needing to meet seminar requirements for the M.A. or Ph.D. degrees during the nine-week summer session. Not open to degree candidates enrolled during the regular academic session. Prerequisite: Permission of the director of graduate studies or chair of the department.
HIST 8021Research Seminar in History (3.00)
This course offers graduate students an opportunity to research and write an article-length history research essay of publishable quality in any field. Research will be conducted with the guidance of the faculty dissertation adviser. A revised version of the essay can be submitted to fulfill the master's essay requirement for students in History. This course fulfills one of the two required research seminars for History graduate students. Prerequisite: Graduate students in History or permission of instructor
Course was offered Fall 2013
HIST 8211English Legal Thought (3.00)
Studies English legal thought in the nineteenth century, particularly the background, opinions, and conception of law held by Blackstone, Bentham, John Austin, Lord Eldon, Sir Henry Maine, Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, A.V. Dicey, and F.W. Maitland. (See School of Law listing.)
HIST 8212English Legal History (3.00)
Research seminar on topics of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century English legal history. Limited (if necessary) to 18, and preference is given (if necessary) to those who have taken English Legal Thought.
HIST 8240Law: Comparative Contexts, to 1850 (3.00)
Research course on law in comparative, transnational, and imperial contexts, to 1850.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIST 8331Research Seminar in the History of Gender and Sexuality (3.00)
This research seminar is intended to provide students interested in the history of gender and sexuality or in women's history an opportunity to develop research directions for their dissertations. The seminar is comparative and will address themes relevant to different fields and time periods. We will spend the first half of the semester discussing shared readings and devote the rest of the semester to meetings to a final research paper.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIST 8451Twentieth-Century History: Europe and America (3.00)
A research seminar.
Course was offered Fall 2011
HIST 8501Forced Migration in the Modern World (3.00)
This course explores the problem of forced migration in the modern world, that is those events designed to create homogeneous nation states by violently removing thousands and at times millions of human beings. It looks at specific historical cases such as the Indian removal, Europe (1943-47), India/Pakistan (1947), and Palestine/Israel (1948), focusing on issue of war, decolonization, experience, human rights, and memory.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIST 8559New Course in General History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
HIST 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
HIST 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
HIST 9011The Practice of History (3.00)
A workshop on teaching at the college level. Prerequisites: Third-year history Ph.D. candidates
HIST 9012Dissertation Prospectus (3.00)
A workshop and seminar preparing the dissertation prospectus. Prerequisites: Third-year standing in the graduate program, or permission of the Graduate Committee
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIST 9021Tutorial in the History of the Human Sciences (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This graduate-level tutorial introduces the history of the human sciences in Western Europe and the United States since around 1800. Emphasizing anthropology, sociology, and the mind sciences (psychology, psychoanalysis, and psychiatry), we consider the intellectual as well as the institutional dimensions of how disciplines emerged; how they created new forms of power; how they affected old forms of power; and how they changed everyday life.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIST 9022Tutorial in Global Legal History (3.00)
Considers key ideas and practices in global legal history, ca. 1500-1900. Explores the interaction of European law with non-European cultures as empires expanded; the development of the law of the sea; and early ideas and practices in the law of nations.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIST 9023Tutorial in Visual and Aural History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the incorporation of images and sounds into historical research, focusing on historiography and methods.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIST 9024Tutorial in Historical Digital Visualization (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The course is a practicum that designed to introduce students to digital tools for historical visualization, with an emphasis on geospatial visualization. It will introduce students to a variety of software tools for data visualization including MapScholar, Carto DB, Story Map, and SHIVA as they build their own research-based projects. It will include events and consulting sessions hosted by SHANTI the Scholars' Lab.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIST 9025Tutorial in the History of Cartography (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is a global survey of maps and map making from pre-history to the present. It introduces students to the varied scholarly approaches to understanding the knowledge and practice behind representations of geographic space as well as the interpretation of maps, plans, and charts as objects of analysis. The content of this course can be tailored to times and places of particular interest to students.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIST 9026Tutorial in 20th Century International History (3.00)
Readings in modern international history: topics will include war, peace-making, diplomacy, the role of non-governmental organizations in world politics, refugees, human rights, decolonization, and transnational ideologies.
Course was offered Fall 2015
HIST 9027Tutorial in Marx's Capital (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This tutorial will be a close reading of Capital vol. 1 with excerpts from Smith, Ricardo, and Malthus, as well as secondary sources on the texts. We will finish with historical & contemporary perspectives on Marx and Marxism. By the end students will be prepared to consider the quest of capitalist development outside the West, have a basis for continuing into cultural studies & post-colonial theory & the relationship between theory & history.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIST 9275Legal History and the Scholarly Process I (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of new work in legal history. Students are required to attend the legal history workshop and the legal history writing group and to write a number of short reaction papers in response to the work presented by legal historians over the course of the year. There is no final exam. Through the class, students will engage with a variety of legal history scholars.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIST 9276Legal History and the Scholarly Process II (2.00)
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of new work in legal history. Students are required to attend the legal history workshop and the legal history writing group and to write a number of short reaction papers in response to the work presented by legal historians over the course of the year. There is no final exam. Through the class, students will engage with a variety of legal history scholars.
HIST 9559New Course in General History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
HIST 9960Readings in History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is a graduate-level adaptation of an undergraduate course in history. The graduate-level adaption requires additional research, readings, or other academic work established by the instructor beyond the undergraduate syllabus.
HIST 9961Supervised Reading and Tutorial (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Graduate study of the historiography of a particular topic or historical period, equivalent to a graduate-level colloquium course. Prerequisites: Approval of director of graduate studies or department chair.
HIST 9962General Exam Preparation (3.00)
In this course, students will prepare for the general examination under the guidance of a faculty examiner. During the course, the student will identify relevant readings; complete and review those readings; and explore the larger questions raised by those readings and their fields more generally.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
HIST 9963Legal History Workshop (3.00)
History PhD and JD/MA students taking this course will attend all meetings of both the Legal History Workshop and the Legal History Writing Group. They will read materials for all meetings and should participate by asking questions and offering comments as appropriate. In addition, students will present a thesis prospectus or master's essay for critique during the semester of enrollment.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014
HIST 9964Master's Essay Revision (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is intended for PhD candidates to revise their master's essays for publication under the guidance of a member of the graduate faculty. It is typically taken in first semester of the second year of study.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
HIST 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (3.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
HIST 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
History-United States History
HIUS 1501Introductory Seminar in U.S. History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the study of history intended for first- or second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussing, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
HIUS 1559New Course in United States History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
HIUS 2001American History to 1865 (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the development of the colonies and their institutions, the Revolution, the formation and organization of the Republic, and the coming of the Civil War.
HIUS 2002American History Since 1865 (4.00)
Studies the evolution of political, social, and cultural history of the United States from 1865 to the present.
HIUS 2051United States Military History 1600-1900 (3.00)
Military events and developments from the colonial period through the war with Spain in 1898. Major topics include the debate over the role of the military in a free society, the interaction between the military and civilian spheres, and the development of a professional army and navy.
HIUS 2052America and War Since 1900 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a course on war and the American experience during the last century-plus. It is a sequel to HIUS 2051, which covers U.S. military history from 1600 to 1900. This part of the course includes the how and why of traditional military history but goes further, tackling issues in intelligence or technology or economics -- from the rise of intelligence agencies to the growth of a military-industrial complex.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIUS 2061American Economic History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies American economic history from its colonial origins to the present. Cross-listed as ECON 2060.
HIUS 2071American Power and Energies - A History of the United States (3.00)
America today is a high-energy society. For over a century, the United States has also wielded vast economic, political, and military power. How do energy sources relate to social, corporate, or political power? This course examines that question across the history of the United States. It draws from political, business, technological, and environmental history to chart the growth, effects, and limits of power in its varied forms.
HIUS 2081Making the Machine Age: Technology in American Society, 1890-1990 (3.00)
Social history of American technology in the twentieth century. Primarily concerned with the interplay between society and technology. Historical perspectives on the causes of technological change and the ways in which technologies extend or upset centers of social power and influence.
HIUS 2121Political History of Housework (3.00)
Political History of Housework
HIUS 2401History of American Catholicism (3.00)
Historical survey of American Catholicism from its colonial beginnings to the present. Cross-listed as RELC 2401.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
HIUS 2559New Course in United States History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
HIUS 2711American Environmental History (3.00)
Explores the historical relationship between people and the environment in North America from colonial times to the present. Topics include the role of culture, economics, politics, and technology in that relationship. Cross-listed as STS 2060. Prerequisite: First-year writing course (e.g., STS 1010, ENWR 1510).
HIUS 3011The Colonial Period of American History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the English background and the development of colonial institutions, political, social, economic and ecclesiastical.
HIUS 3012War and Empire in Colonial America (3.00)
This course examines colonial American warfare, imperial competition, and encounters with Native Americans with a special focus on historical geography and the history of cartography. We will debate ethical question relating to the expansion of European empires in North America and the Caribbean, including Indian land rights, the costs of slavery, the deportation of populations in wartime, and justifications for the American Revolution.
HIUS 3031The Era of the American Revolution (3.00)
Studies the growth of ideas and institutions that led to American independence, the creation of a union, and a distinct culture.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
HIUS 3051The Age of Jefferson and Jackson, 1789-1845 (3.00)
Studies the history of the United States during the early national and middle periods, including political, constitutional, social and economic developments as well as the westward movement.
HIUS 3071The Coming of the Civil War (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the period from roughly 1815 to 1861 focusing on the interaction between the developing sectional conflict and the evolving political system, with the view of explaining what caused the Civil War.
HIUS 3072The Civil War and Reconstruction (3.00)
Examines the course of the Civil War and Reconstruction in detail and attempts to assess their impact on 19th century American society, both in the North and in the South.
HIUS 3081History of the American Deaf Community (3.00)
This new course will examine the history of deaf people in the United States over the last three centuries, with particular attention to the emergence and evolution of a community of Deaf people who share a distinct sign language and culture. We will read both primary texts from specific periods and secondary sources. We will also view a few historical films. Prerequisite: none (though a previous class in History or ASL is recommended)
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013
HIUS 3111The United States in the Gilded Age, 1870-1900 (3.00)
Studies the transformation of American society under the impact of industrialization, from 1870 to 1900. Examines how capitalists, workers, farmers, and the middle class attempted to shape the new industrial society to their own purposes and visions. Focuses on social and cultural experience and politics.
HIUS 3131The Emergence of Modern America, 1870-1930 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes the distinct characteristics of American modernity as they emerge in the period from the end of reconstruction to the Great Depression. Explores the creation of big business and large-scale bureaucratic organizations. Includes the first military-industrial complex of World War I, the invention of R & D, the growth of research universities, and the modern organization of knowledge. Describes the landscape of new large urban hinterlands; analyzes the difficult encounters of class, ethnicity, race, and gender both at home and at work; and studies the changing leisure patterns of a consumer culture.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2011
HIUS 3141Civil Society in Twentieth Century U.S. (3.00)
Tocqueville famously described the U.S. of the 1830s as a society of voluntary associaitons in a weak state. In the 21st century, commentators point instead to the weight of big government. How did a diverse American civil society of associations, churches, noprofit organizations, and philanthropic institutions approach the great conflicts of the twentieth century at home and abroad? What kind of partnership with government did they have?
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2010
HIUS 3150Salem Witch Trials: History and Literature (3.00)
The seminar will examine the historical scholarship, literary fiction, and primary source materials relating to the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692 and enable students to work with all the original sources. Prerequisites: Restricted to Religious Studies, American Studies, English, SWAG, and History Majors.
HIUS 3151Modernizing, Moralizing and Mass Politics: US, 1900-1945 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The development of modern America is explored by considering the growing interdependence between its politics, economy, culture, and social structure in the first half of the 20th century.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
HIUS 3161Viewing America, 1940 to 1980 (3.00)
Built around news reels, photographs, television, films, and reviews, this course explores how Americans viewed some of the major events and trends in the post-war period.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Fall 2011
HIUS 3162Digitizing America (3.00)
This class will explore the history of the United States from 1980 to the present through the lens of the information revolution that occurred during this period. We will examine the origins of the technological changes like the mainframe computer, merged media, the emergence of the internet, and the impact that they had on the economy, politics and social interaction.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012
HIUS 3171US Since 1945: People, Politics, Power (3.00)
Surveys post World War II U.S. politics uncovering the links between long range social and economic phenomenon (suburbanization, decline of agricultural employment, the rise and fall of the labor movement, black urbanization and proletarianization, economic society and insecurity within the middle class, the changing structure of multinational business) and the more obvious political movements, election results, and state policies of the last half century.
HIUS 3172America in Vietnam (3.00)
This course will cover the history of American involvement in Vietnam from 1945 through 1975. It will offer a detailed study of U.S. political, economic, cultural, and military policy through a wide range of scholarship on the U.S. engagement with Vietnam, focusing on the war's impact in Southeast Asia and in the United States.
Course was offered Spring 2013
HIUS 3173The Vietnam War in American Film (3.00)
This course will examine landmark films on the Vietnam War from the 1960s through the present. Lectures and discussion focusing on between 8 and 10 films, which students will watch as part of class, will explore the history and themes depicted in these films, highlighting directorial viewpoints, the contexts in which the films were produced and received, their historical accuracy, and their impact on the legacy of the war in American culture.
Course was offered Summer 2016
HIUS 3182Politics of Health Care in America: History, Policy, and Society (3.00)
This course will examine the history of health care in the United States. The course will focus on the intersection of public policy with medical practice and institutional development, as well as on changes in societal conceptions of health. We will explore the role of physicians, patients, the state, the private sector, and hospitals and other institutions in the development and operation of the U.S. health care system.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIUS 3191American Jewish History (3.00)
This course examines the 350-year history of the Jewish people in colonial North American and the United States. It surveys the social, religious, cultural, and political life of Jews and the comparative dimension with other minority groups and Jewish communities across the world.
HIUS 3221Hands-On Public History (3.00)
This course introduces the issues and debates that have shaped public history as a scholarly discipline, but the focus of the course will be on the contemporary practice of public history. Students will all be awarded internships at local or regional historic sites, archives, museums, and databases for the duration of the semester. Readings and field trips will provide a foundation for students' hands-on engagement with public history.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIUS 3231Rise and Fall of the Slave South (3.00)
A history of the American South from the arrival of the first English settlers through the end of Reconstruction in 1877. Cross-listed with AAS 3231.
HIUS 3232The South in the Twentieth Century (3.00)
Studies the history of the South from 1900 to the present focusing on class structure, race relations, cultural traditions, and the question of southern identity.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
HIUS 3261The Trans-Mississippi West (3.00)
Studies economic, social, and cultural history of the Far West from the Mexican War to World War II. Focuses on continuity and change in the region's history and the social experience of its peoples from the era of conquest, migration, and settlement to the era of agribusiness, Hollywood, and national park tourism.
HIUS 3262Witnessing Slavery: Interpreting Slave Testimony in U.S. History (3.00)
Course examines the history of slaves and slavery in 18th and 19th century America as revealed by the testimony of slaves themselves. We will study the important roles slavery and changing notions of race have played in U.S. history, the enduring legacy of African culture , the dynamic agency of African Americans in the face of racism and violence, and how they developed their own notions of work, family, culture, community, and power.
Course was offered Spring 2014
HIUS 3281History of Virginia to 1865 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the development of colonial institutions as influenced by frontier conditions and British policy and culture. A survey of Virginia history from colonial times to 1865.
HIUS 3282History of Virginia Since 1865 (3.00)
Studies the social, economic, and political development of modern Virginia from the Civil War to present. Focuses on Virginia identity and institutions, race relations, and class structures.
HIUS 3301The History of UVa in the Twentieth Century (3.00)
Studies the local, regional, and national trends effecting higher education, relating these trends specifically to the University of Virginia. Students are active participants in recovering the institution's history through oral interviews with alumni, faculty, and administrators and through serious archival work.
Course was offered Spring 2012
HIUS 3401Development of American Science (3.00)
Studies the history of the development of American science from the colonial period to the present, emphasizing the process of the professionalization of American science and on the relationships between the emergent scientific community and such concerns as higher education and the government.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
HIUS 3411American Business (3.00)
Surveys the rise of the modern corporate form of American business and an analysis of the underlying factors which shaped that development.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
HIUS 3451History of Urban America (3.00)
Studies the evolution of the American city from colonial times to the end of the nineteenth century. Emphasizes both the physical growth of the system of cities and the development of an urban culture, including comparisons with European and Asian cities.
HIUS 3452History of Urban America (3.00)
Studies the evolution of the American city from the end of the nineteenth century to the present. Emphasizes both the physical growth of the system of cities and the development of an urban culture, including comparisons with European and Asian cities.
HIUS 3453Work, Poverty, and Welfare: 20th Century U.S. Social Policy History (3.00)
The historical relationship between work, poverty, and the development of social policy in the United States during the 20th century, with a focus on the structure of the workplace, the role of the state, poverty, and the interaction of these and other factors in shaping social policy.
HIUS 3455History of U.S. Foreign Relations to 1914 (3.00)
Studies American foreign relations from colonial times to 1914.
HIUS 3456History of U.S. Foreign Relations Since 1914 (3.00)
Studies American foreign relations from 1914 to the present.
HIUS 3471History of American Labor (3.00)
Surveys American labor in terms of the changing nature of work and its effect on working men, women, and children. Emphasizes social and cultural responses to such changes, as well as the organized labor movement.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
HIUS 3481American Social History to 1870 (3.00)
Topics include demographic change, the emergence of regional social orders, the shaping of American religion, the impact of the industrial revolution, and the development of important elites.
HIUS 3482United States Social History Since 1870 (3.00)
Topics include the development of a predominantly urban society, with particular emphasis on sources of stability, class and stratification, ethnic patterns, religious identities, social elites, and education.
HIUS 3491Rural Poverty in Our Time (3.00)
This course will use an interdisciplinary format and document based approach to explore the history of non-urban poverty in the US South from the 1930s to the present. Weaving together the social histories of poor people, the political history of poverty policies, and the history of representations of poverty, the course follows historical cycles of attention and neglect during the Great Depression, the War on Poverty, and the present.
HIUS 3523Disco and Disillusionment: The United States in the 1970s (3.00)
This lecture provides both a chronological and thematic approach to the history of 1970s America. Class will focus on significant shifts in American politics, culture, and society. The course will encourage us to think more deeply about the fate of liberalism in post-1960s America, the rise of ethnic identity and its impact on the rights revolution, gender and the politics of sexuality, religion and the rise of the South, Nixon and Watergate.
HIUS 3559New Course in United States History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
HIUS 3611Gender & Sexuality in AM, 1600-1865 (3.00)
Studies the evolution of women's roles in American society with particular attention to the experiences of women of different races, classes, and ethnic groups.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
HIUS 3612Gender & Sexuality in America, 1865 to Present (3.00)
Studies the evolution of women's roles in American society with particular attention to the experiences of women of different races, classes, and ethnic groups.
HIUS 3621Coming of Age in America: A History of Youth (3.00)
This course will explore the historical experience of young people and the meaning of youth from the colonial period to the late twentieth century. We will analyze how shifting social relations and cultural understandings changed what it meant to grow up. Topics to be explored include work, family, sexuality, education, political involvement, and popular culture.
HIUS 3641American Indian History (3.00)
From the post-Ice Age migrations to the Americas to current developments in tribal sovereignty, this survey course will include such topics as mutually beneficial trade and diplomatic relations between Natives and newcomers; the politics of empire; U.S. expansion; treaties and land dispossession; ecological, demographic, and social change; pan-Indian movements; and legal and political activism.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2013
HIUS 3651Afro-American History to 1865 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the history of black Americans from the introduction of slavery in America to the end of the Civil War.
HIUS 3652Afro-American History Since 1865 (3.00)
Studies the history of black Americans from the Civil War to the present.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011
HIUS 3654Black Fire (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course examines the history and contemporary experiences of African Americans at the University of Virginia from the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to the present era.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2015
HIUS 3671History of the Civil Rights Movement (3.00)
Examines the history of the southern Civil Rights movement. Studies the civil rights movement's philosophies, tactics, events, personalities, and consequences, beginning in 1900, but concentrating heavily on the activist years between 1955 and 1968.
HIUS 3752The History of Early American Law (3.00)
Studies the major developments in American law, politics, and society from the colonial settlements to the Civil War. Focuses on legal change, constitutional law, legislation, and the common law from 1776 to 1860.
HIUS 3753The History of Modern American Law (3.00)
Studies the major developments in American law, politics, and society from the era of Reconstruction to the recent past. Focuses on legal change as well as constitutional law, legislation, and the common law.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2013, Spring 2011
HIUS 3756American Legal Thought since 1880 (3.00)
A survey of American legal thought from Holmes to Posner. Emphasizes theories of property, contract, tort, corporations and administrative law in Legal Realism, Legal Process Jurisprudence, Law and Economics, and Critical Legal Studies.
Course was offered Spring 2014
HIUS 3851Intellectual and Cultural History of the United States to 1865 (3.00)
Analyzes the traditions of thought and belief in relation to significant historical events and cultural changes from the 17th century to the Civil War.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011
HIUS 3852Intellectual and Cultural History of the United States since 1865 (3.00)
Analyzes the main traditions of thought and belief in the relationship to significant historical events and cultural changes from the Civil War to the present.
HIUS 3853From Redlines to Subprime: Race and Real Estate in the US (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Course examines the relationship of race, real estate, wealth, and poverty in the 20th c. US. Readings focus on the role homeownership and residential location played in shaping educational options, job prospects, living expenses, health, quality of life, and ability to accumulate wealth; the impact of federal policies and industry practices on patterns of residential racial segregation; and struggles for integration and equal access.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIUS 4160History Behind the Headlines (4.00)
This course takes advantage of the nationally known academic experts, journalists, and policy-makers who come through UVa's Miller Center of Public Affairs each week. Based on the work of these visiting scholars, students will consider the historical background of some of our most pressing policy and public affairs issues. Assignments will include extensive weekly readings, a few short op-eds, and a lengthy original research essay.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012
HIUS 4501Seminar in United States History (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pp. in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIUS 4511Colloquium in United States History (4.00)
The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquia prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIUS 4559New Course in United States History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2011
HIUS 4591Topics in United States History (3.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
HIUS 4993Independent Study in United States History (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In exceptional circumstances and with permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent Study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Enrollment is open to majors or non-majors. Note: These courses are open only to Human Biology majors.
HIUS 5022Economic Culture in Early America (3.00)
This discussion-based colloquium, open to advanced undergraduate and graduate students, examines economic life in colonial and Revolutionary America. Our readings--on topics that include market agriculture, transatlantic commerce, and the slave trade--will features works of history that describe economic behaviors and, at the same time, interpret production, trade, and consumption in cultural terms.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIUS 5081Turning Points in U.S. History: Micro-Analytic Methods (3.00)
The course has two main objects. The first is to linger over several turning points in the history of the United States. The second is work on `micro-analytic' methods to use in studying such critical episodes.
HIUS 5559New Course in United States History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
Course was offered Fall 2010
HIUS 6010Settlement of Am West, ca 1848-1900 (1.00)
This course will examine the settling of the American West. Roughly 5 decades the course covers are some of the most turbulent in Am History-the Civil War, Indian Wars, and coming of railroads and millions pouring into land across the Mississippi.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIUS 6011Learning History (1.00)
This course is the 2nd in a series which will explore what it means to be a teacher leader in history education. There are 3 goals 1) planning and implementation successful history learning experiences, 2) continuing conversation about sharing effective instructional approaches, 3) introduction to observing instruction/reflecting on instruction.
Course was offered Summer 2011
HIUS 6012Responding to Crises of Modernity: the US in the Progressive Era (1.00)
This course will explore how industrilization, urbanization, immigration, and technological changes of the late 19th and early 205h centruies led to a strong and diverse wave of reform in the roughly 2 decades preceding US entry into WWI. This course is restricted to Center for the Liberal Arts students.
HIUS 6014The Progressive Era, the New Deal and the Transformation of American Democ (1.00)
This course will explore the first 4 decades of the 20th centruy, when a diverse array of government officials, academics, social activitists, and crusading journalists instigated changes in the ideas, institutions, and policies that shaped American politics
Course was offered Spring 2013
HIUS 6015Leadership in History (1.00)
This course is the third in a series that will explore what it means to be a teacher leader in history education
HIUS 6016Hearing the Civil Rights Movement (1.00)
This course explores key moments in the civil rights movement through sound and film recordings, related to them.
HIUS 6017The Other Liberalism: The United States in Vietnam (1.00)
This course will cover the history of American involvement in Vietnam from 1945 thru 1975
HIUS 6018America and the Sixties (1.00)
This course will address those events and people crucial to understanding 1960's America. From the promise of a Kennedy presidency to the Great Society of Lyndon B. Johnson to the quagmire of the Vietnam War, participants will consider not only American participation in Vietnam, but the impetus behind the war to eradicate poverty, and the important people, orgs, and battles in the cursade to end racial and social injustice.
HIUS 6019The Paradox of Prosperity (1.00)
This course will explore how the growth of America into a dynamic nation was fraught with paradoxes and how paradox ironically inspired Americans from a variety of fields and walks of life to believe they could meet and conquer any challenge which might emerege.
HIUS 6029Cold War Battle for Hearts and Minds (1.00)
The seminar will explore the internationa, intellectual, idealogical and cultural aspects of superpower struggle that consumed much of the 20th Century. It will trace East-West competition from roots to WWII and extends study past 1991 into Cold War World.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIUS 6030Voices of the Civil Rights Movement (1.00)
Explores key moments in Civil Rights Movement thru sounds and fil recording related to them. Among topcs are rhetoric of Rev King Jr. residencies of Kennety, Johnson and Nixon and reaction from the White House to severl civil rights crises.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIUS 6031The Origins of the US Welfare State (1.00)
Explore emergence and development of U.S. welfare state. Assess meaning of term "welfare state" in an American context: what counts as part of the welfare state, who is included in its benefits, and what rights--and obligations--does it suggest?
HIUS 6032Methods Teaching (1.00)
Provides teachers with overview of effective approaches to planning and implementing successful history learning experiences for students. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the relationship between educational theory and development of practical teaching techniques for every day use in the classroom.
Course was offered Summer 2011
HIUS 6033Collaboration and Identity in Early America (1.00)
Participants will study the question of America from the founding and through the legacy of Jamestown and examine the collaborative effort that went into the formulation of America's founding documents, the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.
Course was offered Summer 2011
HIUS 6034Meeting Challenges of World History Survey (1.00)
This short course will alert teachers of social studies in all grades to resources and approaches on which they might draw, considered in context of the intellectual challenges of transcending the, inevitably modern (and thus implicity euro-centric) approaches to the subject that will prevail in available materials.
HIUS 6035The Progressive Era and the Reform Impulse (1.00)
This course will explore how the Progressive Era brought together diverse groups of people who sought to address and redeem the injustices of the Gilded Age and reform an America that marginalized many of its citizens, including, women, blacks, and the poor.
HIUS 6036Methods Course in Teaching History (1.00)
This class provides teachers with an overview of effective approaches to planning and implementing successful history learning experiences for students. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the relationship between educational theory and the development of practical teaching techniques for every day use in the history classroom.
HIUS 6037Methods Course in Teaching History (1.00)
This class provides teachers with an overview of effective approaches to planning and implementing successful history learning experiences for students. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the relationship between educational theory and the development of practical teaching techniques for every day use in the history classroom.
HIUS 6038The Executive Branch and National Policy (1.00)
This course will explore the impact of the executive branch on domestic and foreign policy making in the United States with an emphasis on developments during 1960s. It will focus on a range of topics, including health, care, civil rights and the war in Vietnam. In addition to exploring executive policy making in these areas, it will also address interactions between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
HIUS 7002Introductory Colloquium in American History (6.00)
American history from 1607 to the present, emphasizing various approaches and current problems in recent historiography.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIUS 7021Comparative Cultural Encounters in North America, 1492-1800 (3.00)
This course examines Spanish, French, Dutch, and British encounters with the native peoples of North America during the initial centuries of colonization: 1492-1800. It combines the "Atlantic" approach to early America with a "Continental" approach that accords dynamism and agency to native peoples in their interplay with colonizers.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIUS 7031Colonial British America (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This colloquium offers an introduction to themes, regions, and debates in the history of colonial and Revolutionary America. It will focus on colonization, development, and cultural encounter in early North America, West Indies, and the Atlantic World in the early modern period, ca. 1600-1800, from a variety of historical approaches.
HIUS 7041The Early American Republic, 1783-1830 (3.00)
Reading and discussion in national political history from 1789 to 1815.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012
HIUS 7051Antebellum America (3.00)
Studies selected problems and developments in the period 1830-1860 through reading and discussion.
HIUS 7071Civil War and Reconstruction (3.00)
Studies selected problems and developments through reading and discussion.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2010, Fall 2009
HIUS 7072Civil War And The Constitution (3.00)
This course will examine the constitutional history of the United States from 1845 to 1877, paying attention to how the U.S. Constitution shaped the Civil War, and also to how the war left its mark on the Constitution.
Course was offered Spring 2015
HIUS 7082Foundational Texts of the 19th Century US (3.00)
This course will acquaint students with foundational texts relating to 19th-Century U.S. history. The primary goal is to provide a sound understanding of books, essays, and other documents that often are mentioned but too seldom read carefully. The readings will convey crucial insights into the political, social, cultural, military, and economic history of the century--though they are not intended to offer comprehensive coverage of the era.
HIUS 7101Early American Military History (3.00)
Introduces the military history of the American colonies and the U.S. between 1689-1815. Topics include the history of early conflicts with the Indians; the colonial wars; the American Revolution; and the War of 1812. Explores the significance of warfare for the emerging republican culture of the U.S., focusing on the social contexts of war as these have been revealed in the 'new military history.'
HIUS 7131The Emergence of Modern America, ca. 1870-ca. 1930 (3.00)
Studies the distinctive characteristics of American modernity as they emerged in the period from the end of reconstruction to the 1930s. Concentrates on the interplay between large national changes and local life as America became a world power. Investigates the reciprocal relations between society and politics, social organization and science and technology, large-scale bureaucratic organizations and the changing class structure, culture, and ideology.
HIUS 7141America Since 1930 (3.00)
Studies the rise and fall of domestic liberalism and the political economy that sustained it.
HIUS 7231The American South Before 1900 (3.00)
Surveys major themes and interpretations of the American South, especially 19th century.
HIUS 7232The South Since 1900 (3.00)
A colloquium on selected themes in 20th century southern history.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2012
HIUS 7261American Political Development in Action (3.00)
Readings drawn from the leading works in this field that span history, political science, and sociology. Students will also attend colloquia where works in progress will be presented by leading scholars.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012
HIUS 7451Urban History (3.00)
Reading and discussion of primary and secondary sources focused on different topics annually.
HIUS 7471American Labor History (3.00)
Readings and discussion on U.S. working class, including its institutions, consciousness, social composition, politics.
HIUS 7481Approaches to Social History (3.00)
Study of the relationships between social history and other disciplines through readings and discussions about broad interpretative problems in 19th and 20th century American society.
HIUS 7559New Course in United States History (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
HIUS 7611Women's History (3.00)
Readings and discussion on selected topics in the history of women in the U.S.
HIUS 7621Topics in United States Gender History (3.00)
This colloquium will survey foundational and cutting-edge scholarship on the social construction of femininity and masculinity in U.S. history, from the colonial era to 1900. We will explore how gender conventions take shape, and how they are perpetuated and contested. Our readings reconsider key events in women's and gender history such as the Salem witch trials and Seneca Falls convention.
Course was offered Fall 2015
HIUS 7641The American West Since 1850 (3.00)
This is a graduate readings seminar in which students will become familiar with the major issues in the history of the American West including, but not limited to, American Indians, the environment, and the federal presence in the region.
HIUS 7651The History of United States Foreign Relations (3.00)
Colloquium on selected themes and topics in the history and historiography of U.S. foreign relations.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2009
HIUS 7652Constitutional History I: From the Revolution to 1896 (3.00)
The history and historiography of American constitutional development from the revolution to 1896.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Fall 2012
HIUS 7653Constitutional History II: The Twentieth Century (3.00)
The history and historiography of American constitutional development in the context of social, political, and cultural change in the twentieth century.
Course was offered Fall 2014
HIUS 7654Civil Rights from Plessy to Brown (3.00)
Studies in the role of law and lawyering in the political, social, and cultural history of civil rights struggles from 1896 to 1954.
HIUS 7655American Legal History (3.00)
Intensive study along topical and chronological lines of the ways in which fundamental legal forms (federalism or property or contract) have shaped (and been shaped by) American politics and society from the eighteenth century to the recent past.
HIUS 7656Crime & Punishment in American History (3.00)
Studies in the history of American criminal justice
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013
HIUS 7657Colloquium in Modern US History -- Conservatism and the Right (3.00)
Studies selected aspects and problems in the history of American thought.
HIUS 7658Nineteenth-Century American Social and Cultural History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading and discussion of primary and secondary sources.
HIUS 7659Twentieth Century US Cultural Hisory (3.00)
This readings course introduces graduate students to the theory, methods, and historiography of cultural history through a survey of key texts in twentieth century US history.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2011
HIUS 8002Topics in United States Political History Since 1840 (3.00)
Graduate seminar to facilitate research papers on aspects of U.S. political history since 1840.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIUS 8021Research Seminar in Early American History (3.00)
This course offers JD/MA and PhD students an opportunity to research and write an article-length research essay of publishable quality on a topic in the history of early America, ca. 1500-1877. Research will be conducted with the guidance of the intended dissertation adviser. A revised version of essay can be submitted to fulfill the master's essay requirement for students in U.S. History.
HIUS 8022Research Seminar in Modern American History (3.00)
This course offers MA/JD and PhD students an opportunity to research and write an article-length research essay of publishable quality on a topic in the history of modern America, ca. 1877-present. Research will be conducted with the guidance of the dissertation adviser. A revised version of the essay can be submitted to fulfill the master's essay requirement of students in U.S. History. Prerequisite: PhD students History or permission of instructor
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012
HIUS 8041The Age of Jefferson (3.00)
Intensive study of different aspects of problems of this period of American history by means of discussions, readings, and research papers.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIUS 8051Antebellum America (3.00)
Research on selected topics in the period 1830-1860.
HIUS 8141American History, 1929-1945 (3.00)
A research seminar in which students write a major paper on some aspect of American history during this period. Prerequisite: Graduate status; at least one upper-division undergraduate course, including this period or a relevant graduate course.
HIUS 8230The Nineteenth-Century South (3.00)
Research on selected topics in the history of the American South during the eras of slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the New South.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIUS 8235Topics in Modern Southern History (3.00)
A research seminar. Prerequisite: HIUS 7232 or instructor permission.
HIUS 8451The History of United States Foreign Relations (3.00)
A research seminar.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2010
HIUS 8559New Course in United States History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2010
HIUS 8755American Legal History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Directed research in selected areas of American legal history.
HIUS 8756Lawyers in American Public Life (3.00)
Reading and biographical research on the legal profession and the role of lawyers in American government and politics since 1789.
Course was offered Spring 2012
HIUS 9021Tutorial in Transnational US History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Seminar rethinks United States history (18th century-present) by moving beyond the geographical boundaries of the nation. Thematic readings focus on way in which transnational and comparative scholarship is reshaping American historiography. Our goal is to better understand how assumptions and certainties of 'America' have been called into question by transnational history. Course is intended to help prepare students for general exams.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIUS 9022Tutorial in the History of American Capitalism (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the history and historiography of capitalism in the United States. Readings span 18th century to the present with attention to the development of markets, labor, business, consumption and welfare.The course gives special attention to how historians have framed the central debates in American economic life. This course is designed to prepare graduate students for examination in the field of Capitalism in the United States.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIUS 9023Tutorial in Early American History to 1763 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The course examines the historiography of colonial British America and the Atlantic world from the late sixteenth century through the late eighteenth century. It surveys scholarship on the imperial and Atlantic contexts of early modern colonization and focuses on the regional histories of settlement and development in North America and the Caribbean with a special focus on Native Americans and African Slavery.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIUS 9024Tutorial in US Enviornmental History (3.00)
This course will survey the history and historiography of environmental policy and ecological change in the 20th century United States, with a focus on governmental and societal response to disaster, and the dynamic relationship between public understanding of health and environmental risks and emergence of new technologies.
HIUS 9025Tutorial in Post-World War II U.S. Political History (3.00)
This course will survey the history and historiography of American politics and political economy from 1945 to the present. Readings and meetings will address major themes in American political history, including: liberalism and conservatism, education, housing, suburbanization and the urban crisis, racial inequality, and the culture wars.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIUS 9027Tutorial in Foundational Texts in 19th-Century United States History (3.00)
This course acquaints students with foundational texts relating to 19th-Century U.S. history. The primary goal is to provide a sound understanding of books, essays, and other documents that often are mentioned but too seldom read carefully. The readings will convey crucial insights into political, social, cultural, military, diplomatic, and economic history .
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIUS 9028Reading Alexis de Tocqueville (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading Democracy in America in depth, which US historians will want to do. European history graduate students will also want to explore either Tocqueville's Recollections of the 1848 revolution or The Ancien Regime and the Revolution.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIUS 9559New Course in United States History (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
Course was offered Fall 2016
Medieval Studies
MSP 3501Exploring the Middle Ages (3.00)
Discussion and criticism of selected works of and on the period. Taught by different members of the medieval faculty.
Course was offered Fall 2015
MSP 3559New Course in Medieval Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
MSP 3801Exploring the Middle Ages (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Discussion and criticism of selected works of and on the period. Taught by different members of the medieval faculty.
MSP 4559New Course in Medieval Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
MSP 4801Seminar in Medieval Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For advanced students dealing with methods of research in the field. Taught by different members of the medieval faculty.
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Mathematics
MATH 1030Precalculus (3.00)
Studies computational skills, patterns of quantitative problem solving, and mathematical thought. Includes linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, inverse functions, logarithms, arithmetic and geometric sequences, trigonometric functions, and linear systems. (Does not satisfy the College natural science and mathematics requirement.) Prerequisite: High school algebra II and geometry.
MATH 1110Probability/Finite Mathematics (3.00)
Studies finite probability theory including combinatorics, equiprobable models, conditional probability and Bayes' theorem, expectation and variance, and Markov chains.
MATH 1140Financial Mathematics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The study of the mathematics needed to understand and answer a variety of questions that arise in everyday financial dealings. The emphasis is on applications, including simple and compound interest, valuation of bonds, amortization, sinking funds, and rates of return on investments. A solid understanding of algebra is assumed.
MATH 1150The Shape of Space (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Provides an activity and project-based exploration of informal geometry in two and three dimensions. Emphasizes visualization skill, fundamental geometric concepts, and the analysis of shapes and patterns. Topics include concepts of measurement, geometric analysis, transformations, similarity, tessellations, flat and curved spaces, and topology.
MATH 1160Algebra, Number Systems, and Number Theory (3.00)
Studies basic concepts, operations, and structures occurring in number systems, number theory, and algebra. Inquiry-based student investigations explore historical developments and conceptual transitions in the development of number and algebraic systems.
MATH 1190Applied Calculus I with Algebra (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics include College Algebra; limits and continuity; differentiation and integration of algebraic and elementary transcendental functions; and applications to maximum-minimum problems, curve sketching and exponential growth.  Credit is not given for both Math 1210, 1190, and 1310.  Prerequisite: No previous exposure to Calculus.
MATH 1210Applied Calculus I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics include limits and continuity; differentiation and integration of algebraic and elementary transcendental functions; and applications to maximum-minimum problems, curve sketching and exponential growth. Credit is not given for both MATH 1210, 1212, and 1310.
MATH 1220Applied Calculus II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A second calculus course for business, biology, and social science students. Analyzes functions of several variables, their graphs, partial derivatives and optimization; multiple integrals. Reviews basic single variable calculus and introduces differential equations and infinite series. Credit is not given for both MATH 1220 and 1320. Prerequisite: MATH 1210 or equivalent.
MATH 1310Calculus I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces calculus with emphasis on techniques and applications. Recommended for natural science majors and students planning additional work in mathematics. The differential and integral calculus for functions of a single variable is developed through the fundamental theorem of calculus. Credit is not given for both MATH 1210, 1212, and 1310. Prerequisite: Background in algebra, trigonometry, exponentials, logarithms, and analytic geometry.
MATH 1320Calculus II (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continuation of 1310. Applications of the integral, techniques of integration, infinite series, vectors. Credit is not given for both MATH 1220 and 1320. Prerequisite: MATH 1310 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
MATH 1330Calculus Workshop I (2.00)
Intensive calculus problem-solving workshop with topics drawn from MATH 1310. Prerequisite: Instructor permission; corequisite: MATH 1310.
MATH 1340Calculus Workshop II (2.00)
Intensive calculus problem-solving workshop with topics drawn from MATH 1320. Prerequisite: Instructor permission; corequisite: MATH 1320.
MATH 1559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
MATH 2310Calculus III (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies functions of several variables including lines and planes in space, differentiation of functions of several variables, maxima and minima, multiple integration, line integrals, and volume. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or its equivalent.
MATH 2315Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers the material from Math 2310 (multivariable calculus) plus topics from complex numbers, set theory and linear algebra. Prepares students for taking advanced mathematics classes at an early stage.
MATH 2559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
MATH 2700Euclidean and Noneuclidean Geometry (3.00)
Examines assumptions and methods in the original text of Euclid's Elements. Covers selected geometric topics such as symmetries, spherical geometry, curvature, the dissection theory of area, constructable numbers, and the discovery of non-Euclidean geometry. Prerequisites: Some familiarity with calculus.
MATH 3000Transition to Higher Mathematics (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers basic concepts with an emphasis on writing mathematical proofs. Topics include logic, sets, functions and relations, equivalence relations and partitions, induction, and cardinality. Prerequisite: Math 1320; and students with a grade of B or better in Math 3310, 3354, or any 5000-level Math course are not eligible to enroll in Math 3000.
MATH 3100Introduction to Probability (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes sample spaces, combinatorial analysis, discrete and continuous random variables, classical distributions, expectation, Chebyshev theorem, independence, central limit theorem, conditional probability, and generating functions. Prerequisite: MATH 1320. A knowledge of double integrals is recommended.
MATH 3120Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (3.00)
Includes sampling theory, point estimation, interval estimation, testing hypotheses (including the Neyman-Pearson lemma and likelihood ratio tests), and regression and correlation. Prerequisite: MATH 3100.
Course was offered Summer 2010
MATH 3250Ordinary Differential Equations (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the methods, theory, and applications of differential equations. Includes first-order, second and higher-order linear equations, series solutions, linear systems of first-order differential equations, and the associated matrix theory. May include numerical methods, non-linear systems, boundary value problems, and additional applications. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or its equivalent.
MATH 3255Ordinary Differential Equations (4.00)
Usually offered in the spring, this course covers the same material as MATH 3250 with some additional topics, including an introduction to Sturm-Liouville theory, Fourier series and boundary value problems, and their connection with partial differential equations. Physics majors should enroll in MATH 3255, although no knowledge of physics is assumed. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or its equivalent.
MATH 3310Basic Real Analysis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Concentrates on proving the basic theorems of calculus, with due attention to the beginner with little or no experience in the techniques of proof. Includes limits, continuity, differentiability, the Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem, Taylor's theorem, integrability of continuous functions, and uniform convergence. Prerequisite: MATH 1320.
MATH 3315Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II (4.00)
This course is a continuation of MATH 2315. Covers topics from linear algebra, differential equations and real analysis. Prepares students for taking advanced mathematical classes at an early stage. Prerequisite: MATH 2315
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 3340Complex Variables with Applications (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics include analytic functions, Cauchy formulas, power series, residue theorem, conformal mapping, and Laplace transforms. Prerequisite: MATH 2310.
MATH 3350Applied Linear Algebra (3.00)
Topics will include systems of linear equations, matrix operations and inverses, vector spaces and subspaces, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, matrix factorizations, inner products and orthogonality, and linear transformations. Emphasis will be on applications, with computer software integrated throughout the course. The target audience for MATH 3350 is non-math majors from disciplines that apply tools from linear algebra. Credit is not given for both MATH 3350 and 3351.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
MATH 3351Elementary Linear Algebra (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes matrices, elementary row operations, inverses, vector spaces and bases, inner products and Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization, orthogonal matrices, linear transformations and change of basis, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and symmetric matrices. Credit is not given for both MATH 3350 and 3351. Prerequisite: MATH 1320.
MATH 3354Survey of Algebra (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys major topics of modern algebra: groups, rings, and fields. Presents applications to areas such as geometry and number theory; explores rational, real, and complex number systems, and the algebra of polynomials. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or equivalent.
MATH 3559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
MATH 4040Discrete Mathematics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes combinatorial principles, the binomial and multinomial theorems, partitions, discrete probability, algebraic structures, trees, graphs, symmetry groups, Polya's enumeration formula, linear recursions, generating functions and introduction to cryptography, time permitting. Prerequisite: MATH 3354 or instructor permission.
MATH 4080Operations Research (3.00)
Development of mathematical models and their solutions, including linear programming, the simplex algorithm, dual programming, parametric programming, integer programming, transportation models, assignment models, and network analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 and 3351.
MATH 4110Introduction to Stochastic Processes (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics in probability selected from Random walks, Markov processes, Brownian motion, Poisson processes, branching processes, stationary time series, linear filtering and prediction, queuing processes, and renewal theory. Prerequisite: MATH 3100 or APMA 3100; and a knowledge of matrix algebra
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
MATH 4140Mathematics of Derivative Securities (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics include arbitrage arguments, valuation of futures, forwards and swaps, hedging, option-pricing theory, decision theory, and sensitivity analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 3100 or APMA 3100. Students should have a knowledge of matrix algebra.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
MATH 4210Advanced Calculus with Applied Mathematics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes vector analysis, Green's, Stokes', divergence theorems, conservation of energy, and potential energy functions. Emphasizes physical interpretation, Sturm-Liouville problems and Fourier series, special functions, orthogonal polynomials, and Green's functions. Prerequisite: MATH 2310, 3250; 3351 recommended.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MATH 4220Partial Differential Equations and Applied Mathematics (3.00)
Introduces partial differential equations, Fourier transforms. Includes separation of variables, boundary value problems, classification of partial differential equations in two variables, Laplace and Poisson equations, and heat and wave equations. Prerequisite: MATH 4210; 3351 recommended.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 4250Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A second course in ordinary differential equations, from the dynamical systems point of view. Topics include: existence and uniqueness theorems; linear systems; qualitative study of equilibria and attractors; bifurcation theory; introduction to chaotic systems. Further topics as chosen by the instructor. Applications drawn from physics, biology, and engineering. Prerequisites: MATH 3351 or APMA 3080 and MATH 3310 or MATH 4310.
Course was offered Fall 2016
MATH 4300Elementary Numerical Analysis (3.00)
Includes Taylor's theorem, solution of nonlinear equations, interpolation and approximation by polynomials, numerical quadrature. May also cover numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations, Fourier series, or least-square approximation. Prerequisite: MATH 3250 and computer proficiency.
MATH 4310Introduction to Real Analysis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The basic topology of Euclidean spaces; continuity, and differentiation of functions of a single variable; Riemann-Stieltjes integration; and convergence of sequences and series. Prerequisite: MATH 3310
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MATH 4452Algebraic Coding Theory (3.00)
Introduces algebraic techniques for communicating information in the presence of noise. Includes linear codes, bounds for codes, BCH codes and their decoding algorithms. May also include quadratic residue codes, Reed-Muller codes, algebraic geometry codes, and connections with groups, designs, and lattices. Prerequisite: MATH 3351 and 3354, or instructor permission.
MATH 4559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
MATH 4595Undergraduate Research Seminar (3.00)
Emphasizes direct contact with advanced mathematical ideas, communication of these ideas, the discovery of new results and connections among them, and the experience of mathematics as a collaborative venture among researchers at all levels. Students work collaboratively and individually on research projects, and present their results to the class. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MATH 4651Advanced Linear Algebra (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Review of topics from Math 3351 including vector spaces, bases, dimension, matrices and linear transformations, diagonalization; however, the material is covered in greater depth with emphasis on theoretical aspects. The course continues with more advanced topics including Jordan and rational canonical forms of matrices and introduction to bilinear forms. Additional topics such as modules and tensor products may be included. Prerequisite: MATH 3351
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MATH 4652Introduction to Abstract Algebra (3.00)
Structural properties of basic algebraic systems such as groups, rings and fields. A special emphasis is made on polynomials in one and several variables, including irreducible polynomials, unique factorization and symmetric polynomials. Time permitting, such topics as group representations or algebras over a field may be included. Prerequisite: MATH 3351 or 5651
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 4657Bilinear Forms and Group Representations (3.00)
This course will cover the representation theory of finite groups and other interactions between linear and abstract algebra. Topics include: bilinear and sesquilinear forms and inner product spaces; important classes of linear operators on inner product spaces; the notion of group representations; complete reducibility of complex representations of finite groups; character theory; some applications of representation theory. Prerequisite: MATH 3351 (or 4651) and MATH 3354 (or 4652)
Course was offered Fall 2015
MATH 4658Galois Theory (3.00)
Solutions of polynomials, algebraic field extensions, field automorphisms, and the fundamental theorem of Galois theory. Applications include the unsolvability of the quintic, as well as ruler and compass constructions. Prerequisite: MATH 3351 (or 4651) and MATH 4652
MATH 4660Algebraic Combinatorics (3.00)
Combinatorics of counting using basic tools from calculus, linear algebra, and occasionally group theory. Topics include: tableaux, symmetric polynomials, Catalan numbers, quantum binomial theorem, q-exponentials, partition and q-series identities. Bijective proofs will be emphasized when appropriate.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 4720Introduction to Differential Geometry (3.00)
Topics selected from the theory of curves and surfaces in Euclidean space and the theory of manifolds. Prerequisites: Math 2310 and Math 3351.
MATH 4750Introduction to Knot Theory (3.00)
Examines the knotting and linking of curves in space. Studies equivalence of knots via knot diagrams and Reidemeister moves in order to define certain invariants for distinguishing among knots. Also considers knots as boundaries of surfaces and via algebraic structures arising from knots. Prerequisite: MATH 3354 or instructor permission.
MATH 4770General Topology (3.00)
Topological spaces and continuous functions, connectedness, compactness, countability and separation axioms, and function spaces. Time permitting, more advanced examples of topological spaces, such as projective spaces, as well as an introduction to the fundamental group will be covered. Prerequisite: Math 2310 and Math 3351 with Math 3310 recommended.
MATH 4830Seminar (3.00)
Presentation of selected topics in mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 5310; co-requisite: MATH 5652
MATH 4840Introduction to Mathematical Research (3.00)
This course will introduce students to the techniques and methods of mathematical research. Students will independently work with mathematical literature on a topic assigned by the instructor and present their findings in various formats (presentation, paper etc.).
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading and study programs in areas of interest to individual students. For third- and fourth-years interested in topics not covered in regular courses. Students must obtain a faculty advisor to approve and direct the program.
MATH 5010The History of the Calculus (3.00)
Studies the evolution of the various mathematical ideas leading up to the development of calculus in the 17th century, and how those ideas were perfected and extended by succeeding generations of mathematicians. Emphasizes primary source materials. Prerequisite: MATH 2310 and 3351, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2014
MATH 5030The History of Mathematics (3.00)
Studies the development of mathematics from classical antiquity to the end of the 19th century, focusing on critical periods in the evolution of geometry, number theory, algebra, probability, and set theory. Emphasizes primary source materials. Prerequisite: MATH 2310 and 3351, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
MATH 5100Probability (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the development and analysis of probability models through the basic concepts of sample spaces, random variables, probability distributions, expectations, and conditional probability. Additional topics include distributions of transformed variables, moment generating functions, and the central limit theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or equivalent, and graduate standing. Credit cannot be received for both MATH 3100 and 5100.
MATH 5250Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A second course in ordinary differential equations, from the dynamical systems point of view. Topics include: existence and uniqueness theorems; linear systems; qualitative study of equilibria and attractors; bifurcation theory; introduction to chaotic systems. Further topics as chosen by the instructor. Applications drawn from physics, biology, and engineering. Prerequisites:MATH 3351 and MATH 3310 or equivalent.
Course was offered Fall 2016
MATH 5305Proofs in Analysis (3.00)
This course reviews the proofs of the main theorems in analysis in preparation for the advanced graduate analysis courses. This course is offered in the summer and restricted to Mathematics and Graduate Arts and Science students.
MATH 5330Advanced Multivariate Calculus (3.00)
Differential and Integral Calculus in Euclidean spaces; implicit and inverse function theorems, differential forms and Stokes' Theorem. Prerequisite: Calculus III (either MATH 2310 or MATH 2315) and one of MATH 5310 or MATH 5770.
MATH 5340Complex Variables with Applications (3.00)
Analytic functions, Cauchy formulas, power series, residue theorem, conformal mapping, and Laplace transforms. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
MATH 5559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
Course was offered Fall 2013
MATH 5653Number Theory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes congruences, quadratic reciprocity, Diophantine equations, and number-theoretic functions, among others. Prerequisite: MATH 3354 or instructor permission.
MATH 5654Survey of Algebra (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys groups, rings, and fields, and presents applications to other areas of mathematics, such as geometry and number theory. Explores the rational, real, and complex number systems, and the algebra of polynomials. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or equivalent and graduate standing.
MATH 5700Introduction to Geometry (3.00)
Topics selected from analytic, affine, projective, hyperbolic, and non-Euclidean geometry. Prerequisite: MATH 2310, 3351, or instructor permission.
MATH 5720Introduction to Differential Geometry (3.00)
Topics selected from the theory of curves and surfaces in Euclidean space and the theory of manifolds. Prerequisite: MATH 2310 and 3351, or instructor permission.
MATH 5770General Topology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topological spaces and continuous functions, connectedness, compactness, countability and separation axioms, and function spaces. Time permitting, more advanced examples of topological spaces, such as projectives spaces, as well as an introduction to the fundamental group will be covered. Prerequisite: MATH 2310 and 3351, and 3310.
MATH 5855Proofs in Algebra (3.00)
This course reviews the proofs of the main theorems in algebra in preparation for the advanced graduate algebra courses.This course is offered in the summer and restricted to Mathematics and Graduate Arts and Science students.
MATH 5896Supervised Study in Mathematics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A rigorous program of supervised study designed to expose the student to a particular area of mathematics. Prerequisite: Instructor permission and graduate standing.
MATH 6060AFDA: Mathematical Modeling with Probability and Statistics (3.00)
Examines experimental design and probability and statistics through exploring, analyzing, and interpreting data sets. Explores the graphing calculator as a tool to display and analyze data obtained from sampling, observations, measurement, experiments, and internet sources.
Course was offered Spring 2010
MATH 6120Measurement and Data Analysis (3.00)
Measurement and Data Analysis
Course was offered Spring 2010
MATH 6452Functions and Algebra (3.00)
Functions and Algebra
MATH 6453Number Systems and Number Theory for K-8 Mathematics Specialists (3.00)
Number Systems and Number Theory for K-8 Mathematics Specialists
Course was offered Spring 2010
MATH 6454Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning (3.00)
Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning
MATH 6559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
MATH 6600Algebra for Middle School Specialists (3.00)
Algebra for Middle School Specialists
MATH 6630AAO Introductory College Algebra and Trigonometry (3.00)
AAO Introductory College Algebra and Trigonometry
Course was offered Spring 2010
MATH 6650AAO Calculus with Applications (3.00)
AAO Calculus with Applications
MATH 6660Euclidean Geometry (3.00)
Euclidean Geometry
Course was offered Spring 2012
MATH 6670AAO Probability and Statistics (3.00)
Explores introductory descriptive statistics, probability, and statistical inference. Develops conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in problem settings based on real data which investigate the use of visual methods from summarizing quantitative information, basic experimental design, sampling methods, and interpretation of statistical analysis.
MATH 6700Geometry and Measurement for K-8 Math Specialists (3.00)
Geometry and Measurement for K-8 Math Specialists
MATH 6760MM Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics for Middle School Teachers (3.00)
Focuses on the representation of data for decision making and predictability based on data analysis as it relates to middle school mathematics and defined in the NCTM Professional Standards for School Mathematics and Virginia SOLS in Mathematics. Teachers deepen their understanding and use of the fundamental ideas in mathematics that underlie the probability and statistics strand.
MATH 6800Teaching Mathematics to Diverse Populations (3.00)
Teaching Mathematics to Diverse Populations
MATH 7000Seminar on College Teaching (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Discussion of issues related to the practice of teaching, pedagogical concerns in college level mathematics, and aspects of the responsibilities of a professional mathematician. Credits may not be used towards a Master's degree. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in mathematics.
MATH 7010Seminar on Research in Mathematics (1.00 - 3.00)
This seminar discusses the issues related to research in Mathematics. There are speakers from the different areas of mathematics represented at the University of Virginia. Credit may not be used towards a Master's degree. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in mathematics.
MATH 7250Ordinary Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems (3.00)
Topics include well-posedness and stability of dynamical flows, attractors, invariant manifolds and their properties, and dissipative and Hamiltonian systems. Prerequisite: MATH 5310 and linear algebra, or the equivalent.
MATH 7305Problems in Analysis (3.00)
Applications of the theory presented in MATH 7310, 7320, and 7340 to specific examples in real and complex analysis. The course emphasizes problem-solving and preparation for the General Examination in Analysis. Problems are based on those from past General Exams. This course is offered in the summer and restricted to Mathematics and Graduate Arts and Science students.
MATH 7310Real Analysis and Linear Spaces I (3.00)
Introduces measure and integration theory. Prerequisite: MATH 5310 or equivalent.
MATH 7320Real Analysis and Linear Spaces II (3.00)
Additional topics in measure theory. Banach and Hilbert spaces, and Fourier analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 7310, 7340, or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2011
MATH 7340Complex Analysis I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the fundamental theorems of analytic function theory.
MATH 7360Probability Theory I (3.00)
Rigorous introduction to probability, using techniques of measure theory. Includes limit theorems, martingales, and stochastic processes. Prerequisite: 7310 or equivalent.
MATH 7370Probability Theory II (3.00)
Continuation of Probability Theory I. Elements of stochastic processes, including Brownian motion, continuous time martingales, and Markov processes.
MATH 7410Functional Analysis I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the basic principles of linear analysis, including spectral theory of compact and selfadjoint operators. Prerequisite: MATH 7340 and 7310, or equivalent.
MATH 7420Functional Analysis II (3.00)
Studies the spectral theory of unbounded operators, semigroups, and distribution theory. Prerequisite: MATH 7410 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2010
MATH 7450Introduction to Mathematical Physics (3.00)
An introduction to classical mechanics, with topics in statistical and quantum mechanics, as time permits. Prerequisite: MATH 5310.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
MATH 7559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
MATH 7600Homological Algebra (3.00)
Examines categories, functors, abelian catqegories, limits and colimits, chain complexes, homology and cohomology, homological dimension, derived functors, Tor and Ext, group homology, Lie algebra homology, spectral sequences, and calculations. Prerequisite: MATH 5770.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
MATH 7705Problems In Topology (3.00)
A continuation of the theory presented in MATH 5770 and 7800 intensively training students to apply the theory to proving theorems and solving problems in topology, especially in preparation for the General Examination in Topology. Problems are based on those from past General Exams. This course is offered in the summer and restricted to Mathematics and Graduate Arts and Science students.
MATH 7751Algebra I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies groups, rings, fields, modules, tensor products, and multilinear functions. Prerequisite: MATH 5651, 5652, or equivalent.
MATH 7752Algebra II (3.00)
Studies groups, rings, fields, modules, tensor products, and multilinear functions. Prerequisite: MATH 5651, 5652, or equivalent.
MATH 7753Algebra III (3.00)
Studies the Wedderburn theory, commutative algebra, and topics in advanced algebra. Prerequisite: MATH 7751, 7752, or equivalent.
MATH 7754Algebra IV (3.00)
Further topics in algebra.
MATH 7755Problems in Algebra (3.00)
A continuation of the theory presented in MATH 7751 and 7752 intensively training students to apply the theory to proving theorems in algebra, especially in preparation for the General Examination in Algebra. Problems are based on those from past General Exams. This course is offered in the summer and restricted to Mathematics and Graduate Arts and Science students.
MATH 7800Algebraic Topology I (3.00)
Topics include the fundamental group, covering spaces, covering transformations, the universal covering spaces, graphs and subgroups of free groups, and the fundamental groups of surfaces. Additional topics will be from homology, including chain complexes, simplicial and singular homology, exact sequences and excision, cellular homology, and classical applications. Prerequisite: MATH 5352, 5770, or equivalent.
MATH 7810Algebraic Topology II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Devoted to chomology theory: cohomology groups, the universal coefficient theorem, the Kunneth formula, cup products, the cohomology ring of manifolds, Poincare duality, and other topics if time permits. Prerequisite: MATH 7800.
MATH 7820Differential Topology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics include smooth manifolds and functions, tangent bundles and vector fields, embeddings, immersions, transversality, regular values, critical points, degree of maps, differential forms, de Rham cohomology, and connections. Prerequisite: MATH 5310, 5770, or equivalent.
MATH 7830Fiber Bundles (3.00)
Examines fiber bundles; induced bundles, principal bundles, classifying spaces, vector bundles, and characteristic classes, and introduces K-theory and Bott periodicity. Prerequisite: MATH 7800.
MATH 7840Homotopy Theory (3.00)
Definition of homotopy groups, homotopy theory of CW complexes, Huriewich theorem and Whitehead's theorem, Eilenberg-Maclane spaces, fibration and cofibration sequences, Postnikov towers, and obstruction theory. Prerequisite: MATH 7800.
MATH 8250Partial Differential Equations (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Theory of distributions. Sobolev spaces and their properties (trace and embedding theorems). Theory of elliptic equations. Time-dependent partial differential equations: parabolic and hyperbolic equations. Topics in nonlinear partial differential equations. Prerequisites: MATH 7410 and 7250.
MATH 8310Operator Theory I, II (3.00)
Topics in the theory of operators on a Hilbert space and related areas of function theory.
MATH 8320Operator Theory I, II (3.00)
Topics in the theory of operators on a Hilbert space and related areas of function theory.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013
MATH 8360Stochastic Calculus and Differential Equations (3.00)
This course presents the basic theory of stochastic differential equations and provides examples of its applications. It is an essential topic for students preparing to do research in probability. Topics covered include a review of the relevant stochastic process and martingale theory; stochastic calculus including Ito's formula; existence and uniqueness for stochastic differential equations, strong Markov property; and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 7360 and 7370, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
MATH 8380Random Matrices (3.00)
Discusses fundamental problems and results of the theory of random matrices, and their connections to tools of algebra and combinatorics: Wigner's semicircle law, free probability, Gaussian, circular, and beta ensembles of random matrices, bulk and edge asymptotics and universality, Dyson's Brownian motion, determinantal point processes, and discrete analogues of random matrix models. Prerequisite: MATH 7360 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 8410Harmonic Analysis (3.00)
This course studies real variable methods for singular integrals and related functional spaces.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 8450Topics in Mathematical Physics (3.00)
Applies functional analysis to physical problems; scattering theory, statistical mechanics, and quantum field theory.
Course was offered Fall 2014
MATH 8559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014
MATH 8600Commutative Algebra (3.00)
The foundations of commutative algebra, algebraic number theory, or algebraic geometry.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
MATH 8620Algebraic Geometry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the foundations of algebraic geometry.
MATH 8630Algebraic Number Theory (3.00)
Theory of number fields and local fields, ramification theory, further topics as chosen by instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 8700Lie Groups (3.00)
Studies basic results concerning Lie groups, Lie algebras, and the correspondence between them.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013
MATH 8710Lie Algebras (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies basic structure theory of Lie algebras.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2010
MATH 8720Differential Geometry (3.00)
Studies differential geometry in the large; connections; Riemannian geometry; Gauss-Bonnet formula; and differential forms.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
MATH 8750Topology of Manifolds (3.00)
Studies regular and critical values, gradient flow, handle decompositions, Morse theory, h-cobordism theorem, Dehn's lemma in dimension 3, and disk theorem in dimension 4. Prerequisite: Math 5770.
MATH 8850Topics in Algebraic Topology (3.00)
Selected advanced topics in algebraic topology.
MATH 8851Group Theory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the basic structure theory of groups, especially finite groups.
MATH 8852Representation Theory (3.00)
Studies the foundations of representation and character theory of finite groups.
MATH 8855Theory of Algebras (3.00)
Studies the basic structure theory of associative or nonassociative algebras.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
MATH 8880Transformation Groups (3.00)
Studies groups of transformations operating on a space; properties of fixed-point sets, orbit spaces; and local and global invariants.
MATH 8995Thesis (3.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Thesis
MATH 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
MATH 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
MATH 9000Mathematics Colloquium (0.00)
Forum for invited speakers giving mathematical colloquium talks.
MATH 9010History of Mathematics Seminar (1.00 - 3.00)
Discusses subjects from the history of mathematics.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
MATH 9020Graduate Seminar (0.00)
This is a meeting place for junior faculty members and graduate students to discuss mathematics and give talks reflecting the mathematical interests of the participants.
MATH 9250Harmonic Analysis and PDEs (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Harmonic Analysis and PDEs seminar
MATH 9310Operator Theory Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Operator Theory Seminar
MATH 9360Probability Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Probability Seminar
MATH 9410Galois-Grothendieck Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Galois-Grothendieck Seminar
MATH 9450Mathematical Physics Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Mathematical Physics Seminar
MATH 9559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
MATH 9800Topology Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topology Seminar
MATH 9820Geometry Seminar (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Discusses subjects from geometry.
MATH 9950Algebra Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Algebra Seminar
MATH 9995Independent Research (3.00 - 9.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Research
MATH 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
MATH 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The Mathematics Colloquium is held weekly, the sessions being devoted to research activities of students and faculty members, and to reports by visiting mathematicians on current work of interest. For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Media Studies (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Media Studies
MDST 1559New Course in Media Studies (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Media Studies.
Course was offered Summer 2011
MDST 2000Introduction to Media Studies (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces students to the topics, themes, and areas of study that are central to an understanding of media in contemporary society. Focuses on the forms, institutions, functions, and impact of media on local, national, and global communities. Prerequisite: 1st or 2nd year ASU undergrad or MDST major
MDST 2010Introduction to Digital Media (3.00 - 4.00)
The history, theory, practice and understanding of digital media.  Provides a foundation for interrogating the relation of digital media to contemporary culture and understanding the function, design, and use of computers.
MDST 2100Media, Culture and Society (3.00)
Explores the relationships among various forms of mass communication, social institutions and other dimensions of social life from a sociological perspective.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2009
MDST 2200Introduction to Film (3.00)
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the variety of cinematic forms and genres as well as the history and theories behind them. Class work will include lecture and discussion groups. There will be two papers of approximately 4-5 pages and an online final exam. Papers will count for approximately 75% of the final grade, the final exam approximately 25%.
MDST 2280Public Affairs Production I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In this class, students will take on active roles as "associate producers" in the production of "American Forum," a weekly, one-hour public affairs interview & conversation program produced and recorded at the U.Va. Miller Center. Students will assist in technical production, development of show content, marketing, & creating online components. Students will research potential guests, read books & produce memos on the scholarship of guests.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
MDST 2305Podcasting, Radio and Sound Production (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students will learn the practical components of radio production including: story development, script writing, interview techniques, audio recording, editing of sound, mixing, and final production for broadcast. In addition, students will critically analyze the components of radio/podcast features. The course includes a lecture component and lab time where the instructor will consult with students about their projects. Prerequisite: Media Studies Major
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
MDST 2440Language and Cinema (3.00)
Looks historically at speech and language in Hollywood movies, including the technological challenges and artistic theories and controversies attending the transition from silent to sound films. Focuses on the ways that gender, racial, ethnic, and national identities are constructed through the representation of speech, dialect, and accent. Introduces semiotics but requires no knowledge of linguistics, or film studies.
MDST 2502Special Topics in Film Genre (3.00)
This course will offer historical and critical perspectives on a selected film genre each semester. Genres might include Noir, war, romance, musicals, gangster, New Wave, etc.
MDST 2559New Course in Media Studies (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Media Studies.
MDST 2660The Internet Is Another Country: Community, Power, and Social Media (3.00)
Explores the concepts of community, nationalism, the public sphere, and social action in the context of the Internet and social media. Begins with a cultural history of the Internet and virtual community and then explores several ethnographic case studies of communities and social movements from around the world. Concludes with a consideration of the Internet as a political economic system. Students blog and conduct collaborative research.
Course was offered Spring 2015
MDST 2700News Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory course in news writing, emphasizing editorials, features, and reporting.
MDST 2810Cinema As An Art Form (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A course in visual thinking; introduces film criticism, concentrating on classic and current American and non-American films.
MDST 3000Theory and Criticism of Media (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course introduces students at the beginning of the major to theoretical and critical literature in the field. Topics range from the psychological and sociological experience of media, interpretation and analysis of media forms and aesthetics, theories of audience and reception, anthropological approaches to media as a cultural force, and contemporary theories of media from humanities and social sciences perspectives. The goal of the course is to provide a foundation for thinking critically about media and to give them a sense of media studies as a critical and theoretical field. Restricted to Media Studies majors.
MDST 3050History of Media (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a survey, lecture-format, course on the history of media forms, institutions, and technology from the origins of writing, invention of print technology, through the development of digital media. Attention to the specific characteristics of individual media, the changing role of media as a force in culture, and the continually transforming institutions and business of media will all be touched on. The role of media forms in the creation of public discourse and the social controls on media through censorship, legal constraints, and economic policies will also be examined, largely from within the context of the United States. Students will create a case study of a media work or artifact from a historical perspective.
MDST 3100Film and Television in the 1960s (3.00)
This is a course on film and television in the United States in the 1960s meant to introduce students to the specific problems attached to understanding media as force for social change within a particular decade of American life. The course has a strong emphasis on cultural history and theory as well as on the close reading of media artifacts in film and television from the 1960s. The course requires considerable commitment to viewing time as well as readings, writing, and research. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 or permission of instructor.
MDST 3102Copyright, Culture and Commerce (3.00)
In this course, we will discuss one of the most powerful social, cultural, economic and political institutions of our day: intellectual property (IP). How did we arrive at the notion that creative works and ideas can be owned, bought and sold like tangible commodities? What impact does this concept have on the way we view the world? How does it help us achieve our social goals, and how does it present obstacles to reaching those goals?
Course was offered Spring 2016
MDST 3104News and the Construction of Reality (3.00)
The course examines the relationship between news and reality, utilizing theories of social construction. With this as our framework, we will then use various critical perspectives to examine the way news 'reality' is constructed, from the discursive and semiotic frameworks used to present current events as 'stories' to how journalists make decisions about what is news, to the political economic factors that structure news form and content.
MDST 3105Latina/o Media Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed to introduce students to critical analyses of media texts, media industries, and media audiences that help explain the social, political, economic, and cultural locations of Latinas/os in America.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2012
MDST 3106History of U.S. Broadcasting (3.00)
This course examines U.S. broadcasting in historical perspective, not only as an industry, but as a vital component of American culture and everyday life. We will examine the technological, social, political, industrial and cultural forces influencing the development of broadcast media and we will link these forces to the programs created and the audiences served. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 and restricted to Media Studies Majors and Minors
MDST 3107Evolution of Media in Italy: From Unification to the Present (3.00)
The course will explore the specific features of Italian mass media from the Unification to the present, considering how the press, cinema, radio, television and the Internet have affected and shaped Italian society. It will trace the evolution of Italian media in relation to key events such as the Risorgimento, Fascism, both World Wars, reconstruction and industrialization, and the political rise of media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi.
MDST 3110Hollywood Goes to Asia (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Film production between Asian and Euro-American companies is rapidly on the rise. The fundamental objective of the course is to cultivate a rigorous theoretical understanding of the media industries within a global Asian network. We will ask: What are the cultural, political and economic implications of transnational co-productions both for global and domestic film markets?
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MDST 3115Breaking Bad: Once Upon a Time with the Pests (3.00)
The course explores Breaking Bad through study of the show's narrative, characters, and formal design. Topics examined include: socio-economic anxieties and spiritual longings in contemporary America; the political and religious implications of addiction to speed (technological and pharmacutical); the show as revisionary Puritan narrative and revisionary Western; the problem of being bugged; the desire to get away with it; the poetry of W.W.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MDST 3140Mass Media and American Politics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the role of mass media in the political process including such topics as print and broadcast news, media and election campaigns, political advertising, and media effects on public opinion and political participation.
MDST 3201New German Cinema (3.00)
Examines German art cinema from the 1960s-1980s, focusing on modernist aesthetics and filmic responses to major historical events in post-war Germany. Films by Fassbinder, Herzog, Wenders, Kluge, Sander, von Trotta, and others.
Course was offered Spring 2012
MDST 3202Digital Media and Publishing (3.00)
This course examines current best practices in digital media and publishing, and calls on students to write, edit, and curate meaningful content using industry recognized tools, such as Wordpress and Tumblr, as well as experiment with new and experimental platforms. Students will learn how to develop an online content strategy by analyzing the target audience, determining the message to be conveyed, and presenting user-friendly content.
MDST 3205New Latin American Cinema (3.00)
This course provides a historical and critical perspective on Latin American Cinema (LAC), with an emphasis on LAC's relationship to Third Cinema, revolutionary cinema, and contemporary progressive filmic cinematic forms and traditions.
Course was offered Spring 2014
MDST 3206Documentary Film (3.00)
The course examines the different ways documentary filmmakers have attempted to represent reality. The course surveys the development of different 'modes' of documentary and the different ways these modes claim representational authority. Throughout, we will be conscious of the particular truth claims of documentary and the ethical issues involved in filming real people.
MDST 3280Public Affairs Production II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students (maxium of two) take on active roles as credited "senior associate producers" (SAPs) in production of "American Forum," a weekly, one-hour public affairs interview & conversation program produced and recorded at the U.Va. Miller Center. SAPs coordinate and work with 7-member teams of "associate" level students taking MDST 2280 in technical production, development of show content, marketing & creating online components.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
MDST 3300Global Media (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the dynamic global transformations in print, broadcast, and digital media in an international and comparative context. Considers historical, institutional, and textual factors that impact media in local and global contexts. Examines the critical role of media in the long history of globalization and focuses on a number of cultural, technological, and economic issues addressed by media and globalization at the turn of the twenty-first century. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 or instructor permission.
MDST 3306Sexuality, Gender, Class and Race in the Teen Film (3.00)
The focus of this class will be on viewings and analyses of films featuring images of teens produced between 1930 and the present, focusing on the following questions: what is adolescence (and how has it been defined in American film)? What is the range of experience that characterizes American adolescence across gender, race, and class lines? How does it make sense to think about the social influence of films on individuals and society?
MDST 3310Sound and Cinema (3.00)
This is a cinema history class that will proceed roughly chronologically from the dawn of the sound era to the early 1970s. This course will look at and listen to the ways that sound technologies shaped global filmmaking in this period, while also introducing students to various theoretical and critical perspectives on the relationship between the visual and the aural.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MDST 3402War and the Media (3.00)
This course examines media coverage of American wars from World War I to the present. Study of the evolution in media coverage of war provides an ideal vantage point for understanding the changing nature of warfare in the 20th and 21st centuries, war's impact on American society, and the ways in which political elites have attempted to mobilize public support for foreign conflicts. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 or instructor permission.
MDST 3404Democratic Politics in the New Media Environment (3.00)
This course examines the ways a changing media system is altering the dynamics of public discourse and democratic politics in the United States. Throughout the course we will critically analyze the ways in which scholars from a wide range of disciplines have studied the connection between media and politics, the methods they have employed, and the validity of their findings and approaches in the new media environment in which we now live. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
MDST 3405Media Policy and Law (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course examines the constitutional, legal and regulatory foundations common to print, broadcast media and the Internet. An overview of topics such as libel, invasion of privacy, obscenity and copyright helps students understand forces that shape news and information they receive and prepares them to use media more effectively as citizens, voters and entrepreneurs in an increasingly complex multimedia world.
MDST 3406The Wire: Understanding Urban America Through Television at Its Best (3.00)
This class explores HBO's The Wire as an examination of race, class, and economic change in urban America. We examine the series as a creative work which balances a commitment to realism with the demands of television drama. Students will view episodes of The Wire and read material on urban America, the changing contours of television, and the series itself. Requisites: Permission of Instructor
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Spring 2013
MDST 3407Racial Borders & American Cinema (3.00)
The history of American cinema is inextricably and controversially tied to the racial politics of the U.S. This course will explore how images of racial and ethnic minorities such as African Americans, Jews, Asians, Native Americans and Latino/as are reflected on screen and the ways that minorities in the entertainment industry have responded to often limiting representations. Prerequisite: MDST Major
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MDST 3409LGBTQ Issues in the Media (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will explore the complex cultural dynamics of LGBTQ media visibility, along with its social, political, and psychological implications for LGBTQ audiences. It explores four domains: (1) the question of LGBT media visibility (2) the complex processes of inclusion, normalization, and assimilation in popular culture (3) media industries and the LGBT market (4) the relationship between digital media, LGBT audiences, and everyday life.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Fall 2015
MDST 3410Media Ethics (3.00)
This course provides students a familiarity with the terrain of moral philosophy, improves students' awareness of the complex ethical issues and dilemmas in journalism and other areas of mass media, and engages students in the process of critical thinking, moral reasoning and problem solving in media communications. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
MDST 3500Topics in the History of Media (3.00)
This course serves to fulfill the History of Media requirement in Media Studies. Topics have historical breadth and cover the historical development of media institutions, technology, or forms in areas of television, journalism, graphic media, film, print and publication history, digital media or other relevant areas. These courses may be repeated for credit if course content is sufficiently distinct to merit. Decision about repeated credit is at the discretion of the Director of Media Studies. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 or instructor permission.
MDST 3501Special Topics in Directors and Auteurs (3.00)
This course will offer historical, comparative, and critical perspectives on a selected major directors and auteurs each semester. Directors might include Hitchcock, Welles, Heckerling, Ray, Speilberg, Renoir, Truffaut, etc.
MDST 3502Special Topics in Film Genre (3.00)
This course will offer historical and critical perspectives on a selected film genre each semester. Genres might include Noir, war, romance, musicals, gangster, New Wave, etc.
MDST 3503Special Topics - Issues and Controversies in Media (3.00)
This course will consider recent and current controversies in media and media studies. It surveys a series of "hot" topics within media. In each case it examines issues both historically and theoretically. The purpose of the course is to provide students with the tools and habits of thought to delve into the background and issues surrounding controveries so that the shallow presentation of the controversy does not remain the dominant frame.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Spring 2011
MDST 3504Special Topics in Non-U.S. Media (3.00)
This course will offer historical, comparative, critical, and/or media industry perspectives on transnational, global, international, or region specific media. Topics may include non-US national media systems, studies of non-US media textual traditions, international media flows, changes to society due to media globalization, the role of new media technologies in international affairs, and the role of transnationalism in national and international
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014
MDST 3505Special Topics in Diversity and Identity in Media (3.00)
This course will offer historical, comparative, and critical perspectives on issues of diversity and identity in media studies. Topics may include the relationship between media and underrepresented groups, media use in identity construction, masculinity and feminine role models in media, media power, etc. Prerequisite: MDST Major and Minors or Instructor Permission
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014
MDST 3559New Course in Media Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Media Studies.
MDST 3600Women and Television (3.00)
Examines how television addresses women, how it represents women, and how women respond to the medium. Explores the relationship between the female audience and television by focusing on both contemporary and historical issues. Areas of particular concern include: how women have responded to television as technology; how specific genres have targeted women; how female-focused specialty channels have addressed women; and how specific programming and genres have mediated the changing status of women from the 1950s to the present. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 or instructor permission.
MDST 3601Screening History: Media and Cultural Memory (3.00)
The overall goal of the course is for students to recognize the ways in which film and TV representations of history are constructed through struggles in the present. Students will evaluate different narrative and formal strategies used to remember the past for their ideological, historical, ethical and commercial implications. We will discuss the uses of the past in the present, including nostalgia and the politics of counter-memory.
Course was offered Spring 2011
MDST 3602Television, New Media, and Society (3.00)
For the last 60 years, TV has been one of the most important cultural forms in the American mediascape. Mindful of this past, this course will explore contemporary issues in television studies as we enter the digital age. How does time-shifting technology fundamentally alter our conceptions of TV? What does Hulu mean for the television industry? What does the emergence of 'quality TV' imply imply aboutTV's rich past as ashared cultural product?
Course was offered Summer 2015
MDST 3620World Cinema (3.00)
This course offers a survey of the cinemas of Europe, Africa, Central and South America, the Middle East, India, and Asia, with an introduction to the film histories and stylistic tendencies of each region. Explores classical, avant-garde, and 'third cinema' aesthetics, post-colonial theory, and transnational filmmaking. Equivalent course to GETR 3620. Students in GETR section focus on comparative topics related to German film.
Course was offered Spring 2011
MDST 3630Screening Terrorism (3.00)
This course examines contemporary cinematic & televisual representations of terrorism. It aims to do the following: to promote critical awareness of the ways in which terrorism is depicted on screen, particularly in the post-9/11 world; to encourage exploration of the complex ways in which real acts of terror involve performance & theatrics; to address the ethics and responsibilities of film and TV in re-creating acts of terror on screen.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
MDST 3640American Gangster Film (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course offers in-depth examination of American gangster films, tracing the genre's development from early silent film to the present. It investigates the extensive influence the genre has had on the nature of the American film industry and explores how the representation of gangster life on screen articulates crucial anxieties, frustrations, and desires circulating in American society at the time of the film's creation.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
MDST 3650Shooting the Western (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides an overview of the enduring genre of the American Western in its classic and revised forms. The course will address the social and historical contexts informing the films. Students will be asked to perform both cultural and formal analysis of the cinematic texts.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
MDST 3660Watching the Detectives (3.00)
This course examines a number of American detective films and how the portrait of the hard-boiled private eye dramatizes concerns about class, race, gender relations, urbanization, the rationalization of experience, the limits of self-knowledge, the blurring of boundaries between bodies and machines, and the collapse of distinction between private life and public life.
Course was offered Spring 2014
MDST 3670Sports, Media and Society (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will explore the role that sports have played in the development of media and society, primarily but not exclusively in the United States. It will consider such issues as amateurism, labor, performance-enhancing drugs, race, gender, sexuality, body image, and the role of sports within American universities. Prerequisite: MDST 2000.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MDST 3680The News Media (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will examine how the US news media is organized, what gets news coverage and why, and the role the news media plays in our democracy. Issues will include the impact of the digital news revolution, the importance of who owns the media, the differences between the many types of TV news and why the students' personal consumption of news matters. Students will gain an ability to analyze the news, and whether it helps them as citizen.
Course was offered Fall 2016
MDST 3700Newswriting II (3.00)
This advanced newswriting course trains students to practice 'point-of-view' journalism, and to understand it as a controversial but credible alternative to the dominant model of 'objectivity' on the part of the news media. Prerequisite: Basic newswriting course and/or experience working on college newspaper (or equivalent) or literary maga- or e-zine.
Course was offered Summer 2012
MDST 3701New Media Culture (3.00)
A survey of issues in the study of new media and of new media artifacts. Objects studied may include films with digital special effects, digital animation, digital video, video games, digital art, internet art, and others. Theories of new media, media art, media change. Taught primarily via discussion with some lectures. Short papers, class participation, final project. Prerequisite: one course in Media Studies, English, Art History, or a related discipline.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2012
MDST 3703Introduction to the Digital Liberal Arts (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students will gain a practical and critical introduction to key technologies that are shaping research, innovation, and critical thinking across the liberal arts curriculum: specific technologies, including a programming language, that will empower them to better envision and develop technology-mediated projects in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Students will reflect on the history and discourse in these areas.
MDST 3705Code, Language, and Media (3.00)
Introduction to the theory and practice of the database as media form in the context of the digital liberal arts. Students review critical literature about databases, study examples of their use in projects from a variety of disciplines, and engage in the actual design of a database application as a course project. Topics include cross-cultural modes of classification, data models, big data, visualization, and building web-based databases.
Course was offered Spring 2013
MDST 3706Media in China: Technology, Policy and Commerce (3.00)
The growth of media industries in China sits at the intersection between commerce, technology and policy. The objective of the course is to cultivate a rigorous understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of these three areas within the context of China's global expansion. Students will also be expected to develop fresh critical perspectives on the significance of analysis of industry practice as a means to critique media texts.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MDST 3800Field Experience in Media Studies (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Provides an opportunity for students to get credit for field work, in the area of media studies. Students must put a proposal together for the project with a faculty sponsor, which must be approved by the add/drop deadlines. Restricted to Media Studies Majors.
MDST 3801Research in Practice (3.00)
This is a course designed specially for MDST students pursuing a DMP. This course blends a traditional internship experience with in-the-field research and allows students to have a critical understanding of the media organization in which they intern. Students who wish to pursue MDST 3801 must apply to the Director of the Program who oversees and supervises the course. MDST 3801 is available only to students who are part of the MDST DMP.
MDST 3804Scriptwriting for Film & TV (3.00)
This practicum will examine the dynamics of writing for film and television and aid students in the creation and development of original story ideas. The course will focus on the creative aspects of writing, as well as the structural aspects within the Hollywood context.
MDST 3809New Media in New York (3.00)
How do the contemporary media industries work? How did they develop in this fashion? How can an analysis of the 'business of entertainment' enable a greater understanding of contemporary media aesthetics and culture?
MDST 3830History of Film I (3.00)
Analyzes the development of the silent film, 1895 to 1928; emphasizes the technical and thematic links between national schools of cinema art and the contributions of individual directors. Includes weekly film screenings.
MDST 3840History of Film II (3.00)
Analyzes the development of film art from the inception of sound to the 1950s. Includes weekly film screenings. Pre-requisites: DRAM 2810 or 3830, or instructor permission.
MDST 3850History of Film III (3.00)
A history of narrative, documentary and experimental film, 1955-77. Developments in the aesthetics of film are examined in the context of socio-economic, political and cultural conditions specific to different historical moments. Includes weekly film screenings. Students should have completed DRAM/MDST 3830 and 3840 prior to requesting permission to enroll. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
MDST 3900Specialized Field Experience in Media Studies (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is reserved for Media Studies students interested in receiving credit for participation in student-led and UVA-affiliated enterprises that are media-related under the guidance of a faculty member or industry professional in the area of media studies. Students must put a proposal together for the project with a faculty sponsor, which must be approved by the add/drop deadlines. Restricted to Media Studies Majors.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
MDST 4000Media Theory and Methods (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to advanced theory and research methods in Media Studies. Intended as a foundation for thesis work to be conducted in a student's fourth year of undergraduate study (usually to fulfill Distinguished Majors Program requirements). Covers subjects such as historiography and proper use of historical records, survey methodology and ethics, and ethnographic methods. Prerequisite: MDST 3000.
MDST 4010Distinguished Majors Thesis Writing or Research Project (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Writing of a thesis or production or a project with appropriately researched documentation, under the supervision of the faculty DMP thesis readers or project supervisor.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MDST 4101Privacy & Surveillance (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Can we preserve dignity and privacy in the age of Facebook? This seminar will consider the history and current applications of technologies & cultures of surveillance. How & why did we get to the point where almost all of our activities leave a trace? What sorts of laws and policies do we need to protect our sense of personal integrity? Students will conduct two brief oral presentations (accompanied by a video) & produce a 20-page research paper.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MDST 4102Qualitative Methods in Media Audience Research (3.00)
This course is designed to be a practical introduction to how to do audience research in the field of culturally-oriented communication study. The primary work students will be doing is to prepare research projects illustrating the in-depth application of one (or possibly multiple) methods of research employed in studying the cultural audience.
Course was offered Spring 2011
MDST 4103Representing Violence (3.00)
The course will discuss the relationship between the mediation of different types of violence and the cultures of (in)justice where these representations exist. Central concerns are how different representational practices construct violence as public or private, proximate or distant, and the challenge of representing traumatic violence.
Course was offered Fall 2010
MDST 4105Media and Citizenship (3.00)
This course provides a critical perspective on the relationships of media to citizenship. It asks questions central to explaining the role of media in political and national life, including the following: What notions of national and political membership are forwarded by mainstream media? What media spaces are viable for the political agency of racial, sexual, and economic minorities and how do these spaces work?
Course was offered Fall 2012
MDST 4106Media and the Kennedy Era (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course examines mass media 'network television, journalism, advertising, cinema' both during the Kennedy years and after to explore the impact, ideas, ideals, and iconography of this presidency. Prerequisites: MDST 2000 or permission of instructor
MDST 4107Feminism and the Public Sphere (3.00)
This class will examine the normative basis of the public sphere and critiques of its current structure and ask: What would a more inclusive vision of political participation and communication look like? In attempting to build an answer, we will examine a number of works on communication ethics, politics and media, with an emphasis on feminist and queer scholarship.
Course was offered Fall 2013
MDST 4108Media, Drugs, and Violence in Latin America (3.00)
This course will give you a critical understanding of the complex relationships between social violence, drug cartels, media, and Latin American nations. Together we will wrestle with the way Mexican, Colombian, and Brazilian drug violence has impacted and shaped new artistic forms and media practices that confront or, complexly, support the violence.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
MDST 4109Civil Rights Movement and the Media (3.00)
Course examines the crucial relationship between the Civil Rights Movement and mass media from 1950s through early 1970s, looking at a variety of media forms: Hollywood cinema, network television, mainstream newspapers, photojournalism, the black press, and news as primary documents that can tell us something about American race relations during this period and how the nation responded to challenges posed by a powerful social change movement. Prerequisite: Students should have completed either MDST 2000 Introduction to Media Studies or AMST 2001 Formations of American Cultural Studies.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014
MDST 4110Gender Non-Conformity in Media Culture (3.00)
As one of the primary cultural drivers of common sense, shared values, and political ideology, media are certainly influential storytellers. This course creates space for considering media's role in articulating and fashioning the limits and possibilities of gender identity. We will pay particular attention to representations of gender non-conformity in popular culture such as female masculinity, male femininity, and transgender subjectivity.
Course was offered Spring 2015
MDST 4200Sex and Gender Go to the Movies (3.00)
This course will examine the ways in which different mass media help to define our cultural ideas about gender differences and the ways in which feminist scholars have responded to these definitions by criticizing existing media images and by creating some alternatives of their own. The course will examine the notion that the mass media might influence our development as gendered individuals and consider different forms of feminist theory.
MDST 4210Global Environmental Media (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
From analysis of documentary, narrative film, animation, gaming, experimental video, and social media, the class will provide students with the tools to bridge the gap between media and scientific messages about environmental issues. Students will develop critical tools to understand the aesthetic, environmental and industrial characteristics of different media practices related to some of the most significant issues facing our world.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MDST 4211Kungfu and Korean Dramas: Transnational Asian Media (3.00)
Film production between Asian and Euro-American companies is rapidly on the rise. The fundamental objective of the course is to cultivate a rigorous theoretical understanding of the media industries within a global Asian network. We will ask: What are the cultural, political and economic implications of transnational co-productions both for global and domestic film markets?
MDST 4280Public Affairs Production I (3.00)
In this class, students will take on active roles as "associate producers" in the production of "American Forum," a weekly, one-hour public affairs interview & conversation program produced and recorded at the U.Va. Miller Center. Students will assist in technical production, development of show content, marketing, & creating online components. Students will research potential guests, read books & produce memos on the scholarship of guests.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014
MDST 4290Public Affairs Production II (3.00)
Students take on active roles as credited "senior associate producers" (SAPs) in production of "American Forum," a weekly, one-hour public affairs interview & conversation program produced and recorded at the U.Va. Miller Center. SAPs coordinate and work with 7-member teams of "associate" level students taking MDST 4280 in technical production, development of show content, marketing, & creating online components.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014
MDST 4301Global Indigenous Media (3.00)
Close study of contemporary media produced by members of indigenous communities worldwide. Readings in media studies, critical theory, and critical anthropology. Seminar with presentations, short papers, and a research paper. Prerequisite: one course in Media Studies, English, Anthropology, or a related discipline.
MDST 4380Violence & Media (3.00)
Violence in Media is a seminar in which we study different productions of the visual representation of violence in America. The course includes viewing films, looking at photographs, readings from social theory and philosophy, and writing a term paper. We raise questions around the ethics of creating and consuming representations of violence, both representations that show fictional violence, in movies, representations of real violence. Prerequisite: A minimum of two successfully completed 2000 level courses in Media Studies, Sociology, Philosophy or Politics, or comparable fields.
MDST 4411Media Technologies and Free Speech (3.00)
Should computer code and hyperlinks be considered speech, protected by the First Amendment? Silent film? These are just some of the questions that new communication technologies have spurred for US speech law. We will explore how different media are treated under the First Amendment and discuss key legal issues associated with communications media, including censorship, corporate speech, and conflicts between copyright and free expression.
MDST 4559New Course in Media Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Media Studies.
MDST 4660Watching the Detectives (3.00)
This course examines a number of American detective films and how the portrait of the hard-boiled private eye dramatizes concerns about class, race, gender relations, urbanization, the rationalization of experience, the limits of self-knowledge, the blurring of boundaries between bodies and machines, and the collapse of distinction between private life and public life.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MDST 4700Theory of New Media (3.00)
A seminar on the theoretical study of new and/or digital media. Topics such as digital representations of history, culture, race, gender, identity, and language; the nature of new media; technological changes in media; hypertext as medium; online community. Some close readings of new media objects. Short papers, class participation, and a final paper. Prerequisite: one course in Media Studies, English, or a related discipline.
Course was offered Spring 2013
MDST 4701Media and Everyday Life (3.00)
This course turns a critical eye towards media's relationship to everyday life. It conceptualize media, such as cell phones, television, and YouTube for example, as central forces in representing, demarcating and franchising the ordinary. We will explore the construction of ordinariness in media as well as the ways in which audiences engage with media in daily life to achieve `taken for grantedness'. Prerequisite: MDST 2000
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MDST 4703Technology and Media (3.00)
This class will explore various social, cultural, legal, and political issues that have arisen in recent years as a result of new communicative technologies. The two main technological changes that will concern us are the digitization of information and culture and the rise of networks within society and politics.
MDST 4704Political Economy of Communication (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This survey course introduces students to the political economy of media. Central themes include political economy's historical development, its usefulness to the study of media & communications, & its contemporary applications in scholarly research. Students will be introduced to the power dynamics & institutional forces that impact media institutions, industries, ownership, cultural production, consumption & distribution in the US & elsewhere.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MDST 4705Spanish Mass Media (3.00)
This is an introductory course to Spanish mass media. The course gives students a critical understandings of the roles mass media plays in Spanish society, culture, and politics. The emphasis of the course is on sociological approaches to media, in particular studies of how radio and television participate in the making and remaking of modern Spain.
MDST 4801Introduction to Documentary Production (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Focuses on the elements of documentary productions, including theory, ethics, and technologies.  Along with writing assignments, student will produce their own short documentaries using mini DVD cameras and non-linear systems and non-linear editing systems. Prerequisite: MDST Undergraduates
MDST 4802Intermediate Documentary Production (3.00)
An advanced level course that focuses on the elements and considerations that factor into documentary productions with emphasis on aspects dealing with the planning and execution of creating a documentary film.
MDST 4960Advanced Independent Projects in Media Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed to allow students to pursue independent research and study of a topic that is not contained within the course offerings of Media Studies. Restricted to Media Studies majors.
MDST 4970Distinguished Majors Thesis Writing or Research Project (3.00)
Independent research, writing or production under the supervision of the faculty DMP thesis readers, toward the DMP thesis or project. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Media Studies DMP.
MDST 5501Advanced Special Topics in Media Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course will offer critical perspectives on selected contemporary issues related to new media. Topics may include media in industry, education, politics, culture, and socio-economics. This course is open to undergraduate and graduate students.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
MDST 5502Advanced Special Topics in Media Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course will offer critical perspectives on selected contemporary issues related to new media. Topics may include media in industry, education, politics, culture, and socio-economics. This course is open to undergraduate and graduate students and serves the purposes of establishing a "part II" for any courses taught in the Fall.
MDST 7559New Course in Media Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Media Studies.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
MDST 7703Introduction to the Digital Liberal Arts (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An historical, critical, and practical introduction to technologies and ideas that are shaping teaching, research, publication, and collaboration across the liberal arts curriculum. Topics include hypertext, remediation, graphesis, ontology, and cultural analytics. Students study specifc cases and technologies, develop technology-mediated projects in a collaborative settings, and keep an online journal of their reflections on the material.
MDST 7705Code, Language, and Media (3.00)
Introduction to the theory and practice of the database as media form in the context of the digital liberal arts. Students review critical literature about databases, study examples of their use in projects from a variety of disciplines, and engage in the actual design of a database application as a course project. Topics include cross-cultural modes of classification, data models, big data, visualization, and building web-based databases.
Course was offered Spring 2013
MDST 8000Graduate Seminar in Media Studies (3.00)
This is a core course that surveys key texts in Media Studies. THe course take a histroical approach to the development of the field, but also surveys the various developments in the social sciences, the humanities, and film studies relevant to the interdisciplinary study of media.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2010
MDST 8559New Course in Media Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Media Studies.
Course was offered Fall 2011
MDST 8900Graduate Independent Study (3.00)
A single semester of independent study under faculty supervision for MA or PhD students doing intensive research on a subject not covered in available courses. Requires approval by a Media Studies faculty member who has agreed to supervise a guided course of reading and research.
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Arabic
ARAB 1010Elementary Arabic (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the sound and writing systems of Arabic, including basic sentence structure and morphological patterns. A combination of the direct, audio-lingual, proficiency-based, and translation methods is used. The format consists of classroom discussions of a certain grammatical point followed by intensive practice.
ARAB 1016Intensive Introductory Arabic (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB 1020Elementary Arabic (4.00)
Introduction to the sound and writing systems of Arabic, including basic sentence structure and morphological patterns. A combination of the direct, audio-lingual, proficiency-based, and translation methods is used. The format consists of classroom discussions of a certain grammatical point followed by intensive practice. Prerequisite: ARAB 1010 or equivalent.
ARAB 1026Intensive Introductory Arabic (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: ARAB 1016 or equivalent.
ARAB 116Intensive Introductory Arabic (0.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB 126Intensive Introductory Arabic (0.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB 1559New Course in Arabic (1.00 - 6.00)
New Course in Arabic
ARAB 2010Intermediate Arabic (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continues training in modern standard Arabic, with emphasis on speaking, comprehension, writing, and reading. The method of teaching primarily follows the proficiency-based approach to language learning. Prerequisite: for ARAB 2010: ARAB 1020 or equivalent, or instructor permission; for ARAB 2020: ARAB 2010 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 2016Intensive Intermediate Arabic (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic intermediate level expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequistes: ARAB 1016 & 1026 or equivalent.
ARAB 2020Intermediate Arabic (4.00)
Continues training in modern standard Arabic, with emphasis on speaking, comprehension, writing, and reading. The method of teaching primarily follows the proficiency-based approach to language learning. Prerequisite: for ARAB 2010: ARAB 1020 or equivalent, or instructor permission; for ARAB 2020: ARAB 2010 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 2026Intensive Intermediate Arabic (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: ARAB 1016 , 1026 & 2016 or equivalent.
ARAB 216Intensive Intermediate Arabic (0.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic intermediate level expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB 2250Conversational Arabic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces students to spoken Arabic, with oral production highly emphasized. Prerequisite: ARAB 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 2256Introduction to Levantine Arabic-I (1.50)
This course intends to introduce the students to colloquial Levantine Arabic by enabling them to communicate in Levantine Arabic, the colloquial spoken in Syria, Lebanon, the Holy Land, and Western Jordan Prerequisite: First Year Arabic
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
ARAB 226Intensive Intermediate Arabic (0.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic intermediate level expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB 2260Conversational Arabic (3.00)
Practice of conversation based on everyday situations. Enables communication with native speakers. Prerequisite: ARAB 2250 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 2266Introduction to Levantine Arabic II (1.50)
This course is a continuation of ARAB 2256 and it intends to introduce the students to colloquial Levantine Arabic by enabling them to communicate in Levantine Arabic, the colloquial spoken in Syria, Lebanon, the Holy Land, and Western Jordan Prerequisite: ARAB 2256
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
ARAB 256Introduction to Levantine Arabic-I (0.00)
This course intends to introduce the students to colloquial Levantine Arabic by enabling them to communicate in Levantine Arabic, the colloquial spoken in Syria, Lebanon, the Holy Land, and Western Jordan Prerequisite: First Year Arabic
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
ARAB 266Introduction to Levantine Arabic-II (0.00)
This course intends to introduce the students to colloquial Levantine Arabic by enabling them to communicate in Levantine Arabic, the colloquial spoken in Syria, Lebanon, the Holy Land, and Western Jordan Prerequisite: First year Arabic and ARAB 0256/2256
ARAB 3010Advanced Arabic I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The goal of this course is to increase the student's knowledge of the Arabic language and culture via a communicative-based approach, meaning that though the students will be expected to learn grammatical structures emphasis will be placed on the functional usage of the language and on communication in context. Prerequisites: ARAB 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 3019Language House Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students residing in the Arabic group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
ARAB 3020Advanced Arabic II (3.00)
The goal of this course is to increase the student's knowledge of the Arabic language and culture via a communicative-based approach, meaning that though the students will be expected to learn grammatical structures emphasis will be placed on the functional usage of the language and on communication in context. Prerequisites: ARAB 3010 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 3029Language House Conversation (1.00)
For students residing in the Arabic group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
ARAB 3230Arabic Conversation and Composition (3.00)
Emphasizes development of writing and speaking skills, with special attention to grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and the organization and style of different genres. Prerequisite: ARAB 3020 or instructor permission.
ARAB 3240Advanced Arabic Conversation and Composition (3.00)
Develops oral and written proficiency to an advanced level of fluency, with emphasis on speaking and writing. Prerequisite: ARAB 3230 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ARAB 3310Introduction to the Arab World and Its Languages (3.00)
A general survey of the linguistic, geographical, historical, social, religious, cultural, and artistic aspects of the modern Arab world. Attention given to the Arabic language, family, gender relations, the Arab experience in the U.S., Arab American relations, the role of the past and of social change, and Arab art and music.
ARAB 3330Arabic of the Quran and Hadith I (3.00)
Studies the language of the Quran and its exegesis, and the Hadith. Prerequisite: ARAB 2020 or higher, or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
ARAB 3340Arabic of the Quran and Hadith II (3.00)
Studies the language of the Quran, its exegesis, and the Hadith. Prerequisite: ARAB 3330 or permission of instructor.
ARAB 3559New Course in Arabic (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Arabic.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2011
ARAB 3672Advanced Arabic Grammar (3.00)
In this course students will develop a mastery of core items relevant to Modern Standard Arabic grammar, a mastery which will enable them to produce discreet, sophisticated sentences, as well as to compose paragraphs and essays, all while utilizing the grammar points covered in this class. Those interested in taking this course are required to have completed ARAB 2020 or equivalent, or to receive approval of instructor.
ARAB 3810Modern Arabic Fiction (3.00)
Students are introduced to twentieth-century Arabic fiction, and to the varied genres of prose including letters, memoirs, short stories, travelogues, and novels. Topics include autobiography, war and nation construction, fantasy, and political and sexual identity crises. Students become acquainted with different schools of modern Arabic literary criticism, and learn to analyze texts using critical analysis and specific theoretical terminology. Prerequisite: ARAB 3020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 4010Advanced Arabic III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The main goal at this stage is to reach a superior level of Modern Standard Arabic with due attention paid to all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing in addition to culture. Acquisition of more advanced grammatical structures will take place primarily through directed in-class drilling, coupled with an emphasis on the functional use of language through communication in context. Prerequisite: ARAB 3020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 4020Advanced Arabic IV (3.00)
The main goal at this stage is to reach a superior level of Modern Standard Arabic with due attention paid to all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing in addition to culture. Acquisition of more advanced grammatical structures will take place primarily through directed in-class drilling, coupled with an emphasis on the functional use of language through communication in context.
ARAB 4120Introduction to Arabic Drama (3.00)
This course introduces students to modern Arabic drama from the early pioneers' period in the 20th century to the contemporary era. We will study different forms of this genre including: musicals, traditional, experimental, feminist, and social drama. Further, students become acquainted with different schools of modern Arabic literary criticism and learn to analyze dramatic texts using critical analysis and specific theoretical terminology. Prerequisites: ARAB 5830 or 5840, or instructor's permission.
ARAB 4230Love, War, and Diaspora in Hoda Barakat's Writings (3.00)
In this course, we will examine the themes of love, war, and diaspora in the literature of the Lebanese writer, Hoda Barakat. Some of the topics that will interest us are: the role of the author as a witness to the Lebanese civil war, the challenges of rewriting history, recreating the homeland's image in diasporic locales, collective and individual memories and its role in trauma recall and testimony.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ARAB 4559New Course in Arabic (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Arabic.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2014, Fall 2009
ARAB 4993Independent Study in Arabic (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Arabic
ARAB 5010Advanced Arabic I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The goal of this course is to increase the student's knowledge of the Arabic language and culture via a communicative-based approach, meaning that though the students will be expected to learn grammatical structures emphasis will be placed on the functional usage of the language and on communication in context. Prerequisites: ARAB 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 5020Advanced Arabic II (3.00)
The goal of this course is to increase the student's knowledge of the Arabic language and culture via a communicative-based approach, meaning that though the students will be expected to learn grammatical structures emphasis will be placed on the functional usage of the language and on communication in context. Prerequisites: ARAB 3010 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 5230Love, War, and Diaspora in Hoda Barakat's Writings (3.00)
In this course, we will examine the themes of love, war, and diaspora in the literature of the Lebanese writer, Hoda Barakat. Some of the topics that will interest us are: the role of the author as a witness to the Lebanese civil war, the challenges of rewriting history, recreating the homeland's image in diasporic locales, collective and individual memories and its role in trauma recall and testimony.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ARAB 5240Advanced Arabic Conversation and Composition (3.00)
Develops oral and written proficiency to an advanced level of fluency, with emphasis on speaking and writing. Prerequisite: ARAB 3230 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ARAB 5310Introduction to the Arab World and Its Languages (3.00)
A general survey of the linguistic, geographical, historical, social, religious, cultural, and artistic aspects of the modern Arab world. Attention given to the Arabic language, family, gender relations, the Arab experience in the U.S., Arab American relations, the role of the past and of social change, and Arab art and music.
ARAB 5330Arabic of the Quran and Hadith I (3.00)
Studies the language of the Quran and its exegesis, and the Hadith. Prerequisite: ARAB 2020 or higher, or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
ARAB 5410Advanced Arabic III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The main goal at this stage is to reach a superior level of Modern Standard Arabic with due attention paid to all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing in addition to culture. Acquisition of more advanced grammatical structures will take place primarily through directed in-class drilling, coupled with an emphasis on the functional use of language through communication in context. Prerequisites: ARAB 3020 or equivalent, or instructor permission
ARAB 5420Advanced Arabic IV (3.00)
The main goal at this stage is to reach a superior level of Modern Standard Arabic with due attention paid to all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing in addition to culture. Acquisition of more advanced grammatical structures will take place primarily through directed in-class drilling, coupled with an emphasis on the functional use of language through communication in context. Prerequisites: ARAB 4010 or equivalent, or instructor permission
ARAB 5559New Course in Arabic (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Arabic.
ARAB 5810Modern Arabic Fiction (3.00)
Students are introduced to twentieth-century Arabic fiction, and to the varied genres of prose including letters, memoirs, short stories, travelogues, and novels. Topics include autobiography, war and nation construction, fantasy, and political and sexual identity crises. Students become acquainted with different schools of modern Arabic literary criticism, and learn to analyze texts using critical analysis and specific theoretical terminology. Prerequisite: ARAB 3020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 5830Topics in Arabic Prose I (3.00)
Emphasis on reading modern Arabic prose, and writing descriptive and narrative short essays. Prerequisite: ARAB 3020/5020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 5840Topics in Arabic Prose II (3.00)
Exposure to selected reading material in modern Arabic prose, and writing of short essays, summaries, and descriptive pieces in Arabic. Prerequisite: ARAB 5830 or instructor permission.
ARAB 5850Media Arabic (3.00)
Examination of electronic (television and radio) and print (newspapers, magazines, periodic publications) Arabic. Prerequisite: ARAB 5530 and 5540, or ARAB 3010/5010 and 3020/5020, or instructor permission.
ARAB 5870Media Arabic II (3.00)
A survey of print and electronic media, news and news reports, analysis, commentaries from or about the Arab world, intended to increase students' familiarity with the language used in news as reported in Arabic-media venues.  Prerequisite:  ARAB 5850, completion of ARAB 5530 and 5540 or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011
ARAB 6559New course in Arabic (3.00)
This course is to allow 6000-level new courses to be taught for one semester
ARAB 6672Advanced Arabic Grammar (3.00)
In this course students will develop a mastery of core items relevant to Modern Standard Arabic grammar, a mastery which will enable them to produce discreet, sophisticated sentences, as well as to compose paragraphs and essays, all while utilizing the grammar points covered in this class. Those interested in taking this course are required to have completed ARAB 2020 or equivalent, or to receive approval of instructor.
ARAB 7120Introduction to Arabic Drama (3.00)
This course introduces students to modern Arabic drama from the early pioneers' period in the 20th century to the contemporary era. We will study different forms of this genre including: musicals, traditional, experimental, feminist, and social drama. Further, students become acquainted with different schools of modern Arabic literary criticism and learn to analyze dramatic texts using critical analysis and specific theoretical terminology. Prerequisites: ARAB 5830 or 5840, or instructor's permission.
ARAB 8559New Course in Arabic (3.00)
New Course in Arabic Prerequisite: ARAB 3020 or equivalent, or instructor permission
Course was offered Spring 2014
ARAB 8993Independent Study in Arabic (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Arabic.
Arabic in Translation
ARTR 2500Taboo and the Arabic Novel (3.00)
This class introduces the contemporary Arabic novel as it deals with religious and social taboo. The course surveys major works of Arabic literature that generated confrontations with the State, readers, or religious movements. It looks at the reception of texts in the Arabic world, the texts' intersection with social and political taboos, and the problems of censorship and confiscation of artistic work. Texts include work by Naguib Mahfouz.
Course was offered Spring 2010
ARTR 3245Arabic Literary Delights (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In this course, we will venture into the fascinating words and worlds of premodern Arab-Islamic leisure and pleasure. We will focus specifically on the literary representation of and socio-cultural/theosophical debate on humor, pleasantry, wit, frivolity, eating, feasting, banquets crashing, dietetics, erotology, aphrodisiacs, sexual education and hygiene.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ARTR 3290Modern Arabic Literature in Translation (3.00)
Introduction to the development and themes of modern Arabic literature (poetry, short stories, novels and plays). Taught in English.
ARTR 3350Introduction to Arab Women's Literature (3.00)
A comprehensive overview of contemporary Arab women's literature, this course examines all Arab women's literary genres starting from personal letters, memoirs, speeches, poetry, fiction, drama, to journalistic articles and interviews. Selected texts cover various geographic locales and theoretical perspectives. Special emphasis will be given to the issues of Arab female authorship, subjectivity theory, and to the question of Arab Feminism.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2013
ARTR 3390Love, Alienation, and Politics in the Contemporary Arabic Novel (3.00)
Introduction to the Arabic Novel with emphasis on a medium for expounding political issues of the Arab World.
ARTR 3490Arab Cinemas (3.00)
The course will concentrate on cinemas of Egypt, the Maghrib (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia) as well as Syrian and Palestinian films. It will examine major moments in the history of these cinemas and the political developments that have inevitably had a major influence on filmmaking in the region.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ARTR 3559New Course in Arabic in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course is meant to work with students on major works of Arabic literature in English translation
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
ARTR 5245Arabic Literary Delights (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In this course we will focus specifically on the literary representation of and socio-cultural/theosophical debate on humor, pleasantry, wit, frivolity, eating, feasting, banquets crashing, dietetics, erotology, aphrodisiacs, sexual education and hygiene. We will organize the course around selected readings from a variety of premodern Arabic jocular, culinary and erotological literature available in English translations.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ARTR 5290Modern Arabic Literature in Translation (3.00)
Introduces the development and themes of modern Arabic literature (poetry, short stories, novels and plays). No knowledge of Arabic is required. Taught in English.
ARTR 5350Introduction to Arab Women's Literature (3.00)
A comprehensive overview of contemporary Arab women's literature, this course examines all Arab women's literary genres starting from personal letters, memoirs, speeches, poetry, fiction, drama, to journalistic articles and interviews. Selected texts cover various geographic locales and theoretical perspectives. Special emphasis will be given to the issues of Arab female authorship, subjectivity theory, and to the question of Arab Feminism.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2013
ARTR 5490Arab Cinemas (3.00)
The course will concentrate on cinemas of Egypt, the Maghrib (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia) as well as Syrian and Palestinian films. It will examine major moments in the history of these cinemas and the political developments that have inevitably had a major influence on filmmaking in the region.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ARTR 5559New Course in Arabic in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course is meant to work with students on major works of Arabic literature in English translation.
Bengali
BENG 1010Elementary Bengali I (4.00)
This course is designed for the students whose mother tongue is not Bengali and whose language skill is in novice level however want an effective progress in all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. At the end of the semester students are expected to recognize Bengali alphabets (including combined letters), to speak with simple and everyday words, and to read and write simple sentences.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
BENG 1020Elementary Bengali II (4.00)
This course is designed for students who already have some elementary knowledge of the Bengali language (typically those who have taken BENG 1010) and want an effective, comprehensive approach to learn Bengali that will enable them to make fast, solid progress in all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. At the completion of this course, students will be able to carry on real conversations in social situations. Prerequisite: BENG 1010 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
BENG 1559New Course in Bengali (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Bengali.
Course was offered Fall 2009
BENG 2010Intermediate Bengali I (4.00)
Further develops the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Bengali. BENG 2010 enables students to successfully perform linguistic tasks that allow them to communicate in everyday situations (e.g., narrating present, past and future activities, and expressing hopes, desires, and requests). Students also read journalistic and literary selections designed for Bengali speakers. Four class hours. Followed by BENG 2020. Prerequisites: BENG 1020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
BENG 2020Intermediate Bengali II (4.00)
Further develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Bengali. BENG 2020 enables students to successfully perform linguistic tasks that allow them to communicate in everyday situations (e.g., narrating present, past and future activities, and expressing hopes, desires, and requests). Students also read journalistic and literary selections designed for Bengali speakers. Four class hours. Prereq: C or better in BENG 2010, or instr. permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011
BENG 2559New Course in Bengali (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Bengali.
Course was offered Spring 2010
BENG 3559New Course in Bengali (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in teh subject of Bengali.
Course was offered Fall 2009
BENG 4993Independent Study in Bengali (1.00 - 3.00)
For independent study of the Bengali language guided by an instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011
Hebrew
HEBR 1010Introduction to Modern Hebrew I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and writing system of modern Israeli Hebrew. By the end of this sequence students have mastered the core grammatical principles of Hebrew, along with a basic vocabulary of 1000 words, and they are able to read and understand simple texts and carry out simple conversation. Includes material on Israeli culture, history, and politics.
HEBR 1016Intensive Introductory Hebrew (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 1020Introduction to Modern Hebrew II (4.00)
Prerequisite: HEBR 1010.
HEBR 1026Intensive Introductory Hebrew (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisite: HEBR 1016 or equivalent
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 116Intensive Introductory Hebrew (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for HEBR 1016.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 126Intensive Introductory Hebrew (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for HEBR 1026.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 1410Elementary Classical Hebrew I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the essentials of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Includes readings of narrative portions of the Hebrew Bible.
HEBR 1420Elementary Classical Hebrew II (3.00)
Studies the essentials of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Includes readings of narrative portions of the Hebrew Bible.
HEBR 2010Intermediate Modern Hebrew (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of grammar, with special attention to verb conjugation, noun declension, and syntactic structure, and their occurrence in texts which deal with modern Israeli culture and values. These texts, which include excerpts from newspapers and fiction, introduce 600 new words and expose the learner to political and other issues of modern Israel. Prerequisite: HEBR 1020 with grade of C or above, or instructor permission.
HEBR 2016Intensive Intermediate Hebrew (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisite: HEBR 1016 & 1026 or equivalent
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 2020Intermediate Modern Hebrew (4.00)
Prerequisite: HEBR 1020 with grade of C or above, or instructor permission.
HEBR 2026Intensive Intermediate Hebrew (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisite: HEBR 1016, 1026 & 2016 or equivalent
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 216intensive intermediate Hebrew (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for HEBR 2016.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 226Intensive Intermediate Hebrew (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for HEBR2026.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 2410Intermediate Classical Hebrew I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Readings in the prose narratives of the Hebrew Bible. Emphasizes grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Attention to issues of translation and interpretation. Prerequisite: HEBR 1420 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
HEBR 2420Intermediate Classical Hebrew II (3.00)
Readings in the prose narratives of the Hebrew Bible. Emphasizes grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Attention to issues of translation and interpretation. Prerequisite: HEBR 2410 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
HEBR 3010Advanced Modern Hebrew I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses on the conjugation of weak, or hollow verbs, and the passive of all conjugations. It also continues the study of subordinate clauses with special attention to adverbial clauses and their use. Texts for the course, which form the basis for class discussion in Hebrew and exercises in Hebrew composition, are drawn from various genres. Prerequisite: HEBR 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
HEBR 3020Advanced Modern Hebrew II (3.00)
Prerequisite: HEBR 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
HEBR 4993Independent Study in Hebrew (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study for advanced students of Hebrew. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
HEBR 8993Independent Study in Hebrew (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students whose proficiency in Modern Hebrew has already reached the advanced level, or alternatively students who for their research focus on Hebrew Literature in translation, will pursue an independent study that will focus on the reading and interpretation of texts, as well as the analysis of media. Prerequisite: HEBR 3010
Hebrew in Translation
HETR 2300Introduction to Israeli Literature in Translation (3.00)
This course explores Israeli culture and society through the lens of its literature. Beginning with the revival of modern Hebrew and following the formative events of the Israeli experience, we will study a range of fictional works (and poetry) that represent the diverse voices of Israeli self-expression. Readings include S.Y. Agnon, Aharon Appelfeld, Yoel Hoffmann, Etgar Keret, A.B. Yehoshua, Yehudit Hendel, and others.
Course was offered Fall 2010
HETR 3559New Course in Hebrew Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
The course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Hebrew Translation.
Course was offered Fall 2009
Hindi
HIND 1010Elementary Hindi-Urdu (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory training in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Hindi and Urdu.
HIND 1020Elementary Hindi-Urdu (4.00)
Prerequisite: HIND 1010.
HIND 1060Accelerated Elementary Hindi (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed for heritage students who have some prior, informal proficiency in Hindi. Students work on their listening and speaking skills and achieve basic reading and writing skills so that they can handle simple written texts and converse appropriately on day-to-day situations with grammatical accuracy and suitable vocabulary.
HIND 2010Intermediate Hindi (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to various types of written and spoken Hindi; vocabulary building, idioms and problems of syntax; and conversation in Hindi. Prerequisite: HIND 1020 or equivalent.
HIND 2020Intermediate Hindi (4.00)
Prerequisite: HIND 2010 or equivalent.
HIND 2060Accelerated Intermediate Hindi (4.00)
This course is designed for heritage students who have some prior, informal proficiency in Hindi. Students work on their listening and speaking skills and achieve basic reading and writing skills so that they can handle simple written texts and converse appropriately on day-to-day situations with grammatical accuracy and suitable vocabulary.
HIND 3010Advanced Hindi Readings I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Readings are drawn from areas of particular interest to the students involved, and include readings from various disciplines. Prerequisite: HIND 2020 or equivalent or instructor permission.
HIND 3019Language House Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students residing in the Hindu group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
HIND 3020Advanced Hindi II (3.00)
Prerequisite: HIND 2020 or equivalent or instructor permission.
HIND 3029Language House Conversation (1.00)
For students residing in the Hindu group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIND 3230Readings in Hindi (3.00)
Advanced readings in modern standard Hindi and possibly in medieval Hindi, depending on the interests of the students. Prerequisite: HIND 3020/5020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
HIND 3240Readings in Hindi (3.00)
Advanced readings in modern standard Hindi and possibly in medieval Hindi, depending on the interests of the students. Prerequisite: HIND 3020/5020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
HIND 4993Independent Study in Hindi (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Hindi
HIND 5010Advanced Hindi I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Readings are drawn from areas of student interest and include readings from various disciplines. Restricted to area studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: HIND 2020 or equivalent or instructor permission.
HIND 5020Advanced Hindi II (3.00)
Readings are drawn from areas of student interest and include readings from various disciplines. Restricted to area studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: HIND 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
HIND 8993Independent Study in Hindi (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Restricted to area studies majors and minors.
Middle Eastern & South Asian Languages & Cultures
MESA 1000From Genghis Khan to Stalin: Invasions and Empires of Central Asia (3.00)
Survey of Central Asian civilizations from the first to the twenty-first centuries, with particular emphasis on nomadism, invasions, conquests, and major religious-cultural developments.
MESA 2010Literatures of South Asia and the Middle East (3.00)
An introductory course in non-Western literatures that emphasizes genres with no clear Western equivalents. The reading list varies, but the texts, read in translation, usually come from Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit, Tamil and Urdu.
MESA 2300Crossing Borders: Middle East and South Asia (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A survey of the deep cultural, religious, political and economic historical relationship between the Middle East and South Asia, suggesting we need to understand the two "regions" comprehensively and comparatively.
MESA 2350Women and Media in the Middle East and South Asia (3.00)
In this course we will study depictions and images of women in news media in selected countries (Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan) as well as in the American media. We will especially compare images of women in mainstream news media with those available in online media channels or social news networks. We will also examine the changing status of women journalists worldwide, with a special focus on their role in the Arab Spring.
Course was offered Spring 2013
MESA 2360Women and Social Media in the Middle East and South Asia (3.00)
Women in the Middle East and South Asia have embraced social media as a tool for expressing their identities and promoting causes important to them. This course examines women's use of social media in five selected countries -Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, India, and Pakistan - and investigates how it simultaneously enables and limits women's empowerment.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
MESA 2559New Course in Middle Eastern & South Asian Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in Middle Eastern and South Asian studies.
MESA 2700Recent Revolutions in the Islamic World (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This introductory course surveys recent revolutionary movements sweeping across the Islamic World, from North Africa, the Middle East into Asia, including the "Arab Spring." Key course questions include: Why rebel? Why now? What for? How? Are they spreading, failing, or being 'hijacked?' What roles have external actors played? What would Jefferson think?
MESA 3010Men and Women of South Asia and the Middle East (3.00)
Focuses on literature of South Asia and the Middle East (Persian, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit) which depicts the world as seen through the eyes of men and women; includes poetry and prose from ancient to modern times.
MESA 3470Language and Culture in the Middle East (3.00)
This course provides an introduction to the peoples, cultures, and histories of the Middle East through an examination of language-use. We focus on Israel/Palestine--and the contact between Hebrew and Arabic--as a microcosm for the region as a whole. Readings present ethnographic, linguistic, and literary perspectives on language, identity, and the general processes of SELF/OTHER constructions in contexts of political and military confrontation. Prerequisites: previous coursework in Anthropology, Linguistics, or Middle East Studies.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2009
MESA 3559New Course in Middle Eastern & South Asian Studies (3.00)
New Course in Middle Eastern & South Asian Studies
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MESA 3650Introduction to Linguistic Typology (3.00)
Human languages appear on the surface to be very different from one another. Closer examination reveals that languages differ in systematic ways and that more than half of them can be divided into a relatively small number of basic types. In this course we will identify and study some of these basic patterns and explore possible reasons for their existence. The course will introduce students to basic grammatical structure and function.
MESA 4559New Course in Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New Course (or Topic) in Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
MESA 4991Four-Year Major Seminar (3.00)
Required capstone course that studies the Middle East and South Asia from a diversity of perspectives--languages, literatures, anthropology, history, politics, and religion. Prerequisite: fourth-year standing, major in Middle Eastern Studies or in South Asian Studies
MESA 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study in a special field under the direction of a faculty member in MESALC. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MESA 4998Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies Senior Thesis (0.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Thesis research under the direction of a MESALC faculty member serving as thesis advisor and a second faculty member serving as second reader. The second faculty member may be from outside MESALC. Prerequisite: DMP major and instructor permission.
MESA 4999Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies Senior Thesis II (6.00)
Thesis composition under the direction of a MESALC faculty member serving as thesis advisor and a second faculty member serving as second reader. The second faculty member may be from outside MESALC. Prerequisite: DMP major and instructor permission.
MESA 5559New Course in Middle Eastern & South Asian Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New Course in Middle Eastern & South Asian Studies
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
MESA 6559New Course in Middle Eastern & South Asian Studies (3.00)
New course in Middle Eastern and South Asian studies.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Fall 2012
MESA 8993Independent Study II (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study II
MESA 8995MA Research Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Required course for all candidates for the Master of Arts in Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies. During this course the final paper, required for the MA, is written. Includes instruction in research methodology, data analysis and a history of academic research on these areas.
MESA 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for MA Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
MESA 8999Non-Topical Research, MA (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
Middle Eastern Studies
MEST 1100Introduction to the Middle East (3.00)
Introduces Middle Eastern economy and environment, society, gender issues, history and politics, secularism-law-religion, languages and literatures, music and the visual arts. Emphasizes the Ottoman, colonial, and post-colonial periods.
MEST 2270Culture and Society of the Contemporary Arab Middle East (3.00)
Introduces the cultural traits and patterns of contemporary Arab society based on scholarly research, recent field work, and personal experiences and observations in the Arab world. Taught in English; no knowledge of Arabic is required.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2011
MEST 2470Reflections of Exile: Jewish Languages and their Communities (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers Jewish languages Yiddish, Judeo-Arabic, Ladino, and Hebrew from historical, linguistic, and literary perspectives. Explores the relations between communities and languages, the nature of diaspora, and the death and revival of languages. No prior knowledge of these languages is required. This course is cross-listed with ANTH 2470.
MEST 2559New Course in Middle Eastern Studies (3.00)
New Course in Middle Eastern Studies
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014
MEST 2600Major Dimensions of Classical-Medieval Arab-Islamic Civilization (3.00)
Introducing the cultural dimensions of Classical and Medieval Arab-Islamic Civilization (600-1400 CE). We will study how Arabs approach their worldly life and pleasures through literature; organize their social domain by ethical-law; construct their spirituality and worldview through religion; react to nature by science; and attempt to resolve the internal and external inconsistencies of their culture through theology, philosophy and mysticism.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
MEST 2610Major Dimensions of the Modern Arab World (3.00)
This class aims to develop an understanding of the global significance of the 330 million Arabs as the fourth largest community in the world and Arabic as the fifth largest spoken language in a historical and thematic manner from the Ottomans (1400 CE) to the present.
Course was offered Spring 2014
MEST 2620Aspects of Creativity in Arab-Islamic Heritage:Translated Classical Reading (3.00)
This course aims to expose students to samples of original translated texts from the creative heritage of the Arab-Islamic civilization
Course was offered Spring 2015
MEST 3110Women and Middle-Eastern Literatures (3.00)
Explores some of the basic issues of women's identity in Middle Eastern literature. In a variety of readings (poetry, short-story, novel, and autobiography) by men and women, it explores both the image and presence of women in a rich and too-often neglected literature.
MEST 3470Language and Culture in the Middle East (3.00)
Introduction to peoples, languages, cultures and histories of the Middle East. Focuses on Israel/Palestine as a microcosm of important social processes-such as colonialism, nationalism, religious fundamentalism, and modernization-that affect the region as a whole. This course is cross-listed with ANTH 3470. Prerequisite: Prior coursework in anthropology, middle east studies, or linguistics, or permission of the instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2014
MEST 3559New Course in Middle Eastern Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in Middle Eastern Studies.
MEST 4991Middle East Studies Seminar (3.00)
Middle East Studies Seminar
MEST 5110Women and Middle-Eastern Literatures (1.00 - 3.00)
Explores some of the basic issues of women's identity in Middle Eastern literature. In a variety of readings (poetry, short-story, novel, and autobiography) by men and women, it explores both the image and presence of women in a rich and too-often neglected literature.
MEST 5270Culture & Society of Contemp. Arab Mid. East (3.00)
This course will address some of the religious, socio-political, and historical factors that have contributed to the shaping of the Arab Middle East and Arab identity(s) in the modern age. From the rise of Islam in the 7th century A.D., to the Ottoman Empire, to the colonial remapping of the Middle East during the period of the two World Wars,to the Gulf and Iraq wars, this course will help students gain an understanding of modern Arab culture.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2011
MEST 5559History of Persian Literature (3.00)
This course examines the tumultuous history of one of the richest literary traditions in the world. Persian literature addresses not only the many thematic concerns of literature (love, romance, mysticism, heroism, vindication, panegyric, media, political philosophy, etc.), but also the social and cultural backdrops that mirror and create it.
Course was offered Fall 2014
MEST 5620The Middle East in Ethnographic Perspective (3.00)
Survey of the anthropological literature on the Middle East & N. Africa. Begins historically with traditional writing on the 'middle east' and proceeds to critiques of this tradition and attempts at new ways of constructing knowledge of this world region. Readings juxtapose theoretical and descriptive work toward critically appraising modern writers' success in overcoming the critiques leveled against their predecessors.
Course was offered Spring 2013
MEST 6600Major Dimensions of Classical-Medieval Arab-Islamic Civilization (3.00)
Introducing the cultural dimensions of Classical and Medieval Arab-Islamic Civilization (600 - 1400 CE). We will study how Arabs approach their worldly life and pleasures through literature; organize their social domain by ethical-law; construct their spirituality and worldview through religion; react to nature by science; and attempt to resolve the internal and external inconsistencies of their culture through theology, philosophy and mysticism.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
MEST 6610Major Dimensions of the Modern Arab World (3.00)
This class aims to develop an understanding of the global significance of the 330 million Arabs as the fourth largest community in the world and Arabic as the fifth largest spoken language in a historical and thematic manner from the Ottomans (1400 CE) to the present.
Course was offered Spring 2014
MEST 6620Aspects of Creativity in Arab-Islamic Heritage:Translated Classical Reading (3.00)
This course aims to expose students to samples of original translated texts from the creative heritage of the Arab-Islamic civilization
Course was offered Spring 2015
Pashto
PASH 1010Elementary Pashto I (4.00)
Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Pashto. PASH 1010 and PASH 1020 enable students to successfully perform linguistic tasks that allow them to communicate in everyday situations (e.g., greeting, narrating, describing, ordering, comparing and contrasting, and apologizing). Five class hours per week. Followed by PASH 1020.
PASH 1020Elementary Pashto II (4.00)
Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Pashto. PASH 1010 and PASH 1020 enable students to successfully perform linguistic tasks that allow them to communicate in everyday situations (e.g., greeting, narrating, describing, ordering, comparing and contrasting, and apologizing). Five class hours per week. Followed by PASH 2010. Prerequisites: C or better in PASH 1010, or permission of the instructor.
PASH 2010Intermediate Pashto I (4.00)
Further develops the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Pashto. PASH 2010 enables students to successfully perform linguistic tasks that allow them to communicate in everyday situations (e.g., narrating present, past and future activities, and expressing hopes, desires, and requests). Students also read journalistic and literary selections designed for Pashto speakers. Four class hours. Followed by PASH 2020. Prerequisites: C or better in PASH 1020, or permission of the instructor.
PASH 2020Intermediate Pashto II (4.00)
Further develops the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Pashto. PASH 2020 enables students to successfully perform linguistic tasks that allow them to communicate in everyday situations (e.g., narrating present, past and future activities, and expressing hopes, desires, and requests). Students also read journalistic and literary selections designed for Pashto speakers. Four class hours. Prerequisites: C or better in PASH 2010, or permission of the instructor.
Persian
PERS 1010Elementary Persian (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory language sequence focusing on reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking modern Persian through audio-lingual methods. Persian grammar is introduced through sentence patterns in the form of dialogues and monologues.
PERS 1020Elementary Persian (4.00)
Introductory language sequence focusing on reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking modern Persian through audio-lingual methods. Persian grammar is introduced through sentence patterns in the form of dialogues and monologues. Prerequisite: PERS 1010 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
PERS 1060Accelerated Persian (4.00)
This course is designed for Persian heritage students who many know spoken language to some extent, but they have not been exposed to formal or written language. It covers two semesters of Elementary Persian; emphasizing reading and writing skills, and the grammar of the language.
Course was offered Spring 2016
PERS 2010Intermediate Persian (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Each course focuses on the development of reading, writing, and speaking skills. Special attention is paid to reading comprehension using selections from classical and modern Persian prose and poetry, preparing students for advanced studies in Indo-Persian language and literature. Prerequisite: PERS 1020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
PERS 2020Intermediate Persian (4.00)
Each course focuses on the development of reading, writing, and speaking skills. Special attention is paid to reading comprehension using selections from classical and modern Persian prose and poetry, preparing students for advanced studies in Indo-Persian language and literature. Prerequisite: PERS 1020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
PERS 3010Advanced Persian I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed to introduce the students to the world of Persian prose literature. We will read a variety of prose genre. We will look at the semantics, morphology, and syntax and analyze the topic vis-à-vis these aspects. Prerequisite: PERS 2020 or equivalent
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Spring 2012
PERS 3019Language House Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students residing in the Persian group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
PERS 3020Readings in Modern Persian Prose Fiction (3.00)
Selected readings from the works of major writers of the century. Discusses the development of modern Persian fiction as it reflects a changing society. Improves reading ability in Persian and familiarizes students with Iran, its people, and its culture. Prerequisite: PERS 2020, or equivalent, or instructor permission.
PERS 3029Language House Conversation (1.00)
For students residing in the Persian group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
PERS 3230Introduction to Classical Persian Literature (3.00)
A comprehensive, historical introduction to Persian poetry and prose from the 10th to the 18th centuries. Emphasizing the history and development of Persian poetry and prose, this advanced-level language course introduces various formal elements of Persian literary tradition. It analyzes literary texts and explores the linguistic structure, fine grammatical points, and syntactic intricacies of classical Persian. Prerequisite: PERS 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
PERS 3240Introduction to Modern Persian Literature (3.00)
This course addresses the development of modern(ist) trends in Persian literature, emphasizing historical and socio-political factors. Exemplar modern poems, stories, and essays are read in the original, then explained and critically evaluated. Defines and discusses significant ideas, ideologies, movements, trends, milieus, social backgrounds, etc., out of which modern Persian literature emerged. Prerequisite: PERS 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
PERS 3559New Course in Persian (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Persian.
PERS 4240Advanced Readings in Sufi Texts (3.00)
A course designed to help advanced Persian language students develop skills in reading and understanding texts (both prose and poetry) on Persian Islamic mysticism (Sufism).
PERS 4991Independent Study in Persian (1.00 - 3.00)
Independent Study in Persian
PERS 4993Independent Study in Persian (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study for advanced students of Persian. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
PERS 5010Readings in Modern Persian Poetry (3.00)
Studies the works of major and some minor poets of the 20th century. The form and content of 'New Poetry' is discussed as distinguished features of 20th-century Persian poetry in contrast with those of classical Persian poetry. Emphasizes the themes of modern poetry as reflections of Iranian society. Prerequisite: PERS 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012
PERS 5020Readings in Modern Persian Prose Fiction (3.00)
Examines the works of this century's major writers, focusing on the development of modern Persian fiction as it reflects a changing society. Improves Persian reading ability and familiarity with Iran, its people, and its culture. Prerequisite: PERS 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011
PERS 5230Introduction to Classical Persian Literature (3.00)
A comprehensive, historical introduction to Persian poetry and prose from the 10th to the 18th centuries. Emphasizing the history and development of Persian poetry and prose, this advanced-level language course introduces various formal elements of Persian literary tradition. It analyzes literary texts and explores the linguistic structure, fine grammatical points, and syntactic intricacies of classical Persian. Prerequisite: PERS 2020 or equiv.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
PERS 5559New Course in Persian (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Persian.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2009
PERS 7559New Course in Persian (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Persian. Prerequisite: PERS 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission
Course was offered Fall 2013
PERS 8993Independent Study in Persian (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study for advanced students of Persian. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Persian in Translation
PETR 3210Persian Literature in Translation (3.00)
Reading from the works of major figures in classical Persian literature, especially Rudaki, Ferdowsi, Khayyam, Attar, Mowlavi, Sa'adi, and Hafez, as well as the most important minor writers of each period. Emphasizes the role of the Ma'shuq (the beloved), Mamduh (the praised one), and Ma'bud (the worshiped one) in classical verse, as well as the use of allegory and similar devices in both prose and verse. Taught in English.
Course was offered Fall 2011
PETR 3220Twentieth-Century Persian Literature in Translation (3.00)
Introduces modern Persian literature in the context of Iranian society and civilization. Lectures and discussions follow the development of modern Persian poetry and prose, and trace the influence of Western and other literature, as well as Iranian literary and cultural heritage, on the works of contemporary Iranian writers. Facilitates understanding of contemporary Iran, especially its people, both individually and collectively, with their particular problems and aspirations in the twentieth-century world. Taught in English.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011
PETR 3320Life Narratives & Iranian Women Writers (3.00)
This seminar examines life narratives and other forms of literary output by Iranian women writers. We will examine the ways these writers have desegregated a predominantly all-male literary tradition, as well as their arrival at the forefront of a bloodless social movement. Some of the genres to be investigated include novels, short stories, poetry, autobiographies, memoirs, and films.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2010
PETR 3322The Life and Poetry of Forugh Farrokhzad (3.00)
This course focuses on the life and art of Forugh Farrokhzad in a spectrum of genres that includes poetry, travel narratives, literary criticism, essays, and films by and about her. Although from the beginning of her literary career, Farrokhzad was a daring, often irreverent explorer of taboo topics, she was also deeply rooted in the Iranian culture. We study the body of her work to better understand Iran in the 1950-60s
PETR 3340Poetics of Existentialist Persian Literature (3.00)
The existentialist literature of the Persian-speaking world has been a source of inspiration of poetics for the entire Middle East region. The objective of this course is the study of cognitive nuances embedded in the thematic and linguistic structure of Persian existentialist literature.
Course was offered Spring 2013
PETR 3342Life Narrative & Iranian Women Writers (3.00)
While women's autobiography has attracted growing scholarly attention as an evolving literary form, sustained scholarly study of the genre has largely focused on women's autobiography in Europe and North America, with only a small group of isolated scholars addressing women's autobiography in Islamic societies in general and Iran in particular. This course studies the genealogy and evolution of the genre.
PETR 3559New Course in Persian Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic int he subject area of Persian Translation
PETR 5210Persian Literature in Translation (3.00)
Reading from the works of major figures in classical Persian literature, especially Rudaki, Ferdowsi, Khayyam, Attar, Mowlavi, Sa'adi, and Hafez, as well as the most important minor writers of each period. Emphasizes the role of the Ma'shuq (the beloved), Mamduh (the praised one), and Ma'bud (the worshiped one) in classical verse, as well as the use of allegory and similar devices in both prose and verse. Taught in English.
Course was offered Fall 2011
PETR 5220Twentieth-Century Persian Literature in Translation (3.00)
Introduces modern Persian literature in the context of Iranian society and civilization. Lectures and discussions follow the development of modern Persian poetry and prose, and trace the influence of Western and other literature, as well as Iranian literary and cultural heritage, on the works of contemporary Iranian writers. Facilitates understanding of contemporary Iran, especially its people, both individually and collectively, with their particular problems and aspirations in the twentieth-century world. Taught in English.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011
PETR 5320Life Narratives & Iranian Women Writers (3.00)
This seminar examines life narratives and other forms of literary output by Iranian women writers. We will examine the ways these writers have desegregated a predominantly all-male literary tradition, as well as their arrival at the forefront of a bloodless social movement. Some of the genres to be investigated include novels, short stories, poetry, autobiographies, memoirs, and films.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2010
PETR 5322The Life and Poetry of Forugh Farrokhzad (3.00)
This course focuses on the life and art of Forugh Farrokhzad in a spectrum of genres that includes poetry, travel narratives, literary criticism, essays, and films by and about her. Although from the beginning of her literary career, Farrokhzad was a daring, often irreverent explorer of taboo topics, she was also deeply rooted in the Iranian culture. We study the body of her work to better understand Iran in the 1950-60s
Course was offered Spring 2015
PETR 5559New Course in Persian Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Persian Translation
Course was offered Fall 2010, Fall 2009
PETR 7559New Course in Persian Literature in Translation (3.00)
New course in Persian Literature in translation.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012
Sanskrit
SANS 1010Elementary Sanskrit I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies Sanskrit sounds, the Devanagari script, and basic grammar.
SANS 2020Elementary Sanskrit II (3.00)
A continuation of SANS 1010. Prerequisite: SANS 1010. Note: The following six courses are all intermediate level Sanskrit courses. They are offered two-by-two in a three-year rotation.
SANS 3000TNon-UVa Transfer/Test Credit (1.00 - 10.00)
SANS 3012Selections from the Mahabharata (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce students' knowledge of grammar from SANS 1020, to expand vocabulary and to introduce the Mahabharata, one of ancient India's major epics. Prerequisite: SANS 1020.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013
SANS 3014Selections from the Ramayana of Valmiki (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 1020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the Ramayana of Valmiki, one of two major epics of ancient India, and the 'first poem' in Sanskrit. Prerequisite: SANS 1020.
SANS 3016Selections from the Kathasaritsagara of Somadeva (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the Kathasaritsagara of Somadeva, the most important collection of story literature in Sanskrit. Prerequisite: SANS 1020.
Course was offered Fall 2014
SANS 3022The Bhagavadgita (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce students' knowledge of grammar from SANS 1020, to expand vocabulary and to introduce the Bhagavadgita, a major religious text of ancient India. Prerequisite: SANS 1020.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2013
SANS 3024Selections from the Upanisads (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 1020/5020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the Upanisads, a major spiritual text of ancient India. Prerequisite: SANS 1020.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
SANS 3026Selections from the Puranas (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the huge corpus of Puranic texts. Prerequisite: SANS 1020.
Course was offered Spring 2016
SANS 4010Classical Plays and Poetry (3.00)
A close reading of theatrical and poetic works from the classical period of Sanskrit literature, approximately 150 BCE to 1200 CE.
SANS 4020Literary Theory (3.00)
A close reading of texts in South Asia's long history of literary theory. Texts readings include, but are not limited to, the Natyasastra, the Kavyalamkara of Bhamaha, the Kavyadarsa, the Kavyalamkara of Rudrata, the Sarasvatikanthabharana, the Kavyanusasana, the Kavyaprakasa, the Kavyalamakarasutravrtti, the Rasagangadhara, and the Dhvanyaloka.
SANS 4030Philosophical Texts I (3.00)
A close reading of texts in these philosophical traditions of South Asia: Nyaya, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Sankhya, Yoga and Vaisesika.
SANS 4040Philosophical Texts II (3.00)
A close reading of texts in these philosophical traditions of South Asia: Nyaya, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Sankhya, Yoga and Vaisesika.
SANS 4051Vedic Texts I (3.00)
A close reading of Vedic texts. Readings may come from the four Samhita texts, the Brahmanas, or the Aranyakas.
SANS 4052Vedic Texts II (3.00)
A close reading of Vedic texts. Readings may come from the four Samhita texts, the Brahmanas, or the Aranyakas.
SANS 4053Texts in the Science and Philosophy of Grammar I (3.00)
A close reading of texts in the linguistic tradition of Panini. Text readings include, but are not limited to, the Mahabhasya, the Kasika, the Paribhasendusekhara, and the Siddhantakaumudi, each with its many commentaries.
SANS 4054Texts in the Science and Philosophy of Grammar II (3.00)
A close reading of texts in the linguistic tradition of Panini. Text readings include, but are not limited to, the Mahabhasya, the Kasika, the Paribhasendusekhara, and the Siddhantakaumudi, each with its many commentaries.
SANS 4993Independent Study In Sanskrit (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is meant to give students training in advanced Sanskrit
SANS 6010Elementary Sanskrit I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A study of sounds of Sanskrit, the Devanagari script and the basic grammar. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
SANS 6012Selections from the Mahabharata (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce students' knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary and to introduce the Mahabharata, one of ancient India's major epics. Prerequisite: SANS 5020 and graduate standing.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013
SANS 6014Selections from the Ramayana of Valmiki (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the Ramayana of Valmiki, one of two major epics of ancient India, and the 'first poem' in Sanskrit. Prerequisite: SANS 5020 and graduate standing.
SANS 6016Selections from the Kathasaritsagara of Somadeva (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the Kathasaritsagara of Somadeva, the most important collection of story literature in Sanskrit. Prerequisite: SANS 5020 and graduate standing.
Course was offered Fall 2014
SANS 6020Elementary Sanskrit II (3.00)
A continuation of SANS 5010. Prerequisite: SANS 5010 or instructor permission. Note: The following six courses are all intermediate level Sanskrit courses. They are offered two-by-two in a three-year rotation.
SANS 6022The Bhagavadgita (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce students' knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary and to introduce the Bhagavadgita, a major religious text of ancient India. Prerequisite: SANS 5020 and graduate standing.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2013
SANS 6024Selections from the Upanisads (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the Upanisads, a major spiritual text of ancient India. Prerequisite: SANS 5020.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
SANS 6026Selections from the Puranas (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the huge corpus of Puranic texts. Prerequisite: SANS 5020.
Course was offered Spring 2016
SANS 7030Philosophical Texts I (3.00)
A close reading of texts in these philosophical traditions of South Asia: Nyaya, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Sankhya, Yoga and Vaisesika.
SANS 7040Philosophical Texts II (3.00)
A close reading of texts in these philosophical traditions of South Asia: Nyaya, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Sankhya, Yoga and Vaisesika.
SANS 7051Vedic Texts I (3.00)
A close reading of Vedic texts. Readings may come from the four Samhita texts, the Brahmanas, or the Aranyakas. Prerequisite: At least two courses from SANS 5012-5026.
Course was offered Fall 2011
SANS 7052Vedic Texts II (3.00)
A close reading of Vedic texts. Readings may come from the four Samhita texts, the Brahmanas, or the Aranyakas. Prerequisite: SANS 7051, a Sanskrit reading course in Religious Studies, or at least three courses from SANS 5012-5026.
SANS 7053Texts in the Science and Philosophy of Grammar I (3.00)
A close reading of texts in the linguistic tradition of Panini. Text readings include, but are not limited to, the Mahabhasya, the Kasika, the Paribhasendusekhara, and the Siddhantakaumudi, each with its many commentaries. Prerequisite: at least two courses from SANS 5012-5026.
SANS 7054Texts in the Science and Philosophy of Grammar II (3.00)
A close reading of texts in the linguistic tradition of Panini. Text readings include, but are not limited to, the Mahabhasya, the Kasika, the Paribhasendusekhara, and the Siddhantakaumudi, each with its many commentaries. Prerequisite: SANS 7053, a Sanskrit reading course in Religious Studies, or at least three courses from SANS 5012-5026.
SANS 8993Independent Study in Sanskrit (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Sanskrit.
South Asian Studies
SAST 1100Introduction to South Asia (3.00)
Introduces South Asian economy and environment, caste and society, gender issues, history and political science, secularism-law-religion, philosophy, languages and literatures, theater-music-dance, and visual arts. Emphasizes the colonial and post colonial periods.
SAST 1300Under the Colonized-Gaze: British Empire and its Indian Subjects (3.00)
This course focuses on writings by Indians (mainly Bengali writers) during the colonial period to examine the existing relational nature between the colonizer (the British) and the colonized (Indians). In doing so the course also focuses on the wider significance of Bengali writings how they encapsulated discourses on nation, race and gender.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011
SAST 1559New Course in South Asian Studies (3.00)
The course will focus in on the period since 1990, when India took dramatic steps to reform its economic policies and re-set its relationships with other world powers. Students will be introduced to a wide range of initiatives taking place in a variety of public and privates sectors, and be encouraged through focused case studies to learn about opportunities for them to discover their own interests, possibly by studying in India with the UVa.
Course was offered Spring 2015
SAST 1600India in Global Perspective (3.00)
The course will not be a conventional "introduction" to India which customarily emphasizes cultural history. Though there will be a short section at the beginning of the course that provides an overview of India's history, we will quickly move, after 6 class meetings, to the post-independence era, and focus in on the period since 1990, when India took steps to reform its economic policies and re-set its relationships with other world powers
SAST 2050Classics of Indian Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A survey of the foundational, formative and paradigmatic classic texts of the Indian Vedic, Buddhist, Jain, Hindu, Islamic and Sikh religio-literary-cultural traditions.
SAST 2060Bollywood Dreams: Indian Cinema (3.00)
Survey of Indian (particulary Hindi-language) cinema from ca. 1910 to the present, concentrating on films made after independence (1947).
Course was offered Fall 2011
SAST 2200Delhi: The Gateway to India (3.00)
The course utilizes the ever changing map of India's capital and its seven cities to introduce medieval, pre-modern and modern India. Delhi is a microcosm of India's history. It is also home to India's most important government and cultural institutions. A visit to the Mughal city of Agra (Taj Mahal) and the Rajput 'capital', Jaipur is included.
SAST 2559New Course in South Asian Studies (3.00)
New course in South Asian studies.
SAST 2700Indian Politics and Society (3.00)
The course provides an overview of key issues in the study of contemporary Indian politics. Particular attention is paid to the successes and challenges of Indian democracy. The course examines the historical background to the establishment of democracy; the evolution of political institutions and processes, and foreign and economic policy; and contemporary identity politics (including gender, religion and caste). Cross-listed with PLCP 2700.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
SAST 2800The World According to South Asia (3.00)
This course approaches South Asia and its cultural diversity from the inside out, rather than from an `other' centered, western viewpoint. This course is not about the history of South Asia. It is about understanding the contemporary cultural milieu 'the world as seen reflexively and reflectively through a South Asian lens. We will be reading and discussing almost exclusively South Asian voices' opinions and perceptions.
Course was offered Spring 2015
SAST 3300The Pleasures of Bollywood: Melodrama, Realism, Mythos (3.00)
This class will focus on cinema produced by the industry in Mumbai, popularly called Bollywood. Topics will include the relationship between fiction and documentation, between melodrama and realism, music and affect. Students will be taught the tools of film analysis and will be expected to watch and unpack films each week. They will also be expected to consider films in the social, political and economic contexts in which they were made.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
SAST 3400Pop Culture in S. Asia: Advertising, Visual Aesth., Posters & Photography (3.00)
This course will examine popular visual aesthetics in South Asia. We will look at the aesthetics of visual culture from the 19th century to the present. Students will be trained to consider popular culture, to think about the relationship between high art forms such as painting and multi-media and the more seemingly mundane aesthetics of press photography, posters, billboards, teaching posters, etc., and the new spate of financial advertising.
Course was offered Spring 2011
SAST 3450The Languages of South Asia (3.00)
An examination of the phonological, morphological, and syntactic structures of South Asian languages from typological, social, and historical perspectives. No knowledge of a South Asian language or linguistics is required.
SAST 3559New Course in South Asian Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian studies.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Fall 2009
SAST 3640Women & Politics in S Asia (3.00)
This course examines the role of women in politics in the countries of South Asia (including India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan) from the colonial to the modern period. Particular attention is paid to issues of democracy and authoritarian rule; identity politics (including religion, nationalism, and caste); political institutions and processes; and political violence. Cross-listed with PLCP 3640.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Fall 2009
SAST 3701Business and Banking in South Asia (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
South Asia, the region which stretches from Afghanistan to Burma and down to Sri Lanka, has been the center of thousands of years of trade and finance. In this course we will investigate the early history of this vast flow through the following: the highlights of the history of business and banking, trade and finance from about 1500 B.C to the early European merchant adventurers , the worlds and cultures that were implicated in that history.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
SAST 4559New Course in South Asian Studies (3.00)
New Course in South Asian Studies
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2010
SAST 4991South Asian Studies Capstone Seminar (3.00)
This is the fourth-year capstone seminar for students majoring in South Asian Studies. This course will draw on the multidisciplinary interests of the students who participate to create a collaborative and collegial environment in which to investigate some of the foundational concepts and categories involved in the construction of "South Asia" as unified area of academic discourse.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
SAST 4993Colonial Indians in the West: Negotiation, Appropriation and Assimilation (1.00 - 3.00)
The present course focuses on writings by Indians during the colonial period and beyond to examine the existing relational nature between the Indians and the West. In doing so the course also focuses on the wider significance of Indian writings how they encapsulated discourses on identity and how they negotiated or assimilated in the Western cultural milieu while they are traveling to the West. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Course was offered Spring 2016
SAST 5300The Pleasures of Bollywood: Melodrama, Realism, Mythos (3.00)
This class will focus on cinema produced by the industry in Mumbai, popularly called Bollywood. Topics will include the relationship between fiction and documentation, between melodrama and realism, music and affect. Students will be taught the tools of film analysis and will be expected to watch and unpack films each week. They will also be expected to consider films in the social, political and economic contexts in which they were made.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2010
SAST 5400Popular culture in South Asia: Advertising, visual aesthetic, posters (3.00)
The course will look at the aesthetics of visual culture from the 19 th to the contemporary period. Students will be trained to consider popular culture, to think about the relationship between high art forms such as painting, photography and multi-media and the more seemingly mundane aesthetics of press photography, posters and billboards, teaching posters, commercial art and advertising, and the new spate of financial advertising.
Course was offered Spring 2011
SAST 5559New Course in South Asian Studies (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian studies.
Course was offered Fall 2010
SAST 6701Business and Banking in South Asia (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
South Asia, the region which stretches from Afghanistan to Burma and down to Sri Lanka, has been the center of thousands of years of trade and finance. In this course we will investigate the early history of this vast flow through the following: the highlights of the history of business and banking, trade and finance from about 1500 B.C to the early European merchant adventurers , the worlds and cultures that were implicated in that history.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
SAST 7450The Languages of South Asia (3.00)
An examination of the phonological, morphological, and syntactic structures of South Asian languages from typological, social, and historical perspectives. No knowledge of a South Asian language or linguistics is required.
South Asian Literature in Translation
SATR 2000Introduction to South Asian Literature (3.00)
Surveys classical to contemporary South Asian languages (e.g., Sanskrit, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu) and literature translated into, or written in, English.
SATR 2010Remembering India's Partition through Literature and Poetry (3.00)
The readings for this course have been put together with the premise that literature, even that which is written at the height of nationalist struggles, does not relate the exact same story that nationalism does. The readings for this course present a view of pre-partition and post-partition India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, especially through the novels of Muslim South Asian writers like Abdullah Hussein and Intezar Hussain.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
SATR 2110Cultural Translation: Travel Writing in South Asia (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Travel writing is among the oldest forms of literature, especially in Asia. This course explores depictions of the Indian sub-continent by travel writers from Buddhist pilgrims to Arab geographers to colonial and post-colonial writers.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
SATR 2300Colonial and Postcolonial Bengali Literature in Translation (3.00)
This course is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of Bengali literature as it has developed through the colonial and postcolonial periods. This course critically examines the questions of western literary influences on Bengali literature and their successful/unsuccessful appropriations/adoptions by Bengali writers.
Course was offered Fall 2010
SATR 3000Women Writing in India & Pakistan: 1947-Present (3.00)
We will read and critique the fiction and poetry of culturally specific regions while reflecting on the assumption that experiences and identities are fundamentally gendered. We will explore issues associated with women writing in regional languages to writing in mainstream languages like Hindi, Urdu and English. We will also examine how the publication and dissemination of women's texts are related to the women movements in India and Pakistan. Prerequisite: Completion of First Writing Requirement
Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2011, Spring 2010
SATR 3010Colors of Loneliness: Literature of Diasporic Imagination (3.00)
An upper-level undergraduate seminar on South Asian Literature translated into or written in English that focuses on dislocation both metaphorical and temporal and how the filters of time and memory operate on imagination creating 'fictions.'
Course was offered Spring 2012
SATR 3110Modern Urdu-Hindi Literature (3.00)
This upper level course will comprise readings that will cover a broad spectrum of what constitutes the "modern" in Urdu and Hindi Literature. The course will track the historical beginning of Urdu-Hindi as a language, its development as a literary language and the complexities of the divide form one to two distinct languages: modern Hindi and modern Urdu.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2009
SATR 3280Poetry of Passionate Devotion:The Ghazal (3.00)
In this course we will read selections from some of the best classical Urdu and Persian lyric poetry. we will learn about the conventions of love in Urdu literary culture and the poetics of the ghazal in general. We will explore the different possibilities of interpretation: how the line between sacred and profane love (ishq) is often blurred, the relationship of poetry to mystical inspiration and so on.
SATR 3300Literature & Society in South Asia: Breaking the Cast(e) (3.00)
Dalit literature is perhaps the most remarkable literary movement to emerge in post-independence India. It is the voice of the most marginalized section of India's population, those formerly known as untouchables. Until the advent of Dalit literature, the lives of Dalits had seldom been recorded in Indian literature. We will read fictional and non-fictional narratives of Dalit writers, and watch films to visualize and comprehend their lives. Prerequisite: SATR 7300 (graduate section)
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2012
SATR 3559New Course in South Asian Literature in Translation (3.00)
New Course in South Asian Literature in Translation
Course was offered Spring 2010
SATR 3700Medieval Indian Literature: Vernacular and Bhakti Revolution (3.00)
This course explores the classic authors and texts of the Indian pre-modern literary period 700 - 1650 CE, which saw the rise of devotional Hinduism, the arrival of Islam in India and its fundamental influence on Indian literature, and the use of vernacular - regional languages in literature.
SATR 5110Modern Urdu-Hindi Literature (3.00)
This upper level course will comprise readings that will cover a broad spectrum of what constitutes the "modern" in Urdu and Hindi Literature. The course will track the historical beginning of Urdu-Hindi as a language, its development as a literary language and the complexities of the divide form one to two distinct languages: modern Hindi and modern Urdu.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2009
SATR 6700Medieval Indian Literature: Vernacular and Bhakti Revolution (3.00)
This course explores the classic authors and texts of the Indian pre-modern literary period 700 - 1650 CE, which saw the rise of devotional Hinduism, the arrival of Islam in India and its fundamental influence on Indian literature, and the use of vernacular - regional languages in literature.
SATR 7300Literature & Society in South Asia: Breaking the Cast(e) (3.00)
Dalit literature is perhaps the most remarkable literary movement to emerge in post-independence India. It is the voice of the most marginalized section of India's population, those formerly known as untouchables. Until the advent of Dalit literature, the lives of Dalits had seldom been recorded in Indian literature. We will read fictional and non-fictional narratives of Dalit writers, and watch films to visualize and comprehend their lives.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2012
Urdu
URDU 1559New Course in Urdu (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is to allow 1000-level new courses in Urdu to be taught for one semester.
Course was offered Fall 2016
URDU 2010Intermediate Urdu (4.00)
Introduces various types of written and spoken Urdu; vocabulary building, idioms, and problems of syntax; and conversation. Prerequisite: for URDU 2010: HIND 1020 or equivalent.
URDU 2020Intermediate Urdu (4.00)
Prerequisite: for URDU 2020: URDU 2010 or equivalent.
URDU 3010Advanced Urdu I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed to expand and to consolidate the structures the student has learned through URDU 2020 by reading original Urdu texts, ranging from literary prose fiction to news media excerpts to poetry (both classical and modern). We will discuss these texts in Urdu in class, and the students will be responsible for a series of short essays throughout the semester in Urdu pertaining both to the texts and to other topics. Pre-requisites: URDU 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
URDU 3020Advanced Urdu II (3.00)
This course is designed to expand and to consolidate the structures the student has learned through URDU 2020 by reading original Urdu texts, ranging from literary prose fiction to news media excerpts to poetry (both classical and modern). We will discuss these texts in Urdu in class, and the students will be responsible for a series of short essays throughout the semester in Urdu pertaining both to the texts and to other topics. Pre-requisites: URDU 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
URDU 3300Readings in Urdu Poetry: An Ongoing Mahfil (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will introduce advanced Urdu and Hindi students to some of the finest poetry in Urdu. Those who cannot read the Urdu script will have the option of reading the texts in Devanagari (the Hindi script). Some of the poets we will read are Mir, Ghalib, Dagh and Faiz. Course work will include brief analytical papers, as well as in-class presentations. Prerequisites: URDU 3010 or 3020; or HIND 3010 or 3020; or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Spring 2013
URDU 3559New Course in Urdu (3.00)
This course is to allow 3000-level new courses in Urdu to be taught for one semester.
Course was offered Fall 2011
URDU 4993Independent Study in Urdu (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Urdu
URDU 5010Advanced Urdu I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed to expand and to consolidate the structures the student has learned through URDU 2020 by reading original Urdu texts, ranging from literary prose fiction to news media excerpts to poetry (both classical and modern). We will discuss these texts in Urdu in class, and the students will be responsible for a series of short essays throughout the semester in Urdu pertaining both to the texts and to other topics. Prerequisites: URDU 2020 or instructor permission.
URDU 5020Advanced Urdu II (3.00)
This course is designed to expand and to consolidate the structures the student has learned through URDU 2020 by reading original Urdu texts, ranging from literary prose fiction to news media excerpts to poetry (both classical and modern). We will discuss these texts in Urdu in class, and the students will be responsible for a series of short essays throughout the semester in Urdu pertaining both to the texts and to other topics. Prerequisites: URDU 2020 or instructor permission
URDU 6559New Course in Urdu (3.00)
This course is to allow 6000-level new courses in Urdu to be taught for one semester.
Course was offered Fall 2011
URDU 7300Readings in Urdu Poetry: An Ongoing Mahfil (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will introduce advanced Urdu and Hindi students to some of the finest poetry in Urdu. Those who cannot read the Urdu script will have the option of reading the texts in Devanagari (the Hindi script). Some of the poets we will read are Mir, Ghalib, Dagh and Faiz. Course work will include brief analytical papers, as well as in-class presentations. Prerequisites: URDU 3010 or 3020; or HIND 3010 or 3020; or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014
URDU 8993Independent Study in Urdu (1.00 - 3.00)
Independent study in Urdu language and/or literature. Prerequisite: URDU 5010 or 5020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
UVa Course Catalog - Complete Catalog for Music (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Music-Marching Band
MUBD 2601Basketball Band (1.00)
The Basketball Band performs at every home men's and women's basketball game at the John Paul Jones Arena and all post season tournament games. Much of the music must be performed memorized. New music is introduced on a weekly basis. Students enrolling in Basketball Band must be a member of the current year's marching band course (MUBD 2610, 2620, 2630, or 2640).
MUBD 2610Marching Band I (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An ensemble that performs at all home football games and selected away games each season, also traveling to Bowl games and performing at special events. This course counts as performance, and thus subject to the limit of eight credits of the 120 required for the B.A. Prerequisite: Students are selected by audition.
MUBD 2620Marching Band II (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An ensemble that performs at all home football games and selected away games each season, also traveling to Bowl games and performing at special events. Students assist in mentoring new band members enrolled in MUBD 2610. Prerequisite: MUBD 2610.
MUBD 2630Marching Band III (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An ensemble that performs at all home football games and selected away games each season, also traveling to Bowl games and performing at special events. Students run sectional rehearsals and tutor students enrolled in MUBD 2610 and 2620.  Prerequisite:  MUBD 2620.
MUBD 2640Marching Band IV (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An ensemble that performs at all home football games and selected away games each season, also traveling to Bowl games and performing at special events. Students assume leadership roles in the Marching Band, and contribute to the design and teaching of shows.  Prerequisite:  MUBD 2630.
Music-Ensembles
MUEN 2600Concert Band (1.00)
Concert Band
MUEN 2690African Music and Dance Ensemble Level 1 (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A practical, hands-on course focusing on several music/dance forms from West Africa (Ghana, Togo) and Central Africa (BaAka), with the intention of performing during and at the end of the semester. Traditions include drumming, dancing, and singing. Prerequisites: By audition. Concentration, practice, and faithful attendance are required. May be repeated for credit.
MUEN 3570Indian Singing Ensemble (1.00)
Students will be introduced to the concepts of RAGA (melody) and TALA (rhythm) in Indian classical music. They will learn classical compositions in different RAGAS and TALAS; mythological and philosophical meanings of the compositions will be explained. With this background, students will learn about Guru-Shishya-parampara (teacher-disciple-relationship), a concept which is unique to Indian culture. No musical background is required.
MUEN 3600Jazz Ensemble (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Jazz Ensemble Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College.
MUEN 3610Orchestra (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Orchestra Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College.
MUEN 3620Wind Ensemble (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Wind Ensemble Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College.
MUEN 3630Chamber Ensemble (1.00 - 2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Chamber Ensemble Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College.
MUEN 3640Klezmer Ensemble (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Klezmer Ensemble focuses on the music of the klezmorim, Jewish professional instrumentalists of Eastern Europe. Prerequisite: intermediate to advanced instrumental skills. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the college.
MUEN 3645Bluegrass Workshop (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course seeks to develop the playing, singing, and improvising skills necessary for the idomatic performance of bluegrass music, while also providing an opportunity for discussion of its origins and development. Appropriate for experienced players working to improve their knowledge or for players versed in other genres to learn new styles.
MUEN 3650University Singers (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
University Singers Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College.
MUEN 3651Chamber Singers (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Chamber Singers Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College.
MUEN 3655Opera Workshop (1.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree.
MUEN 3670Early Music Ensemble (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Performance of music written before 1750 on instruments appropriate to the period.Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree.
MUEN 3680New Music Ensemble (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Performance of vocal and instrumental music of the 20th- and 21st-century. Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree.
MUEN 3690African Music and Dance Ensemble Level 2 (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Practical, hands-on course focusing on several music/dance forms from West Africa (Ghana, Togo) and Central Africa (BaAka pygmies). No previous experience with music or dance is necessary. Students seeking the co-requisite for MUSI 3090 should sign up for MUSI 3690. Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. May be repeated for credit.
MUEN 4690African Music and Dance Ensemble Level 3 (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Third level of proficiency in several music/dance forms from West Africa (Ghana, Togo) and Central Africa (BaAka pygmies). Performances during and at the end of the semester. Students develop a leadership role and proficiency in drumming, dancing, singing. and in ensemble dynamics. Students seeking the co-requisite for MUSI 3090 should sign up for MUSI 3690. Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. May be repeated for credit.
Music-Private Performance Instruction
MUPF 1150Brass Technique for Woodwind Players (1.00)
This course is designed to be an introduction to the performing techniques and instructional materials of brass instruments. Furthermore, the students enrolled in the course will learn how to perform one brass instrument at a high level with the goal of being able to contribute as a brass player in the UVa Marching Band in the future.
MUPF 2110Performance (Voice) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2111Performance (Voice) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2181 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2120Performance (Piano) (0.50 - 1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2121Performance (Piano) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2181 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2130Performance (Organ, Harpsichord) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2131Performance (Organ, Harpsichord) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2181 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2140Performance (Strings) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2141Performance (Strings) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110-2181 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2150Performance (Woodwinds) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2151Performance (Woodwinds) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2181 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2160Performance (Brass) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2161Performance (Brass) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2181 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2170Performance (Percussion) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2171Performance (Percussion) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2181 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2180Performance (Guitar) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2211 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2181Performance (Guitar) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2211 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2190Performance (Banjo, Mandolin) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2191 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) Prerequisites: Music majors with permission of department chair by auditions; all other students must register for performance through the music department office. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2191Performance (Banjo, Mandolin) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2191 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information. Prerequisites: Music majors with permission of department chair by auditions; all other students must register for performance through the music department office.
MUPF 2210Performance (Harp) (0.50)
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses labelled MUPF may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2211Performance (Harp) (1.00)
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses labelled MUPF may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3110Advanced Performance (Voice) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3120Advanced Performance (Piano) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3130Advanced Performance (Organ, Harpsichord) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3140Advanced Performance (Strings) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3150Advanced Performance (Woodwinds) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3160Advanced Performance (Brass) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3170Advanced Performance (Percussion) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3180Advanced Performance (Guitar) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3190Advanced Performance (Banjo, Mandolin) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in advanced musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, each MUPF course may be repeated for credit, but only sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the College degree, with an additional four available for Distinguished Majors. Prerequisite: at least one semester of instruction in the corresponding 2000-level course; successful audition. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3200Supervised Advanced Performance (2.00)
For majors involved at an advanced level in types of solo or ensemble performance not offered through the department. An academic faculty member serves as mentor, monitors performance activities, and assigns relevant readings and research. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and DUP; restricted to music majors.
Course was offered Spring 2012
MUPF 3210Advanced Performance (Harp) (2.00)
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: [web URL]. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Dept. of Music for more information.
MUPF 3635Collaborative Piano (1.00)
Ensemble coaching for pianists paired with singers and instrumentalists. Prerequisite: One semester of MUPF credit and audition
MUPF 3950Performance Concentration I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Performance Instruction for students in the Music Performance Concentration Prerequisite: One semester of MUPF credit and audition
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MUPF 3960Performance Concentration II (3.00)
Performance Instruction for students in the Music Performance Concentration Prerequisite: MUPF 3950
Course was offered Spring 2016
MUPF 4930Honors Performance (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction for Distinguished Major recitalists who wish to spend a year preparing a full-length recital. Prerequisite: At least one semester of instruction at the 3000 level; successful written application to the Distinguished Major Program; successful audition, normally at the end of the semester preceding 4000-level study; and permission of instructor. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 4940Honors Performance (2.00)
Individual instruction for Distinguished Major recitalists who wish to spend a year preparing a full-length recital. Prerequisite: At least one semester of lessons at the 3000 level; successful written application to the Distinguished Major Program; successful audition, normally at the end of the semester preceding 4000-level study; and permission of instructor. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 4950Performance Concentration III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Performance Instruction for students in the Music Performance Concentration Prerequisite: MUPF 3960
Course was offered Fall 2016
MUPF 4960Performance Concentration IV (3.00)
Performance Instruction for students in the Music Performance Concentration Prerequisite: MUPF 4950
MUPF 7930Performance - Music Graduate Students (1.00 - 2.00)
Individual instruction in musical performance for PhD students in music, as an enhancement of their academic program. Prerequisite: music graduate student with permission of department chair.
Music
MUSI 1010Introduction to Music (3.00)
Surveys the musical literatures that make up the common listening experience of contemporary Americans, emphasizing such 'classical' repertories as symphony, opera, 'early music' 'new music,' blues, and jazz. Teaches effective ways of listening to and thinking critically about each repertoire. Considers how musical choices reflect or create cultural identities, including attitudes toward gender, ethnicity, social relationships, and ideas of the sacred.
MUSI 1040Exploring the Orchestra (3.00)
An introduction to the tradition and repertory of the symphony orchestra. Topics include the development and in strumental makeup of the modern symphony orchestra, forms and genres, and the role of the conductor.
MUSI 1070Global Music (3.00)
Global Music is an introduction to the field of ethnomusicology, the study of music as both an artistic activity and human behavior. It examines music using the methods and concerns of anthropology and cultural study. Over the course of the semester, we will consider not only different systems of music sound, but also different systems of musical meaning.
MUSI 1310Basic Musical Skills (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Not open to students already qualified to elect MUSI 2302 or 3310. Study of the rudiments of music and training in the ability to read music. Prerequisite: No previous knowledge of music required.
MUSI 1559New Course in Music (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Music.
MUSI 1620History of the Wind Band (2.00)
The class is designed to give an introductory look at wind band music development from the early 20th century to present. The class does not require any previous musical experience. The course provides students with historical facts surrounding the wind band movement while allowing students to experience the music aurally.
MUSI 1993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 2010Music, Meaning, and the Arts (3.00)
What does music signify, and how does it convey meaning? How does its collaboration with other arts inflect both its significance and signifying ability? This lecture course seeks to answer these questions in an inquiry that focuses on Western art music from about 1800 to the present. This course is intended for non-music majors; no prior musical experience is required or expected.
MUSI 2020Opera (3.00)
Study of musical, literary, and dramatic aspects of representative operatic works. Prerequisite: No previous knowledge of music required.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2011, Fall 2009
MUSI 2040Symphonic Masterworks (3.00)
Study of symphonic music, including the concerto, from 1700 to the present. Prerequisite: No previous knowledge of music required.
MUSI 2050American Musical Mavericks (3.00)
A history of innovative and experimental American music, from Colonial times to the present.
MUSI 2060Music and Politics (3.00)
In this introductory course, we will explore the relationship of music and politics, from state-sponsored propaganda to explicit critique. Our aim is to understand the various ways in which music can be political, and politics can be shaped by music. No prior musical experience is necessary.
MUSI 2070Popular Musics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Scholarly and critical study of music circulated through mass media. Specific topic for the semester (e.g. world popular music, bluegrass, country music, hip-hop, Elvis Presley) announced in advance. No previous knowledge of music required.
MUSI 2080American Music (3.00)
Scholarly and critical study of music of the Americas, with attention to interaction of music, politics, and society. Specific topics announced in advance. Prerequisite: No previous knowledge of music required.
MUSI 2100Film Music (3.00)
Scholarly and critical study of music in cinema. Specific topics for the semester announced in advance. No previous knowledge of music required.
MUSI 2110Music in Everyday Life (3.00)
Explores the implicit cultural messages which circulate within our ever-changing daily soundtracks. This courses focuses our attention on music that we usually take for granted, getting us thinking about the depths of quotidian aesthetic experience.
MUSI 2120History of Jazz Music (3.00 - 4.00)
Survey of jazz music from before 1900 through the stylistic changes and trends of the twentieth century; important instrumental performers, composers, arrangers, and vocalists. No previous knowledge of music required.
MUSI 2130Introduction to Jewish Musical Traditions (3.00)
This course is an introduction to sacred and secular Jewish musical traditions. Texts include books and articles that draw on ethnomusicology, musicology, folklore, anthropology, sociology, Jewish studies, history and other fields. The course uses case studies to concentrate on developments in these traditions since the middle of the 19th century, focusing the three main groupings of Ashkenazic, Sephardic and Mizrakhi Jewry.
MUSI 2140Music of Multicultural America (3.00)
Examines a wide range of folk and ethnic musical traditions that have flourished in or impacted the United States. We ask how these traditions have fed into definitions of "American-ness" over the years, and whether recent trends represent signs of America's transforming itself into a post-ethnic, post-racial society. Designed for non-music majors. No prerequisites. Musical literacy not assumed.
MUSI 2210Composers (3.00)
Study of the lives and works of individuals (e.g., Bach, Beethoven, Cage, Ellington, Smyth) whose participation in musical culture has led them to focus on the creation of musical 'works.' Topics announced in advance.
MUSI 2220Composers (3.00)
Study of the lives and works of individuals (e.g., Bach, Beethoven, Cage, Ellington, Smyth) whose participation in musical culture has led them to focus on the creation of musical 'works.' Topics announced in advance.
MUSI 2302Keyboard Skills (Beginning) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory keyboard skills; includes sight-reading, improvisation, and accompaniment at the keyboard in a variety of styles. No previous knowledge of music required. Satisfies the performance requirement for music majors. Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition.
MUSI 2304Keyboard Skills (Intermediate) (2.00)
Intermediate keyboard skills for students with some previous musical experience. Satisfies the performance requirement for music majors.  Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition.
MUSI 2306Fretboard Harmony (2.00)
Fretboard skills for students with some previous musical experience. Satisfies the performance requirement for music majors. Prerequisite: instructor permission by audition.
MUSI 2308Voice Class (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This class is designed to teach the fundamentals of healthy vocal production. Classes are designed to improve vocal performance for each student, and to provide a introduction to standard vocal repertoire. This course will also include a look at the anatomy of the voice, resonance and articulation in singing, and voice classifications.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
MUSI 2340Learn to Groove (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of rhythmic patterns associated with rhythms from West African, the Caribbean, Brazil, and the United States, through theory and performance.
MUSI 2342Learn to Groove Intermediate (2.00)
"Learn to Groove" hand drumming and rhythmic fluency with Robert Jospe. This is the intermediate level of the class. It is a hands on drumming/percussion class using congas, djembes, claves, shakers, etc. This class is designed to enhance ones knowledge of syncopated patterns associated with jazz, rock, African and Latin American music and to improve ones facility in playing these patterns.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MUSI 2350Technosonics: Digital Music and Sound Art Composition (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to digital music and sound art, through history, theory, and musical creation.
MUSI 2370Make Rock (3.00)
An introduction to rock from the 1950's to the present, comprising musical, cultural and technological histories and compositional projects, informed by the points of view and poetic processes of their makers. The course is organized around musical and poetic foundations such as the backbeat, affect, control vs. abandon, distortion, production, the solo, and lyric innovation. Creative assignments involve producing musical expressions of rock.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
MUSI 2390Introduction to Music and Computers (3.00)
Introduction to the use of computers in music composition, with hands-on experience. Appropriate for non-majors.
MUSI 2500Jazz Keyboard Skills (2.00)
This goal of this class is to develop a basic level of skill in performing, arranging and analyzing standard modern jazz repertoire and styles for the piano. Concepts covered will include chord voicings for the left hand and for two hands; elements of jazz and swing rhythm and melody; reading and interpreting a lead sheet; basic solo jazz piano textures; ii-V-I chord progressions; and transcription and performance of recorded improvised solos.
Course was offered Spring 2010
MUSI 2559New Course in Music (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Music.
MUSI 2570Music Cultures (3.00)
Studies of various musical topics, with emphasis on relatons between music and cultural context. Taught at the non-major level.
MUSI 2600Jazz Improvisation (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Jazz Improvisation
MUSI 2700Music and Politics (3.00)
In this introductory course, we will explore the relationship of music and politics, from state-sponsored propaganda to explicit critique. Our aim is to understand the various ways in which music can be political, and politics can be shaped by music. No prior musical experience is necessary.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014
MUSI 2993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 3000Studies in Pre-Modern Music (to 1500) (3.00)
Introduction to the variety of repertories and music cultures known to have thrived in pre-modern Europe, and the ways such music has been assimilated into 20th-century American ideas about 'music history.' Specific topics announced in advance, such as: the music of 12th-century France; music in monastic life, 800 to 1500; music and mystical vision, the cosmology of Hildegard von Bingen; music, cultural exchange, and power, Burgundy and Italy in the 15th century. Prerequisite: Ability to read music. MUSI 3310 highly recommended.
Course was offered Fall 2009
MUSI 3010Studies in Early Modern Music (1500-1700) (3.00)
Introduction to crucial shifts in musical culture that signaled the emergence of a self-consciously 'modern,' self-consciously 'European' musicality over the period 1500-1700; and to the ways such early modern genres as the polyphonic Mass, the madrigal, opera, oratorio, cantata, sonata, suite, and congregational hymnody have been assimilated into 20th-century American ideas about 'musicality.' Specific topics announced in advance. Prerequisite: The ability to read music. MUSI 3310 highly recommended.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012
MUSI 3020Studies in Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century Music (3.00)
Study of selected repertories from the 17th and 18th centuries, emphasizing compositional style, performance practice, and the role of music within social, political, philosophical, and religious cultures of the time. Composers studied may include Lully, Corelli, Handel, J. S. Bach, Vivaldi, Haydn, and Mozart. Prerequisite: MUSI 3310 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2011
MUSI 3030Studies in Nineteenth-Century Music (3.00)
Prerequisite: MUSI 3310; or instructor permission.
MUSI 3040Studies in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Music (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of art music in the 20th century. Examines ways in which the aims and functions of European/US musical art were re-imagined, particularly in association with modernism. Explores the century's radical shifts in musical language and their relationship with the pressing cultural, political, and social concerns of the period. Fulfills part of the 'Critical and comparative studies in music' requirement for majors. Prerequisite: MUSI 3310
MUSI 3050Music and Discourse Since 1900 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the range of music that has flourished since the end of the 19th century including modernist and post-modern art music, popular music, and world music, through historical, critical, and ethnographic approaches. Prerequisite: The ability to read music, or any three-credit course in music, or instructor permission.
MUSI 3070Introduction to Musical Ethnography (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Exploration of non-western musical cultures through music-making, movement, listening, and case studies. Issues include how musical and social aesthetics are intertwined, and the connections between style, community, and identity (including issues of race, gender, class, and postcolonial power structures). Field research and ethnographic writing will be the focus of critical inquiry.
MUSI 3080American Music (3.00)
Historical and/or ethnomusicological perspectives on folk, popular, and 'art' music in the Americas, with a particular emphasis on 19th-and 20th-century African-American traditions including spirituals, work songs, minstrelsy, blues, R&B, soul, and hip-hop. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Fall 2009
MUSI 3090Performance in Africa (3.00 - 4.00)
Explores music/dance performance in Africa through reading, hands-on workshops, discussion, and audio and video examples. The course covers both 'traditional' and 'popular' styles, through discussion and a performance lab. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 3120Jazz Studies (3.00)
Introduction to jazz as an advanced field of study, with equal attention given to historical and theoretical approaches. Prerequisite: MUSI 3310 or comparable fluency in music notation, and instructor permission.
MUSI 3310Theory I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the pitch and rhythmic aspects of several musical styles, including European art music, blues, African drumming, and popular music. Focuses on concepts and notation related to scales and modes, harmony, meter, form, counterpoint, and style. Prerequisite: Ability to read music, and familiarity with basic concepts of pitch intervals and scales..
MUSI 3320Theory II (3.00)
Studies pitch and formal organization in European concert music of the 18th and 19th centuries. Includes four-part vocal writing, 18th-century style keyboard accompaniment, key relations, and form. Students compose numerous short passages of music and study significant compositions by period composers. Prerequisite: MUSI 3310 or instructor permission.
MUSI 3332Musicianship I (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Lab course providing practical experience with many aspects of musical perception and performance, such as accurate vocal production of pitch, musical memory, identification of intervals and rhythmic patterns, and uses of notation in dictation and sight-singing. Students entering this sequence take a test to determine the appropriate level of their first course. Students enrolled in MUSI 3310, 3320 or 4331 have priority; course open to other students as space permits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 3334Musicianship II (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Lab course providing practical experience with many aspects of musical perception and performance, such as accurate vocal production of pitch, musical memory, identification of intervals and rhythmic patterns, and uses of notation in dictation and sight-singing. Students entering this sequence take a test to determine the appropriate level of their first course. Students enrolled in MUSI 3310, 3320 or 4331 have priority; course open to other students as space permits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 3336Musicianship III (2.00)
Lab course providing practical experience with many aspects of musical perception and performance, such as accurate vocal production of pitch, musical memory, identification of intervals and rhythmic patterns, and uses of notation in dictation and sight-singing. Students entering this sequence take a test to determine the appropriate level of their first course. Students enrolled in MUSI 3310, 3320 or 4331 have priority; course open to other students as space permits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 3360Tonal Composition (3.00)
Develops the craft of musical composition through polyphonic writing, canon and imitative counterpoint, and homophonic writing, emphasizing phrase structure and small forms. Compositions are performed and criticized in class, with the aim of making manifest and adding to ideas covered in MUSI 3310 (Theory I) through actual writing. This course is essential for those who will pursue creative writing in music.
Course was offered Fall 2009
MUSI 3370Songwriting (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Develop aural, analytic and creative abilities through songwriting. Learn about rhythm, melodic design, harmonic progression, lyrics and song forms. Develop ear training, so that concepts you learn will be sonically meaningful. Examples considered from blues, folk, tin pan alley, musicals, R&B, rock and hip hop. Students must sign up for a required Lab section.
MUSI 3380Introduction to Composition (3.00)
This class focuses on composition techniques in American and European concert music, including the music of various composers and the composition of new music. Prerequisite: MUSI 3310
MUSI 3390Introduction to Music and Computers (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students gain hands-on experience with synthesizers, music notation software, and the control of MIDI instruments via computer. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 3400Ecoacoustics (3.00)
Ecoacoustics explores the intersection between ecology and music. It engages with natural systems of change and the unique sonic energy of places. Students learn recording and analysis techniques, and create their own ecoacoustic sound works as we study seminal works from the musical and artistic fields of acoustic ecology, sonology, soundscape composition, sonification, earthwork art, and deep listening.
MUSI 3559New Course in Music (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Music.
MUSI 3570Music Cultures (3.00)
Studies of various musical topics, with emphasis on relatons between music and cultural context. Taught at the major level.
MUSI 3630Gamelan (3.00)
The course introduces students to the gamelan instruments, the techniques of performance, the gamelan's performance practice, and it's cultural role within Bali, greater Indonesia, and Southeast Asia. After learning technique and repertoire, students will be encouraged to create their own pieces for the ensemble. Class activity is enhanced through discussion of selected readings, video presentations, and opportunity for original projects.
MUSI 3993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 4331Theory III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies in 18th-, 19th-, and 20th-century techniques and styles through analysis and composition. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 or instructor permission.
MUSI 4505Vocal Music (3.00)
Topics, announced in advance, selected from opera, oratorio, choral music, or song. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 or the equivalent and instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2010
MUSI 4506Instrumental Music (3.00)
Topics, announced in advance, are selected from the orchestral, chamber music or solo repertories. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 or the equivalent and instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2010
MUSI 4507Composers (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of the life and works of a composer (or school of composers); topic announced in advance. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 or the equivalent and instructor permission.
MUSI 4508Topics in American Music (3.00)
Topics, announced in advance, about folk, popular, jazz or art music traditions in American culture. Prerequisite: MUSI 3080 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2013
MUSI 4509Cultural and Historical Studies of Music (3.00)
Selected topics, announced in advance, exploring the study of music within cultural and historical frameworks. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 4510Cultural and Historical Studies of Music (3.00)
Selected topics, announced in advance, exploring the study of music within cultural and historical frameworks. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 4512Studies in Jazz Literature (3.00)
Topics, announced in advance, exploring the world of jazz music. Prerequisite: MUSI 3120 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013
MUSI 4519Critical Studies of Music (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Selected topics, announced in advance, exploring the study of music within critical frameworks. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 4520Critical Studies of Music (3.00)
Selected topics, announced in advance, exploring the study of music within critical frameworks. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 4523Issues in Ethnomusicology (3.00)
An intensive experience with ethnomusicology and performance studies, this seminar explores musical ethnography (descriptive writing), experiential research, sociomusical processes, and other interdisciplinary approaches to musical performance. Addresses issues involving race, class, gender, and identity politics in light of particular topics and areas studies. Prerequisite: MUSI 3070 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2010
MUSI 4524Field Research and Ethnography of Performance (3.00)
Addresses ideas about ethnography and performance. Students explore epistemological, ethical, and aesthetic issues as they relate to field research and push the envelope of 'creative non-fiction' in the ethnographic realm of their writing. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011
MUSI 4525Topics in Ethnomusicology (3.00)
Addresses specific issues and cultural areas according to the interests of the students and instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MUSI 4526Topics in Ethnomusicology (3.00)
Addresses specific issues and cultural areas according to the interests of the students and instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
MUSI 4532Musical Analysis (3.00)
Various approaches to musical analysis; readings from theoretical literature; and practical exercises in analysis of music from all periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 4331 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2010
MUSI 4533Advanced Musicianship (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes advanced ear-training, sight-singing and keyboard harmony. Prerequisite: Passing score on the exit test for MUSI 3336.
MUSI 4534Tonal Counterpoint (3.00)
Written and aural exercises based on analysis of the contrapuntal style of J.S. Bach and his successors. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 or the equivalent.
Course was offered Fall 2009
MUSI 4535Interactive Media (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The class is designed for composers, performers and all students interested in interactive technology for music, programming real-time computer music systems, and in music for multimedia. Emphasis is placed on gaining both technical and artistic understanding of the possibilities of real time music technology and multimedia. Prerequisite: MUSI 3390 or MUSI 4543 or MUSI 4547 or instructor permission.
MUSI 4540Computer Sound Generation and Spatial Processing (3.00)
Studies in sound processing, digital synthesis and multichannel audio using RTCmix running under Linux. Students learn techniques of computer music through composition, analysis of representative works, and programming. Prerequisite: MUSI 3390 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2011
MUSI 4543Sound Studio (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies in computer music studio techniques, sound synthesis using a variety of software packages based on the Macintosh platform, and the creation of original music using new technologies. Prerequisite: MUSI 3390 or instructor permission.
MUSI 4545Computer Applications in Music (3.00)
Topics involving the composition, performance, and programming of interactive computer music systems. Prerequisite: Instructor permission or MUSI 3390.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MUSI 4547Materials of Contemporary Music (3.00)
Topics in contemporary music that will focus on different areas in rotation. Each will involve focused readings, analysis of selected works, and the creation of original compositions that reflect the issues under discussion. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2010
MUSI 4559New Course in Music (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Music.
MUSI 4574Music in Performance (3.00)
Studies how musical performances implicitly or explicitly enact and (re)negotiate their historical, cultural, and ideological circumstances through activities that focus on a range of musical cultures. Prerequisite: Previous musical experience, broadly defined.
MUSI 4581Composition I (3.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2012
MUSI 4582Composition (3.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013
MUSI 4710Instrumental Conducting I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the theory and practice of conducting, score analysis, and rehearsal technique. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 and instructor permission.
MUSI 4720Instrumental Conducting II (3.00)
Studies the theory and practice of conducting, score analysis, and rehearsal technique. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 and instructor permission.
MUSI 4750Choral Conducting I (3.00)
Studies in the basic technique and art of conducting, with weekly experience conducting repertoire with a small choral ensemble. Prerequisite: basic ear training, sight-reading. Previous experience in a choral or instrumental ensemble is preferred. Interested students should consult with the instructor before registering. Instructor permission is required.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011
MUSI 4760Choral Conducting II (3.00)
Studies in the basic technique and art of conducting, with weekly experience conducting repertoire with a small choral ensemble. Prerequisite: Previous experience in a choral or instrumental ensemble is preferred. Interested students should consult with the instructor before registering. Instructor permission is required.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2012
MUSI 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 5810Composition (3.00)
Composition Prerequisite: MUSI 4331 and instructor permission.
MUSI 7350Interactive Media (3.00)
A graduate-level seminar in interactive technology for music and multimedia.  Students explore theoretical, creative and practical aspects of programming, composing and performing real-time interactive music with computers.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2011, Spring 2010
MUSI 7500Studies in Pre-Modern Music to 1500 (3.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7502Studies in Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century Music (3.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012
MUSI 7503Studies in Nineteenth-Century Music (3.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7504Topics in Twentieth Century Music (3.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7506Instrumental Music (3.00)
Studies topics, announced in advance, selected from the orchestral, chamber music or solo repertories. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7508American Music (3.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2012
MUSI 7509Cultural and Historical Studies of Music (3.00)
Selected topics, announced in advance, exploring the study of music within cultural and historical frameworks. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7510Cultural and Historical Studies of Music (3.00)
Selected topics, announced in advance, exploring the study of music within cultural and historical frameworks. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011
MUSI 7511Introduction to Research in Music (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7512Studies in Jazz Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2011
MUSI 7519Current Studies in Research and Criticism (3.00)
Current Studies in Research and Criticism Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7520Current Studies in Research and Criticism (3.00)
Current Studies in Research and Criticism Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7524Field Research and Ethnography of Performance (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Working with and critiquing ideas about ethnography and performativity, students explore epistemological, ethical, and aesthetic issues as they relate to field research, and push the envelope of 'creative non-fiction' in the ethnographic realm through writing. A final essay as well as a final performance presentation are required. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Spring 2011
MUSI 7525Topics in Ethnomusicology (3.00)
Studies the field of ethnomusicology. Specific issues and cultural areas addressed depend on the interests of students and the instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7526Topics in Ethnomusicology (3.00)
Studies the field of ethnomusicology. Specific issues and cultural areas addressed depend on the interests of students and the instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7532Musical Analysis (3.00)
Studies various approaches to musical analysis; readings from the most important theoretical literature; and the practical exercises in analysis of music from all periods. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7540Computer Sound Generation and Spatial Processing (3.00)
Studies in sound processing, digital synthesis and multichannel audio using RTCmix running under Linux. Students learn techniques of computer music through advanced composition, analysis of representative works, and programming. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. The course is intended for graduate students in music.
MUSI 7543Sound Studio (3.00)
Studies in computer music studio techniques, sound synthesis using a variety of software packages based on the Macintosh platform, and the creation of original music using new technologies. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7547Materials of Contemporary Music (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The course is intended for graduate students in music. Topics in contemporary music that will focus on different areas in rotation. Each will involve focused readings, analysis of selected works, and the creation of original compositions that reflect the issues under discussion. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7559New Course in Music (1.00 - 5.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Music.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
MUSI 7571Instrumental Conducting I, II (3.00)
Advanced studies in the theory and practice of conducting, score analysis, and rehearsal techniques. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7581Composition (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses on particular compositional types, in this case choral composition. There are a series of graded exercises, graded compositions, and a major final project that is presented during the final exam period. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7582Composition (3.00)
This course focuses on particular compositional types, in this case choral composition. There are a series of graded exercises, graded compositions, and a major final project that is presented during the final exam period.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
MUSI 7583Proseminar in Computer Music Composition (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Proseminar in Computer Music Composition Prerequisite: instructor permission.
MUSI 7584Proseminar in Computer Music Composition (3.00)
Proseminar in Computer Music Composition Prerequisite: instructor permission.
MUSI 8810Advanced Composition (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced Composition Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 8820Advanced Composition (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced Composition Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 8830Advanced Computer Music Composition (3.00)
Advanced Computer Music Composition Prerequisite: instructor permission.
MUSI 8840Advanced Computer Music Composition (3.00)
Advanced Computer Music Composition Prerequisite: instructor permission.
MUSI 8910Supervised Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading and/or other work in particular fields under supervision of an instructor. Normally taken by first-year graduate students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 8920Supervised Research (3.00)
Reading and/or other work in particular fields under supervision of an instructor. Normally taken by first-year graduate students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 8960Thesis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Thesis
MUSI 8993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study dealing with a specific topic. Requirements will place primary emphasis on independent research. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
MUSI 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
MUSI 9010Directed Readings (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intensive readings on particular topics, under the supervision of an instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 9020Directed Readings (3.00)
Intensive readings on particular topics, under the supervision of an instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
MUSI 9910Supervised Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading and/or other work in particular fields under supervision of an instructor. Normally taken by second year graduate students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 9920Supervised Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading and/or other work in particular fields under supervision of an instructor. Normally taken by second year graduate students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 9930Independent Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research carried out by graduate student in consultation with an instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 9940Independent Research (3.00)
Research carried out by graduate student in consultation with an instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Preliminary research directed towards a dissertation in consultation with an instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Philosophy (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Philosophy
PHIL 1000Introduction to Philosophy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and approaches. Topics include basic questions concerning morality, skepticism and the foundations of knowledge, the mind and its relation to the body, and the existence of God. Readings are drawn from classics in the history of philosophy and/or contemporary sources. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/
PHIL 1410Forms of Reasoning (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes the structure of informal arguments and fallacies that are commonly committed in everyday reasoning. The course will not cover symbolic logic in any detail. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 1510Introductory Philosophy Seminars (3.00)
Discussion groups devoted to some philosophical writing or topic. Information on the specific topic can be obtained from the philosophy department at course enrollment time. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 1600Medieval Philosophy of the Mediterranean (3.00)
A study of four of the most important philosophers of the Middle Ages were Avicenna (980-1037), Averroes (1126-1198), Maimonides (1135-1204), and Aquinas (1225-1274).
PHIL 1610Philosophy of Religion (3.00)
This course will read the work of present-day philosophers of religion. That means that in this course we will use contemporary philosophical methods to examine a number of different topics that have been of perennial interest to philosophers of religion and philosophical theologians. These topics include arguments for and against God's existence, the problem of evil, the relationship between human freedom and divine foreknowledge.
Course was offered Summer 2012
PHIL 1710Human Nature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines a wide variety of theories of human nature, with the aim of understanding how we can fulfill our nature and thereby live good, satisfying and meaningful lives. Focuses on the questions of whether it is in our nature to be rational, moral and/or social beings. Readings are taken from contemporary and historical sources. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 1730Introduction to Moral and Political Philosophy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines some of the central problems of moral philosophy and their sources in human life and thought. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 1740Issues of Life and Death (3.00)
Studies the fundamental principles underlying contemporary and historical discussions of such issues as abortion, euthanasia, suicide, pacifism, and political terror. Examines Utilitarian and anti-Utilitarian modes of thought about human life and the significance of death. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 1750The Meaning of Life (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
What is the meaning of life? Does a meaningful life presuppose the existence of a divine being, or can human beings somehow create meaning? Does the certainty of death rob life of meaning, or provide it? These and related questions will be pursued through contemporary and classic texts by such authors as Sartre, Nagel, Nietzsche, Bernard Williams, and Epicurus.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
PHIL 1800Philosophy of Art (3.00)
Art permeates our lives, yet it is hard to define what makes something a work of art, or what the purpose of art is. In tis course we will explore the philosophy of art. We will look at what some of the great philosophical figures of the past have thought about art, as well as looking at contemporary approaches.
Course was offered Spring 2015
PHIL 2000Internship in Philosophy: Teaching Philosophy in High Schools (2.00)
Students will intern in area high schools to work with teachers in support of their teaching of philosophy. In preparation for this, students will learn about the aims of the teachers with whom they intern, as well as the challenges they face. Students will support teachers with the construction of lesson plans, reading material, discussion points, and paper topics.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011
PHIL 2020Know Thyself (3.00)
Investigation of the nature and significance of our knowledge of ourselves, employing perspectives from Philosophy, Psychoanalysis, Experimental Psychology, Neurosciences, and Buddhism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012
PHIL 2060Philosophical Problems in Law (3.00)
Examines and evaluates some basic practices and principles of Anglo-American law. Discusses the justification of punishment, the death penalty, legal liability, good samaritan laws, and the legal enforcement of morality. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2070Knowledge and Reality (3.00)
Knowledge and Reality. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2110History of Philosophy: Ancient and Medieval (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Survey of the history of philosophy from the Pre-Socratic period through the Middle Ages. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2120History of Philosophy: Modern (3.00)
Surveys the history of modern philosophy, beginning with Descartes and extending up to the nineteenth century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2330Computers, Minds and Brains (3.00)
Do computers think? Can a persuasive case be made for the claim that the human mind is essentially a sophisticated computing device? These and related questions will be examined through readings in computer science, the philosophy of mind, logic, and linguistics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHIL 2340The Computational Age (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will address the effects of rapid technological advances on a number of new & traditional philosophical topics (potential changes in our concept of personal identity as a result of biological & cognitive enhancements the loss of privacy changes in the status of scientific evidence & the diminution of the role of human scientists as a result of automated instrumentation, computationally based simulations, and computer proof methods).
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
PHIL 2420Introduction to Symbolic Logic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the concepts and techniques of modern formal logic, including both sentential and quantifier logic, as well as proof, interpretation, translation, and validity. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2450Philosophy of Science (3.00)
Introduces the philosophy of science. Topics include experiment, casual inference, models, scientific explanation, theory structure, hypothesis testing, realism and anti-realism, the relations between science and technology, science versus non-science, and the philosophical assumptions of various sciences. Illustrations are drawn from the natural, biological, and social sciences, but no background in any particular science is presupposed. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2500Survey on a Philosophical Topic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A lecture series on the various topics central to Philosophy.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
PHIL 2510Seminar in Philosophy (3.00)
Seminars aimed at showing how philosophical problems arise in connection with subjects of general interest. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2520Seminar in Bioethics (3.00)
Topics vary annually. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2650Free Will and Responsibility (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines whether our actions and choices are free and whether or to what extent we can be held responsible for them. Includes the threat to freedom posed by the possibility of scientific explanations of our behavior and by psychoanalysis, the concept of compulsion, moral and legal responsibility, and the nature of human action. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2014
PHIL 2660Philosophy of Religion (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Considers the problems raised by arguments for and against the existence of God; discussion of such related topics as evil, evidence for miracles, and the relation between philosophy and theology. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2670God (3.00)
A detailed examination of the philosophical concept of God and also of diverse arguments for and against His existence, including various ontological arguments, causal arguments, the arguments from design, and the argument from evil.
PHIL 2690Justice, Law, and Morality (3.00)
Examines contemporary liberal theories of justice and of communitarian, Marxist, libertarian, utilitarian, and feminist criticisms of these theories. Uses landmark Supreme Court decisions to illuminate central theoretical disputes. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2720Bioethics: A Philosophical Perspective (3.00)
Surveys biomedical ethics, emphasizing philosophical issues and methods. Includes moral foundations of the physician/patient relation, defining death, forgoing life-sustaining treatments, euthanasia, abortion, prenatal diagnosis, new reproductive technologies, human genetics, human experimentation, and the allocation and rationing of health care resources. Reflects on the various ethical theories and methods of reasoning that might be brought to bear on practical moral problems. Not open to those who have taken RELG 2650. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2730Ethics and Film (3.00)
This course is designed both as an introduction to philosophy through moral issues, and as an exploration of film as a medium for ethical reflection. It focuses on the moving image and its potentila as a mode of philosophical thinking and examines the pertinence of ethical theories to particular issues, as these arise in contemporary films.
PHIL 2740Ethics of Violence (3.00)
This course will study philosophical issues arising from the encounter and conflict between different cultures. Focusing on the Spanish conquest of the Americas will address the general question of whether there is a just war, relating this discussion to fundamental questions in contemporary ethics and political philosophy.
Course was offered Fall 2014
PHIL 2750Democracy (3.00)
Examines competing conceptions of the democratic ideal, both in the work of historic figures such as Locke, Rousseau, Madison and Mill, and in the work of a variety of contemporary political philosophers. Focuses in particular on the relation to the democratic ideal of majoritarian voting, civic association, public deliberation and basic liberal rights. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2760Classics of Political Philosophy (3.00)
Considers some of the perennial questions in political philosophy through an examination of classical works in the field, including some or all of the following: Aristotle's Politics, Hobbes's Leviathan, Locke's Second Treatise of Government, and Rousseau's On the Social Contract. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2770Political Philosophy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course deals with the most basic problems of political philosophy. Discusses the justification of the state, political obligation and disobedience, social justice, demoncracy, and the morality of international politics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2780Ancient Political Thought (3.00)
A survey of the political ideas and theories of the ancient Greeks and Romans, including such works as Plato's REPUBLIC, Aristotle's POLITICS and Cicero's DE RE PUBLICA. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2010
PHIL 3010Darwin and Philosophy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course investigates the history and the scientific and philosophical implications of Darwin's revolutionary idea that the wholly unguided process of natural selection could explain the magnificent variety and adaptedness of living things and their descent from a common ancestor. One of the philosophical topics we will explore is how scientific theories are supported by evidence and how science yields knowledge
Course was offered Fall 2016
PHIL 3110Plato (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the philosophy of Plato, beginning with several pre-Socratic philosophers. Focuses on carefully examining selected Platonic dialogues. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3120Aristotle (3.00)
An introduction to the philosophy of Aristotle, covering his major works in ethics, political philosophy, metaphysics, theory of knowledge, and literary theory. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3130Hellenistic Philosophy (3.00)
This course will focus on Epicurean and Stoic philosophy. We will discuss issues in ethics, epistemology, logic, metaphysics, physics, psychology and religion. Prerequisite: at least one previous Philosophy course. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3140History of Medieval Philosophy (3.00)
Examines the continued development of philosophy from after Aristotle to the end of the Middle Ages. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2010
PHIL 315017th Century Philosophy (3.00)
Studies the central philosophers in the rationalist tradition.
PHIL 316018th Century Philosophy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the central philosophers in the empiricist tradition.
PHIL 3170Kant (3.00)
Primarily a study of Kant's metaphysics and epistemology, followed by a brief look at the views of some of Idealist successors. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3180Nietzsche (3.00)
A comprehensive study of the philosophy of Nietzsche, with an examination of his views on life, truth, philosophy, art, morality, nihilism, values and their creation, will to power, eternal recurrence, and more. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: instructor permission (previous course in philosophy preferred)
PHIL 3190Wittgenstein (3.00)
Study of Wittgenstein's major works. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: two PHIL courses or instructor permission; PHIL 2420 recommended.
PHIL 3310Metaphysics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines central metaphysical issues such as time, the existence of God, causality and determinism, universals, possibility and necessity, identity, and the nature of metaphysics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3320Epistemology (3.00)
Studies problems concerned with the foundations of knowledge, perception, and rational belief. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3330Philosophy of Mind (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies some basic problems of philosophical psychology. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3400Introduction to Non-Classical Logic (3.00)
An introduction to systems of non-classical logic, including both extensions and revisions to classical logic.
PHIL 3500Seminar in Philosophy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics change from semester to semester and year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3520Topics in Contemporary Philosophy (3.00)
Studies some recent contemporary philosophical movement, writing, or topic. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2012
PHIL 3610Aesthetics (3.00)
Critically investigates central philosophical issues raised by artistic activity: To count as an artwork must a thing have a modicum of aesthetic value, or is it enough that it be deemed art by the community? Is aesthetic value entirely in the eye of the beholder or is there such a thing as being wrong in one's judgment concerning an artwork? including Wittgenstein, Sartre, and Pears.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2011
PHIL 3630Philosophy of Language (3.00)
Examines central conceptual problems raised by linguistic activity. Among topics considered are the relation between thought and language; the possibility of an essentially private discursive realm; the view that one's linguistic framework somehow 'structures' reality; and the method of solving or dissolving philosophical problems by scrutiny of the language in which they are couched. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: At least one course in philosophy at the 1000 level or above, or instructor permission.
PHIL 3650Justice and Health Care (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Philosophical account of health care practices and institutions viewed against the backdrop of leading theories of justice (e.g., utilitarianism, Rawlsian contractarianism, communitarianism, libertarianism). Topics include the nature, justifications, and limits of a right to health care; the value conflicts posed by cost containment, implicit and explicit rationing, and reform of the health care system; the physician-patient relationship in an era of managed care; and the procurement and allocation of scarce life-saving resources, such as expensive drugs and transplantable organs. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: course in ethics of political philosophy from any department, such as RELG 2650, PHIL 1740, PLPT 3010, etc.
PHIL 3651Genes, Nature and Justice (3.00)
What is a normal human being? What is the natural course for the human species? What does justice have to do with our genes? The emergence of technology allowing the manipulation of the human genome raises a number of ethical social, and political problems. This class will explore these challenges through philosophical argument. In particular, we will attempt to wrestle with notions such as natural, human being, perfection, enhancement and cure. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3652Animals and Ethics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will examine the moral status of non-human animals and what the major ethical theories imply for our treatment of animals, including in scientific research and food. In an effort to examine their moral status, we will explore the questions of whether and to what extent animals experience pain and emotions.
PHIL 3670Law and Society (3.00)
Examines competing theories of law; the role of law in society; the legitimacy of restrictions on individual liberties; legal rights and conflicts of rights; and the relationships between law and such social values as freedom, equality, and justice. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3710Ethics (3.00)
History of modern ethical theory (Hobbes to Mill) with especial emphasis on the texts of Hume (Treatise, Book III) and Kant, (Grundlegung), which will be studied carefully and critically. Among the topics to be considered: Is morality based on reason? Is it necessarily irrational not to act morally? Are moral standards objective? Are they conventional? Is it a matter of luck whether we are morally virtuous? Is the morally responsible will a free will? Are all reasons for acting dependent on desires? For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3720Contemporary Ethics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies Anglo-American ethics since 1900. While there are selected readings from G. E. Moore, W. D. Ross, A. J. Ayer, C. L. Stevenson and R. M. Hare, emphasis is on more recent work. Among the topics to be considered: Are there moral facts? Are moral values relative? Are moral judgments universalizable? Are they prescriptive? Are they cognitive? What is to be said for utilitarianism as a moral theory? What against it? And what are the alternatives? For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3730Ancient Ethical Theory (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3780Reproductive Ethics (3.00)
The focus of the course will be the exploration of various moral, legal and policy issues posed by efforts to curtail or enhance fertility through contraception, abortion, and recent advances in reproductive technology. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: One prior course in ethics from any department.
PHIL 3790Research Ethics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Canvasses the history of research scandals (e.g., Nuremberg, Tuskegee) resulting in federal regulation of human subjects research. Critically assesses the randomized clinical trial (including informed consent, risk/benefit ratio, randomization, placebos). Examines the ethics of research with special populations, such as the cognitively impaired, prisoners, children, embryos and fetuses, and animals. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: One course in ethics or bioethics, or instructor permission.
PHIL 3999Philosophical Perspectives on Liberty (3.00)
Examination of the nature and function of liberty in social theorists such as Adam Smith, JJ Rousseau, Ayn Rand, John Rawls, Robert Nozick. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2012
PHIL 4010Seminar for Majors (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topic changes from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: Philosophy majors.
PHIL 4020Seminar for Majors (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 4500Special Topics in Philosophy (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 4990Honors Program (1.00 - 15.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the departmental honors program.
PHIL 4993Directed Reading and Research (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 4995Directed Reading and Research (1.00 - 3.00)
Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 4999Senior Thesis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 5420Advanced Logic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines various results in metalogic, including completeness, compactness, and undecidability. Effective computability, theories of truth, and identity may also be covered. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: PHIL 2420 or equivalent.
PHIL 5450Language and Logic (3.00)
This course will examine, in light of classical readings and with the aid of the techniques of formal semantics and formal pragmatics, topics that have been given the most intense treatment: distinction between sense and reference, nature of meaning, relation between thought and language, etc.
Course was offered Spring 2011
PHIL 5460Philosophy of Science (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Logical analysis of the structure of theories, probability, causality, and testing of theories. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2011
PHIL 5470Philosophy of Mathematics (3.00)
Comparison of various schools in the philosophy of mathematics (including logicism, formalism, and conceptualism) and their answers to such questions as 'Do numbers exist?' and 'How is mathematical knowledge possible?' For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: Some familiarity with quantifier logic or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHIL 5480Philosophy of the Social Sciences (3.00)
Problems studied include explanation in the social sciences; the place of theory; objectivity; the relation between social science and natural science, philosophy, and literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: Six credits of philosophy or instructor permission.
PHIL 5510Seminar on an Ancient History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the political ideas and theories of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
PHIL 5520Seminar on a Medieval History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the most important philosophers of the Middle Ages.
PHIL 5530Seminar on a Modern History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A survey of the most important philosophers of the Modern Age.
Course was offered Fall 2016
PHIL 5550Seminar on a Philosophy of Bioethics Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the ethical implications of biomedical research.
PHIL 5560Seminar on a Political Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A seminar on political theory and how the topics of rights and freedoms are incorporated.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015
PHIL 5570Seminar on a Metaphysics Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the nature of being and the world
PHIL 5580Seminar on a Epistemology Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the nature and scope of knowledge.
PHIL 5590Seminar on a Logic Topic (3.00)
A seminar on logic features and reasoning.
PHIL 5760Global Justice, Health & Human Rights (3.00)
This seminar attempts to expand the horizons of bioethics to include a set of important issues impacting global health. The focus is on current work in political phil bearing on the rationale and limits of political toleration; assistance to the 'distant needy'; nationalism vs. cosmopolitanism; the objectives and measures of human development;and the proposed role of human rights as a transcultural lingua franca for international ethics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2010
PHIL 7110Plato (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 7120Aristotle (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
PHIL 7330Metaphysics (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2014
PHIL 7341Mental Content (3.00)
Examines a variety of issues concerning the nature of mental content, including one or more of the following. (1) The ontological status of mental content: Does mental content relate us to abstract objects? What are the prospects for naturalizing intentionality? (2) The relationship between intentional content and phenomenal character: Are these distinct features of mental states, or is one of these properties reducible to the other?
Course was offered Fall 2012
PHIL 7450Topics in the Philosophy of Language (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2012
PHIL 7500First Year Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Seminar for First Yr graduate students. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 7501Tutorial Instruction (3.00)
Tutorial instruction. The student will attend lectures and cover the subjects of an undergraduate course, but will do additional reading and/or written work to strengthen their understanding of that philosophical area.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014
PHIL 7502Readings in Philosophy (3.00)
With the permission of the instructor, a student may arrange to take an undergraduate course for graduate credit under this designation. The student will attend lectures and cover the subjects of the undergraduate course, but will do additional reading and/or written work; the student's work in the course will be graded on a scale appropriate for graduate course work.
PHIL 7510Seminar on an Ancient History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the political ideas and theories of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
PHIL 7520Seminar on a Medieval History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the most important philosophers of the Middle Ages.
PHIL 7530Seminar on a Modern History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the most important philosophers of the Modern Age.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2013
PHIL 7540Seminar on a Philosophy of Ethics Topic (3.00)
A survey of ethical theory and moral status.
Course was offered Spring 2016
PHIL 7550Seminar on a Philosophy of Bioethics Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the ethical implications of biomedical research.
PHIL 7560Seminar on a Political Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A seminar on political theory and how the topics of rights and freedoms are incorporated.
PHIL 7570Seminar on a Metaphysics Topic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A seminar on the nature of being and the world
Course was offered Fall 2016
PHIL 7575Seminar on the Philosophy of Science Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the various topics with in the Philosophy of Science.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
PHIL 7580Seminar on a Epistemology Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the nature and scope of knowledge.
PHIL 7590Seminar on a Logic Topic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A seminar on logic features and reasoning.
Course was offered Fall 2016
PHIL 7631Rights (3.00)
This seminar will examine the nature of and possible justifications for claims of right. Readings will be from both classical and contemporary sources. The works we read will be authored principally by philosophers, with a few pieces by political and legal theorists.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
PHIL 7632Rescue, Charity and Justice (3.00)
This course examines arguments for and against moral and legal "positive" duties (to assist others). We consider possible duties to give emergency aid (rescue), to improve the condition of the needy (charity), and to impose more equitable distributions of goods within and between nations (justice).
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012
PHIL 7634The Duty to Obey the Law (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This seminar will examine philosophical debates concerning the duty to obey the law (or political obligation) and the grounds for various kinds of legal disobedience. Readings will be from contemporary sources in political philosophy and legal theory.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013
PHIL 7640Philosophy of History (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 7710Ethics (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2009
PHIL 7720Contemporary Ethics (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHIL 7770Political Philosophy (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
PHIL 7995Supervised Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 8161Hume and Kant on Ethics (3.00)
In the seminar we will examine the moral theories of David Hume and Immanuel Kant, in that order. The main texts are Hume's Treatise and Kant's Groundwork, but considerable attention will be given as well to Hume's second Enquiry and to Kant's Critique of Practical Reason and Metaphysics of Morals.
Course was offered Fall 2012
PHIL 8320Contemporary Epistemology (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
PHIL 8340Philosophy of Mind (3.00)
Philosophy of Mind. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013
PHIL 8360Experience (3.00)
The course addresses recent literature on the following questions: (1) what is the ontological nature of experience? (sense-data theories vs. state theories vs. disjunctivism); (2) is the phenomenal character of experience exhausted by its representational content? (representationalism vs. qualia realism); (3) does experience contain any nonconceptual representational content? (4) are the intrinsic features of experience introspectible?
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2011
PHIL 8370Possible Worlds (3.00)
This seminar focuses on the metaphysics of possibility and necessity, along with other related topics. It's central texts are Alvin Plantinga's "The Nature of Necessity" and David Lewis's "On the Plurality of Worlds".
PHIL 8420Advanced Logic and Foundations of Mathematics (3.00)
Advanced Logic and Foundations of Mathematics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 8460Philosophy of Science (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2009
PHIL 8510Seminar on an Ancient History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the political ideas and theories of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
PHIL 8520Seminar on a Medieval History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the most important philoosphers of the Middle Ages.
PHIL 8530Seminar on a Modern History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the most important philosophers of the Modern Age.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
PHIL 8540Seminar on a Philosophy of Ethics Topic (3.00)
A survey of ethical theory and moral status.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015
PHIL 8550Seminar on a Philosophy of Bioethics Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the ethical implications of biomedical research.
PHIL 8560Seminar on a Political Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A seminar on political theory and how the topics of rights and freedoms are incorporated.
PHIL 8570Seminar on a Metaphysics Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the nature of being and the world
Course was offered Fall 2015
PHIL 8580Seminar on a Epistemology Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the nature and scope of knowledge.
PHIL 8590Seminar on a Logic Topic (3.00)
A seminar on logic features and reasoning.
PHIL 8640Law and Morality (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 8995Supervised Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
PHIL 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Physics (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Physics
PHYS 1010The Physical Universe (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In this class you will get a chance to explore the scientific wonders of the universe. Topics vary each semester but generally include: motion, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism, sound, light, relativity, atomic structure, molecules, quantum physics, the nucleus, chemistry, meteorology, geophysics, the solar system, stars, and cosmology. PHYS 1010 requires limited math, but has wide applications like electronics, wifi, rockets, satellites, nuclear reactors, lasers, climate change, earthquakes, the tides, eclipses, plate tectonics, fossil fuels, telescopes, solar energy, and the origin of universe. PHYS 1010 is for non-science majors. Premedical and pre-dental students should take PHYS 2010, 2020.
PHYS 1020The Physical Universe II (3.00)
For non-science majors. Covers physical science topics including chemistry, meteorology, geophysics, solar system, stars, and cosmology. Limited math, but with wide applications like periodic table, climate change, earthquakes, plate tectonics, fossil fuels, telescopes, solar energy, origin of universe. 1010 and 1020 may be taken in any order. Pre-medical and pre-dental students should take PHYS 2010, 2020
PHYS 1050How Things Work (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For non-science majors. Introduces physics and science in everyday life, considering objects from our daily environment and focusing on their principles of operation, histories, and relationships to one another. 1050 is concerned primarily with mechanical and thermal objects, while 1060 emphasizes objects involving electromagnetism, light, special materials, and nuclear energy. They may be taken in either order.
PHYS 1060How Things Work (3.00)
For non-science majors. Introduces physics and science in everyday life, considering objects from our daily environment and focusing on their principles of operation, histories, and relationships to one another. 1050 is concerned primarily with mechanical and thermal objects, while 1060 emphasizes objects involving electromagnetism, light, special materials, and nuclear energy. They may be taken in either order.
PHYS 1090Galileo and Einstein (3.00)
For non-science majors. Examines how new understandings of the natural world develop, starting with the ancient world and emphasizing two famous scientists as case studies. Galileo was the first to make subtle use of experiment, while Einstein was the first to realize time is not absolute and that mass can be converted to energy.
PHYS 1110Energy on this World and Elsewhere (3.00)
The subject of energy will be considered from the perspective of a physicist. Students will learn to use quantitative reasoning and the recognition of simple physics restraints to examine issues related to energy that are of relevance to society and the future evolution of our civilization. Prerequisite: Physics and math at high school level.
PHYS 1150Powerful Ideas in Physical Science (4.00)
Covers several main ideas in physical science including matter, sound, heat and energy, force and motion, electricity and magnetism, and light and optics, using a hands-on conceptual learning approach. Students work in cooperative learning groups throughout the course. The course includes experiments and examples suitable for teachers of elementary students.
PHYS 1210The Science of Sound and Music (3.00)
Studies the basic physical concepts needed to understand sound. Aspects of perception, the human voice, the measurement of sound, and the acoustics of musical instruments are developed and illustrated.
PHYS 1425General Physics I: Mechanics, Thermodynamics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
First semester of introductory physics for engineers and scientists. Classical mechanics, including vector algebra, particle kinematics and dynamics, energy and momentum, conservation laws, rotational dynamics, oscillatory motion, gravitation, thermodynamics, and kinetic theory of gases. Three lecture hours. Prerequisite: APMA 1090 or MATH 1310; corequisite: PHYS 1429.
PHYS 1427General Physics I (4.00)
Covers the same material as PHYS 1425, with certain topics treated in greater depth. Three lecture hours, one problem hour. Prerequisite: Rodman scholar status.
Course was offered Fall 2009
PHYS 1429General Physics I Workshop (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A required two-hour workshop accompanying PHYS 1425, including laboratory and tutorial activities. Corequisite: PHYS 1425.
PHYS 1559New Course in Physics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of physics.
Course was offered Fall 2009
PHYS 1610Introductory Physics I:Mechanics & Special Relativity (4.00)
First semester of a four-semester sequence for prospective physics and other science majors. Topics include kinematics and Newton's laws with vector calculus; frames of reference; energy and momentum conservation; rotational motion; special relativity. Three lecture hours, one problem hour. Corequisite: MATH 1310.
PHYS 1620Introductory Physics II:Gravitation, Oscillations, Waves & Thermodynamics (4.00)
Second semester of a four-semester sequence for prospective physics and other science majors. Topics include gravitation and Kepler's laws; harmonic motion; thermodynamics; wave motion; sound; optics. Three lecture hours, one problem hour. Prerequisite: PHYS 1610; corequisite: MATH 1320.
PHYS 1660Practical Computing for the Physical Sciences (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course teaches how to use the computer to solve quantitative problems. This involves learning the skills to write computer programs dedicated to certain tasks, to visualize data graphically, to use scientific software, and to learn other practical skills that are important for a future career in the sciences.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
PHYS 1710Introductory Physics I: Classical mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics (5.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
First semester of the introductory physics sequence for prospective physics and other science majors. Topics include particle kinematics and dynamics, energy and momentum conservation; rotational motion; fluid dynamics; thermodynamics; oscillatory motion; waves and sound. Four lecture hours, one discussion section hour. Corequisite: MATH 1320 or instructor permission
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
PHYS 1720Introductory Physics II: Gravitation, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics (5.00)
Second semester of the introductory physics sequence for prospective physics and other science majors. Topics include gravitation; electricity & magnetism, and optics. Four lecture hours, one discussion section hour. Prerequisite: PHYS 1710 or PHYS 1425, MATH1320 Corequisite: MATH 2310
Course was offered Spring 2016
PHYS 2010Principles of Physics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Physics 2010 and 2020 constitute a terminal course sequence covering the principles of mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic, solid state, nuclear, and particle physics. A working knowledge of arithmetic, elementary algebra, and trigonometry is essential. The PHYS 2010 - 2020 sequence does not normally serve as prerequisite for the courses numbered 3110 and above. Students who plan to take more physics should take PHYS 1610, 1620, 2610, 2620, or PHYS 2310, 2320, 2620. PHYS 2010, 2020, in conjunction with the laboratory PHYS 2030, 2040 satisfies the physics requirement of medical and dental schools. PHYS 2010 is prerequisite for 2020. Three lecture hours.
PHYS 2020Principles of Physics II (3.00)
PHYS 2010 and 2020 constitute terminal course sequence covering the principles of mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic, solid state, nuclear, and particle physics. A working knowledge of arithmetic, elementary algebra, and trigonometry is essential. The PHYS 2010 - 2020 sequence does not normally serve as prerequisite for the courses numbered 3110 and above. Students who plan to take more physics should take PHYS 1610, 1620, PHYS 2610, 2620 or PHYS 2310, 2320, 2620. PHYS 2010, 2020, in conjunction with the laboratory, PHYS 2030, 2040, satisfies the physics requirement of medical and dental schools. PHYS 2010 is prerequisite for 2020. Three lecture hours.
PHYS 2030Basic Physics Laboratory I (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Selected experiments in the different branches of physics are carried out and written up by the student. One two-hour exercise per week. Corequisite: PHYS 2010 or 2310. Premedical and pre-dental students should elect this course along with PHYS 2010; it is an option for others.
PHYS 2040Basic Physics Laboratory II (1.00)
Selected experiments in the different branches of physics are carried out and written up by the student. One two-hour exercise per week. Prerequisite: 2030; corequisite: PHYS 2010, 2020 or 2310, 2320. Premedical and pre-dental students should elect this course along with PHYS 2010, 2020; it is an option for others.
PHYS 2310Classical and Modern Physics I, II (4.00)
This was the first semester of a two-semester introduction to classical and modern physics for science majors, it has now been merged with PHYS 1425. It was a calculus-based treatment of the principles of mechanics, heat and thermodynamics.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
PHYS 2320Classical and Modern Physics I, II (4.00)
This was the second semester of a two-semester introduction to classical and modern physics for science majors, it has now been merged with PHYS 2415. It was a calculus-based treatment of the principles of electricity and magnetism, physical optics, elementary quantum theory, and atomic and nuclear physics.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 2415General Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism, Optics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Second semester of introductory physics for engineers and scientists. Electrostatics, including conductors and insulators; DC circuits; magnetic forces and fields; magnetic effects of moving charges and currents; electromagnetic induction; Maxwell's equations; electromagnetic oscillations and waves. Introduces geometrical and physical optics. Three lecture hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 1425, APMA 1110 or MATH 1320.
PHYS 2419General Physics II Workshop (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A required two-hour workshop accompanying PHYS 2419, including laboratory and tutorial activities. Prerequisite: PHYS 2415.
PHYS 2559New Course in Physics (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of Physics
Course was offered Fall 2009
PHYS 2610Introductory Physics III:Electromagnetism (4.00)
Third semester of a four-semester sequence for prospective physics and other science majors. Topics include electrostatics, circuits, electric and magnetic fields; electromagnetic waves. Three lecture hours, one problem hour. Prerequisite: PHYS 1620, 2310 or 1425; corequisite: MATH 2310.
PHYS 2620Modern Physics (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to quantum physics and relativity, with application to atomic structure, nuclear and elementary particle physics, condensed matter physics, and cosmology. Three lecture hours, one problem hour. Prerequisite: PHYS 2320, 2415, 1720, or 2610, and MATH 2310 or instructor permission.
PHYS 2630Elementary Laboratory I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Elementary Lab for Physics Majors, 1st semester. Selected experiments in mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism and optics. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 1710, 1720; or instructor permission.
PHYS 2640Elementary Laboratory II (3.00)
Elementary Lab for Physics Majors, 1st semester. Selected experiments in mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism and optics. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 1710, 1720, 2630; co-requisite: PHYS 2620; or instructor permission.
PHYS 2660Fundamentals of Scientific Computing (3.00)
Applications of computers to solving basic problems in physical science. Introduction to programming, use of external libraries, and implementation of basic algorithms with focus on numerical methods, error analysis & data fitting. No previous computer experience is required. One Lecture & one lab session per week. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus and one semester of introductory physics (PHYS 1710, 1425, or 2010).
PHYS 3040Physics of the Human Body (3.00)
Application of basic physics principles to the functions of the human body: class discussions include physical motion, electrical properties of human body and neural signal transmission, learning and memory, thermal balance in the human body, blood circulation, lungs and breathing, and vision. Prerequisite: a semester of calculus and PHYS 2010 or PHYS 1425 or PHYS 1610, 1620. Corequisite: PHYS 2020 or PHYS 2415 or PHYS 2610 or instructor permission.
PHYS 3110Widely Applied Physics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Applications of physical principles to a diverse set of phenomena: order of magnitude estimates, dimensional analysis, material science and engineering, astrophysics, aeronautics and space flight, communications technology, meteorology, sound & acoustics and fluid dynamics. Not all topics will be covered in every course. Three lecture hours. (Y) Prerequisite: PHYS 2620 or instructor permission.
PHYS 3120Applied Physics: Energy (3.00)
Basic physics principles involved in energy production, distribution and storage: engines, generators, photosynthesis, fossil fuels, solar energy, photovoltaics, thermoelectrics, geothermal, wind & hydro power, fuel cells, batteries, nuclear energy, and the power grid. Three lecture hours. (Y) Prerequisite: PHYS 2620 or instructor permission. PHYS 3110 is not a prerequsite.
PHYS 3150Electronics Laboratory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analog and digital electronics for scientific applications, including the use of transistors, FET's, operational amplifiers, TTL, and CMOS integrated circuits. Six laboratory hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 2640 or 2040.
PHYS 3170Intermediate Laboratory I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Approximately five experiments drawn from the major fields of physics. Introduces precision apparatus, experimental techniques, and methods of evaluating experimental results. Outside report preparation is required. Six laboratory hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 2640
PHYS 3180Intermediate Laboratory II (3.00)
Approximately three to five experiments, selected in consultation with the instructor, emphasizing modern aspects. Outside library research and report preparation are required. Six laboratory hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 2640
PHYS 3190Advanced Laboratory (3.00)
Normally a single, semester-long experiment chosen in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
PHYS 3210Classical Mechanics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Statics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies treated with extensive use of vector calculus; includes the Lagrangian formulation of mechanics. Prerequisite: MATH 3255 (preferred) or MATH 3250, and PHYS 1720, or instructor permission.
PHYS 3250Applied Nuclear Physics (3.00)
Applications of nuclear physics and nuclear energy: Introduction to nuclear physics, radioactivity, radiation standards and units, interaction of radiation with matter, accelerators, x-ray generators, detectors, biological effects, nuclear medicine, nuclear fission and reactors, nuclear fusion. Three lecture hours. (Y) Prerequisite: PHYS 2620 or instructor permission.
PHYS 3310Statistical Physics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes temperature and the laws of thermodynamics; introductory treatments of kinetic theory and statistical mechanics; and applications of Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein, and Fermi-Dirac distributions. Prerequisite: MATH 3255 (preferred) or MATH 3250, and PHYS 2620, or instructor permission.
PHYS 3420Electricity and Magnetism I (3.00)
Systematic treatment of electromagnetic phenomena with extensive use of vector calculus, including Maxwell's equations. Prerequisite: MATH 3255 (preferred) or MATH 3250, and PHYS 2610 or PHYS 2320, or instructor permission.
PHYS 3430Electricity and Magnetism II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes Maxwell's equations; electromagnetic waves and their interaction with matter; interference, diffraction, polarization; waveguides; and antennas. Prerequisite: PHYS 3420.
PHYS 3559New Course in Physics (3.00)
Independent study supervised by a faculty member, culminating in a written report, essay, or examination. May be repeated for credit.
Course was offered Spring 2013
PHYS 3620Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics (3.00)
The course will examine basic principles of simple theories for metals, the basics of crystallography and crystal structures, the reciprocal space, lattice vibrations, elastic properties of solids, electronic band structure, impurities and defects, dielectric properties, magnetism and superconductivity. Prerequisite: PHYS 2620.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
PHYS 3650Quantum Physics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes quantum phenomena and an introduction to wave mechanics; the hydrogen atom and atomic spectra. Prerequisite: MATH 3255 (preferred) or MATH 3250, PHYS 2620; corequisite: PHYS 3210 or instructor permission.
PHYS 3660Quantum Physics II (3.00)
Continuation of PHYS 3650. Intermediate quantum mechanics including perturbation theory; application to systems of current interest. Prerequisite: PHYS 3650.
PHYS 3820Topics in Physics-Related Research Areas (3.00)
Applies the principles and techniques of physics to related areas of physical or life sciences or technology with an emphasis on current research problems. (PHYS 3810 is not prerequisite to PHYS 3820.)
PHYS 3993Independent Study (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual study of topics in physics not normally covered in formal classes. Study is carried out under the tutelage of a faculty member with whom the requirements are agreed upon prior to enrollment. (S-SS) Prerequisite: Instructor permission
PHYS 3995Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A research project on a topic in physics carried out under the supervision of a faculty member culminating in a written report. May be taken more than once. (S-SS) Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
PHYS 5110Special Topics in Classical and Modern Physics (3.00)
Lectures on topics of current interest in physics research and pedagogy. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: PHYS 3420 or instructor permission.
PHYS 5160Introduction to String Theory (3.00)
This course introduces a modern topic in theoretical high energy physics to an advanced undergraduate / beginner graduate student audience. Among the directions which are being explored are the physics of extra dimensions, and a unified treatment of gravity and electromagnetism in the context of string theory. Prerequisite: Physics 3210 (Classical Mechanics), 3430 (Electricity & Magnetism II) and 3660 (Quantum Mechanics II), or permission of the instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2012
PHYS 5190Electronics Lab (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Practical electronics for scientists, from resistors to microprocessors. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
PHYS 5240Introduction to the Theory of General Relativity (3.00)
Reviews special relativity and coordinate transformations. Includes the principle of equivalence; effects of gravitation on other systems and fields; general tensor analysis in curved spaces and gravitational field equations; Mach's principle, tests of gravitational theories; perihelion precession, red shift, bending of light, gyroscopic precession, radar echo delay; gravitational radiation; relativisitic stellar structure and cosmography; and cosmology. Prerequisite: Advanced calculus through partial differentiation and multiple integration; vector analysis in three dimensions.
PHYS 5250Mathematical Methods of Physics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Discusses matrices, complex analysis, Fourier series and transforms, ordinary differential equations, special functions of mathematical physics, partial differential equations, general vector spaces, integral equations and operator techniques, Green's functions, group theory. Prerequisites: MATH 5210 and 5220 or instructor permission.
PHYS 5310Optics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes reflection and refraction at interfaces, geometrical optics, interference phenomena, diffraction, Gaussian optics, and polarization. Prerequisite: PHYS 2320, 2415, 2610, or an equivalent college-level electromagnetism course; knowledge of vector calculus and previous exposure to Maxwell's equations.
PHYS 5320Fundamentals of Photonics (3.00)
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the physics that underlies technologies such as lasers, optical time/frequency standards, laser gyros, and optical telecommunication. Covers the basic physics of lasers and laser beams, nonlinear optics, optical fibers, modulators and optical signal processing, detectors and measurements systems, and optical networks. Prerequisite: PHYS 5310 or instructor permission.
PHYS 5420Statistical Mechanics II (3.00)
Discusses thermodynamics and kinetic theory, and the development of the microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles. Includes Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac distributions, techniques for handling interacting many-particle systems, and extensive applications to physical problems. Prerequisite: PHYS 3310, PHYS 3650 and Instructor Permission.
PHYS 5620Solid State Physics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will study various phenomena in condensed matter physics, including crystallography, basic group theory, x-ray and neutron diffraction, lattice vibrations, electrons in a metal, electronic band theory, electrons under an external magnetic field, semiconductors, magnetism and superconductivity. Not only the topics but also the theoretical and experimental techniques that are covered in this course are essential for PhD students as well as advanced Undergraduate students in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering to excel in their research career. Prerequisite: PHYS 3650 (Quantum Mechanics I) or an equivalent course
PHYS 5630Computational Physics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A review of computational methods for differentiation, integration, interpolation, finding zeroes, extrema, etc. proceeding to a concentration on numerical solutions of differential equations, basic spectral analysis, numerical methods for matrices and Monte Carlo simulation applied to problems in classical and modern physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 2660; pre- or corequisite: PHYS 3210 and PHYS 3650, or instructor permission.
PHYS 5640Computational Physics II (3.00)
Advanced topics in computational physics including numerical methods for partial differential equations, Monte Carlo modeling, advanced methods for linear systems, and special topics in computational physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 5630, or instructor permission.
PHYS 5720Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies subatomic structure; basic constituents and their mutual interactions.
PHYS 5820Introduction to Nanophysics (3.00)
An introduction to rapidly-evolving ideas in nanophysics. Covers the principles involved in the fabrication of nanosystems and in the measurement of phenomena on the nanoscale. Concepts necessary to appreciate applications in such areas as nano-electronics, nano-magnetism, nano-mechanics and nano-optics, are discussed. Prerequisite: One course each in undergraduate-level quantum mechanics and statistical physics or instructor permission; knowledge of introductory-level wave mechanics and statistical mechanics; applications of Schroedinger equation, Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac distributions.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 5993Physics Colloquium (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
First and second year students enrolled in the Physics PhD program are required to take Physics Colloquium in their first and second years of study.
PHYS 6030Energy in the 21st Century (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Learn how we produce, distribute, and consume energy including not only fossil fuels and nuclear, but also renewable energy like solar, wind, hydro, tidal, geothermal, biomass/biofuel, and fuel cells. Learn about the developments in science and technology that allow us to shape our future energy options. This is a course about Energy for K-12 teachers. No physics or math prerequisite courses are required.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
PHYS 6050How Things Work I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course considers objects from our daily environment. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree or instructor permission.
PHYS 6060How Things Work II (3.00)
This course considers objects from our daily environment. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree or instructor permission.
PHYS 6090Galileo and Einstein (3.00)
This course examines how new understanding of the natural world developed from the time of Galileo to Einstein taking the two famous scientists as case studies. This may be a distance learning course intended for in-service science teachers with lectures, homework and exams conducted via the internet. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree or instructor permission.
PHYS 6110Physical Science for Teachers (3.00)
Laboratory-based course providing elementary and middle school teachers hands-on experience in the principles and applications of physical science. Not suitable for physics majors; no previous college physics courses are assumed. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree and presently (or intending to be) a K-8 teacher.
PHYS 6200Topical Physical Science (1.00)
A series of one-credit science courses of interest to K-12 teachers, as well as the general public. These courses are offered anywhere in the state as needed through School of Continuing and Professional Studies regional centers. The courses are designed to meet Virginia's SOLs and consist of lectures, demonstrations, and many hands-on science activities. Current course topics include Sound, Light & Optics, Aeronautics and Space, Electricity, Meteorology, Magnetism, Heat & Energy, Matter, and Force & Motion. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 6205Physical Science for K-8 Teachers: Meteorology (1.00)
The basis of meteorology will be investigated.Topics include temperature measurements, air flow, pressure, density, elements of the atmosphere, heat transfer and radiation, greenhouse effect, ozone layer, humidity, and atmospheric optics. Satellite and weather maps will be studied. Whenever possible, laboratory experiments will be done to demonstrate weather phenomena and concepts.
PHYS 6251Light and Optics I (1.00)
This course focuses on concepts in light and optics I covering topics such as light rays, images, shadows, reflection and refraction and is designed to be taken by inservice K-5 teachers . The material is introduced from a historical perspective The course is unique in that it requires students to complete and write-up 5 light and optics experiments. Prerequisites: undergraduate degree or permission from instructor.
PHYS 6252Light and Optics II (2.00)
This course focuses on concepts in optics and light II covering topics such as light rays, images, shadows, reflection, refraction, disperson, color, and lenses, and is designed to be taken by inservice grades 6-10 teachers . The material is introduced from a historical perspective The course is unique in that it requires students to complete and write-up 10 light and optics experiments at home. Prerequisites: undergraduate degree or permission from instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 6253Light and Optics III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses on concepts in light and optics III covering topics such as light rays, images, shadows, reflection, refraction, disperson, color, and lenses, interference, polarization, and diffraction and is designed to be taken by inservice grades 11-12 teachers. The material is introduced from a historical perspective The course is unique in that it requires students to complete and write-up 15 light and optics experiments at home. Prerequisites: undergraduate degree or permission from instructor.
PHYS 6262Electricity and Magnetism II (2.00)
This course focuses on concepts in electricity, magnetism, and energy covering topics such as static electricity, circuits, batteries, motors, generators, and thermal, chemical, solar, wind, and electromagnetic energy transfer activities. It is a hands-on activities course done online at home or summer workshop by science teachers of grades 3-12. A kit is purchased and supplemented by low cost materials. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
PHYS 6263Electricity and Magnetism (1.00 - 3.00)
This course focusses on concepts in electricity and magnetism covering topics such as static electricity, charging by friction and induction, resistors, capacitors, DC circuits, Faraday and Lenz's law activities. It is a hand-on activities course done at home by science teachers of grades 6-10. A kit composed of the electrical and magnetic materials is purchased and supplemented by low cost materials from home. Prerequisite: Undergraduate Degree or Permission from Instructor
PHYS 6310Classical and Modern Physics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A comprehensive study of physics using some calculus and emphasizing concepts, problem solving, and pedagogy. This course series is intended for in-service science teachers, particularly middle school physical science and high school physics teachers. This course can be used for crossover teachers who wish to obtain endorsement or certification to teach high school physics. This is a required course for the M.A.P.E. degree. This course is typically taught for 4 weeks in the summer with a daily two-hour lecture and two-hour problem session. Problem sets continue for three months into the next semester. Motion, Kinematics, Newton's laws, energy and momentum conservation, gravitation, harmonic motion, waves, sound, heat, and fluids. . Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree and instructor permission.
PHYS 6320Classical and Modern Physics II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A comprehensive study of physics using some calculus and emphasizing concepts, problem solving, and pedagogy. This course series is intended for in-service science teachers, particularly middle school physical science and high school physics teachers. This course can be used for crossover teachers who wish to obtain endorsement or certification to teach high school physics. This is a required course for the M.A.P.E. degree. This course is typically taught for 4 weeks in the summer with a daily two-hour lecture and two-hour problem session. Problem sets continue for three months into the next semester. Coulomb's law, Gauss's law, electrostatics, electric fields, capacitance, inductance, circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree and instructor permission.
PHYS 6330Classical and Modern Physics III (3.00)
A comprehensive study of physics using some calculus and emphasizing concepts, problem solving, and pedagogy. This course series is intended for in-service science teachers, particularly middle school physical science and high school physics teachers. This course can be used for crossover teachers who wish to obtain endorsement or certification to teach high school physics. This is a required course for the M.A.P.E. degree. This course is typically taught for 4 weeks in the summer with a daily two-hour lecture and two-hour problem session. Problem sets continue for three months into the next semester. Geometric and physical optics, relativity, and modern physics. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree and instructor permission.
PHYS 6350Curriculum Enhancement I (3.00)
A laboratory sequence normally taken concurrently with PHYS 6310, 6320, 6330, respectively. It includes experiments with sensors that are integrated with graphing calculators and computers and other experiments using low cost apparatus. This course is typically held in the summer for four weeks and is extended into the next semester creating an activity plan. The laboratories utilize best teaching practices and hands-on experimentation in cooperative learning groups. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree and instructor permission.
Course was offered Summer 2015, Summer 2013, Summer 2011
PHYS 6360Curriculum Enhancement II (3.00)
A laboratory sequence normally taken concurrently with PHYS 6310, 6320, 6330, respectively. It includes experiments with sensors that are integrated with graphing calculators and computers and other experiments using low cost apparatus. This course is typically held in the summer for four weeks and is extended into the next semester creating an activity plan. The laboratories utilize best teaching practices and hands-on experimentation in cooperative learning groups. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree and instructor permission.
Course was offered Summer 2015, Summer 2013, Summer 2010
PHYS 6410Physics Teaching Pedagogy (3.00)
A course in the pedagogy of teaching secondary school physics. This may be a distance-learning course intended for in-service teachers desiring to teach secondary school physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 6310, 6320, 6330, 6350, and 6360, or instructor permission. Not suitable for physics majors.
PHYS 6513Topics in Physical Science (1.00 - 3.00)
Small classes studying special topics in physical science using cooperative teaching in a laboratory setting. Hands-on experiments and lecture demonstrations allow special problems to be posed and solved. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree or instructor permission.
PHYS 6993Independent Study (3.00 - 6.00)
A program of independent study for in-service science teachers carried out under the supervision of a faculty member culminating in a written report. A typical project may be the creation and development of several physics demonstrations for the classroom or a unit activity. The student may carry out some of this work at home, school, or a site other than the University. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree and instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2009
PHYS 7010Theoretical Mechanics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The statics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Discusses the methods of generalized coordinates, the Langrangian, Hamilton-Jacobi equations, action-angle variables, and the relation to quantum theory. Prerequisite: PHYS 3210 and MATH 5220.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
PHYS 7210Statistical Mechanics (3.00)
Discusses thermodynamics and kinetic theory, and the development of the microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles. Includes Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac distributions, techniques for handling interacting many-particle systems, and extensive applications to physical problems.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
PHYS 7410Electricity and Magnetism I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A consistent mathematical account of the phenomena of electricity and magnetism; electrostatics and magnetostatics; macroscopic media; Maxwell theory; and wave propagation. Prerequisite: PHYS 7250 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
PHYS 7420Electricity and Magnetism II (3.00)
Development of the theory of special relativity, relativistic electrodynamics, radiation from moving charges, classical electron theory, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of electrodynamics. Prerequisite: PHYS 7420 or instructor permission.
PHYS 7559New Advanced Topics Course in Physics (3.00)
New course in the subject of Physics. May be repeated for credit.
Course was offered Spring 2013
PHYS 7610Quantum Theory I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the physical basis of quantum mechanics, the Schroedinger equation and the quantum mechanics of one-particle systems, and stationary state problem. Prerequisite: Twelve credits of 3000-level physics courses and MATH 5210, 5220, or instructor permission.
PHYS 7620Quantum Theory II (3.00)
Includes angular momentum theory, techniques of time-dependent perturbation theory, emission and absorption of radiation, systems of identical particles, second quantization, and Hartree-Fock equations. Prerequisite: PHYS 7610 or instructor permission.
PHYS 7995Independent Study (3.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research supervised by a faculty member. May be repeated for credit.
PHYS 8220Fundamentals of Photonics (3.00)
Studies nonlinear optical phenomena; the laser, sum, and difference frequency generation, optical parametric oscillation, and modulation techniques. Prerequisite: PHYS 5310 and exposure to quantum mechanics.
PHYS 8320Statistical Mechanics II (3.00)
Further topics in statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: PHYS 8310.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2012
PHYS 8420Atomic Physics (3.00)
Studies the principles and techniques of atomic physics with application to selected topics, including laser and microwave spectroscopy, photoionization, autoionization, effects of external fields, and laser cooling. Prerequisite: PHYS 7620 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2011
PHYS 8450Computational Physics II (3.00)
Linear algebra and large sparse matrix methods applied to partial differential equations, with applications to 1+1 and 2+1 dimensional Schrodinger equations. The use of lattice gauge theory methods for introducing electromagnetic fields on a grid, and applications to the quantum theory of conductivity and the integer quantum Hall effect. Application of Monte Carlo simulation methods to statistical mechanical systems, quantum mechanics, and quantum field theory. Prerequisite: PHYS 5630 or instructor permission
Course was offered Spring 2010
PHYS 8610Condensed Matter Theory I (3.00)
The description and basic theory of the electronic properties of solids including band structure, electrical conduction, optical properties, magnetism and super-conductivity. Prerequisite: PHYS 7620 or instructor permission.
PHYS 8630Introduction to Field Theory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the quantization of field theories, including those based on the Dirac and Klein-Gordon equations. Derives perturbation theory in terms of Feynman diagrams, and applies it to simple field theories with interactions. Introduces the concept of renormalization. Prerequisite: PHYS 7620.
PHYS 8640Modern Field Theory (3.00)
Applies field theory techniques to quantum electrodynamics and to the renormalization-group description of phase transitions. Introduces the path integral description of field theory. Prerequisite: PHYS 8630.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2011
PHYS 8710Nuclear Physics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Discusses nuclear theory and experiment from the modern perspectives of the fundamental theory of the strong interaction: Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD).
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2011
PHYS 8750Elementary Particle Physics I (3.00)
Introduction to the Standard Model of Electroweak and Strong Interactions, to be followed by physics beyond the Standard Model, including aspects of Grand Unification, Supersymmetry, and neutrino masses.
PHYS 8880Quantum Optics and Quantum Information (3.00)
Studies the quantum theory of light and other boson fields with a special emphasis on the nonclassical physics exemplified by squeezed and entangled quantum states. Applications to quantum communication, quantum computing, and ultraprecise measurements are discussed. Prerequisite: PHYS 7610 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
PHYS 8999Master Thesis Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
PHYS 9010Introduction to Physics Research I (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Workshops given by UVA Physics faculty describing their research. Restricted to Arts and Sciences graduate students in Physics only
PHYS 9020Introduction to Physics Research II (1.00)
Workshops given by UVA Physics faculty describing their research.
PHYS 9030Teaching Science in Higher Education (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This STEM teaching course will help graduate TAs integrate learning theory and effective student engagement practices into their teaching. GTAs will participate in guided discussions to relate recommendations from the education literature to their classroom experiences. Assignments will include learning activities, such as teaching observations & reflections, and designing interventions to assist students with difficult topics/skills.
Course was offered Fall 2016
PHYS 9410Atomic and Molecular Seminar (3.00)
Atomic and Molecular seminars given by invited speakers from outside and within UVA. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Physics graduate students only.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
PHYS 9420Atomic and Molecular Seminar (3.00)
Studies the principles and techniques of atomic physics with application to selected topics, including laser and microwave spectroscopy, photoionization, autoionization, effects of external fields, and laser cooling. Prerequisite: PHYS 7620 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 9610Condensed Matter Seminar (3.00)
Condensed Matter seminar given by invited speakers from outside and within UVA. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Physics graduate students only.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
PHYS 9620Condensed Matter Seminar (3.00)
Condensed Matter seminar given by invited speakers from outside and within UVA. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Physics graduate students only
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 9710Nuclear Physics Seminar (3.00)
Nuclear Physics seminar given by invited speakers from outside and within UVA. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Physics graduate students only.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
PHYS 9720Nuclear Physics Seminar (3.00)
Nuclear Physics seminar given by invited speakers from outside and within UVA. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Physics graduate students only.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 9810High Energy Physics Seminar (3.00)
High Energy Physics seminars given by invited speakers from outside and within UVA. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Physics graduate students only.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
PHYS 9820High Energy Physics Seminar (3.00)
High Energy Physics seminars given by invited speakers from outside and within UVA. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Physics graduate students only.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 9998Pre-Qual Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students who have not passed the Qualifying exam for doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
PHYS 9999PhD Thesis Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Anthropology (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Anthropology
ANTH 1010Introduction to Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a broad introductory course covering race, language, and culture, both as intellectual concepts and as political realities. Topics include race and culture as explanations of human affairs, the relationship of language to thought, cultural diversity and cultural relativity, and cultural approaches to current crises.
ANTH 1050Anthropology of Globalization (3.00)
Anthropology of Globalization
ANTH 1090Colloquia for First-Year Students (3.00)
Colloquium designed to give first-year students an opportunity to study an anthropological topic in depth in a small-scale, seminar format. Topics will vary; may be repeated for credit.
ANTH 1401Your Heritage Language (3.00)
This course introduces students to the fields of structural linguistics, social approaches to the study of language, and language policy through a focus on the traditional languages or heritage languages spoken more or less actively within students' own families and home communities, either at present or in recent generations.
Course was offered Fall 2012
ANTH 1559New Course in Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of anthropology.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Summer 2014, Fall 2012
ANTH 2120The Concept of Culture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Culture is the central concept that anthropologists use to understand the striking differences among human societies and how people organize the meaningful parts of their lives. In this course we explore this diversity, examine its basis in neuroplasticity and human development, and consider its implications for human nature, cognition, creativity, and identity. By learning about other cultures, we gain new understanding of ourselves.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
ANTH 2153North American Indians (3.00)
Ethnological treatment of the aboriginal populations of the New World based on the findings of archaeology, ethnography, linguistics, biological anthropology, and social anthropology.
ANTH 2156Peoples and Cultures of Africa (3.00)
Studies African modernity through a close reading of ethnographies, social histories, novels, and African feature films.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Fall 2009
ANTH 2190Desire and World Economics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course offers an insight into the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services practiced by peoples ignored or unknown to classic Western economics. Its principle focus will open upon the obvious differences between cultural concepts of the self and the very notion of its desire. Such arguments as those which theorize on the "rationality" of the market and the "naturalness" of competition will be debunked.
ANTH 2210Marriage and the Family (3.00)
Compares domestic groups in Western and non-Western societies. Considers the kinds of sexual unions legitimized in different cultures, patterns of childrearing, causes and effects of divorce, and the changing relations between the family and society.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2010
ANTH 2230Fantasy and Social Values (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines imaginary societies, in particular those in science fiction novels, to see how they reflect the problems and tensions of real social life. Focuses on 'alternate cultures' and fictional societal models.
ANTH 2240Progress (3.00)
An ideal of progress has motivated Westerners since the Enlightenment, and is confirmed by rapid technological innovation. Theories of social evolution also foresaw, however, the extinction of those left behind. This course addresses the ideological roots of our notion of progress, the relation between technological and social progress, and what currently threatens our confidence in the inevitability of progress.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ANTH 2250Nationalism, Racism, Multiculturalism (3.00)
Introductory course in which the concepts of culture, multiculturalism, race, racism, and nationalism are critically examined in terms of how they are used and structure social relations in American society and, by comparison, how they are defined in other cultures throughout the world.
ANTH 2270Race, Gender, and Medical Science (3.00)
Explores the social and cultural dimensions of biomedical practice and experience in the United States. Focuses on practitioner and patient, asking about the ways in which race, gender, and socio-economic status contour professional identity and socialization, how such factors influence the experience, and course of, illness, and how they have shaped the structures and institutions of biomedicine over time.
ANTH 2280Medical Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The course introduces medical anthropology, and contextualizes bodies, suffering, healing and health. It is organized thematically around a critical humanist approach, along with perspectives from political economy and social constructionism. The aim of the course is to provide a broad understanding of the relationship between culture, healing (including and especially the Western form of healing known as biomedicine), health and political power.
ANTH 2285Anthropology of Development and Humanitarianism (3.00)
This course explores anthropological writings on development and humanitarianism to better understand the historical context and contemporary practice of these distinct modes of world saving. We will attend to critiques of development and humanitarianism, and will also consider writings by anthropologists who champion the humanitarian project
Course was offered Spring 2016
ANTH 2291Global Culture and Public Health (3.00)
This course considers the forces that influence the distribution of health and illness in different societies, with attention to increasing global interconnectedness. We will examine the roles of individuals, institutions, communities, corporations and states in improving public health, asking how effective public health and development efforts to improve global health have been and how they might be re-imagined.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2012
ANTH 2310Symbol and Ritual (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the foundations of symbolism from the perspective of anthropology. Topics include signs and symbols, and the symbolism of categorical orders as expressed in cosmology, totemism, and myth.
ANTH 2320Anthropology of Religion (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores anthropological approaches to religion, in the context of this discipline's century-old project to understand peoples' conceptions of the world in which they live.
ANTH 2325Anthropology of God (3.00)
How does the study of society and culture create an intellectual space for any explanation and experience of the Divine? How does anthropology deal specifically with explaining (rather than the explaining away) knowledge and understanding about divinity? Is God an American? If God has a gender and race, what are they? These and many other pertinent questions will be engaged and tackled in this cross-cultural study of the divine.
Course was offered Summer 2011
ANTH 2340Anthropology of Birth and Death (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Comparative examination of beliefs, rites, and symbolism concerning birth and death in selected civilizations.
ANTH 2345Anthropology of Reproduction: Fertility and the Future (3.00)
In this course, we will study human reproduction as a cultural process. Questions include how gender, class, race, and religion shape reproductive ideals and practices around the world. Ethnographic examples will come from around the world, but will emphasize South Asia and the United States. This course examines the perspectives of both men and women and situates local examples within national and global struggles to (re)produce the future.
Course was offered Summer 2013, Summer 2011
ANTH 2360Don Juan and Castaneda (3.00)
Analyzes the conceptual content in Castaneda's writings as an exploration of an exotic world view. Focuses on the concepts of power, transformation, and figure-ground reversal.
ANTH 2365Art and Anthropology (3.00)
The course emphasizes art in small-scale (contemporary) societies (sometimes called ethnic art or "primitive art"). It includes a survey of aesthetic productions of major areas throughout the world (Australia, Africa, Oceania, Native America, Meso-America). Included are such issues as art and cultural identity, tourist arts, anonymity, authenticity, the question of universal aesthetic cannons, exhibiting cultures,and the impact of globalization.
ANTH 2370Japanese Culture (3.00)
This course offers an introductory survey of Japan from an anthropological perspective. It is open without prerequisite to anyone with a curiosity about what is arguably the most important non-Western society of the last 100 years, and to anyone concerned about the diverse conditions of modern life. We will range over many aspects of contemporary Japan, and draw on scholarship in history, literature, religion, and the various social sciences.
Course was offered Fall 2014
ANTH 2375Disaster (3.00)
Sociocultural perspectives on disaster, including analysis of the manufacture of disaster, debates on societal collapse, apocalyptic thought, disaster management discourse, how disasters mobilize affect, disaster movies, and disasters as political allegory. Students work through a series of case studies from different societies that cover "natural," industrial, and chronic disasters, as well as doomsday scenarios.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ANTH 2400Language and Culture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the interrelationships of linguistic, cultural, and social phenomena with emphasis on the importance of these interrelationships in interpreting human behavior. No prior knowledge of linguistics is required.
ANTH 2410Sociolinguistics (3.00)
Reviews key findings in the study of language variation. Explores the use of language to express identity and social difference.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2012
ANTH 2420Language and Gender (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies how differences in pronunciation, vocabulary choice, non-verbal communication, and/or communicative style serve as social markers of gender identity and differentiation in Western and non-Western cultures. Includes critical analysis of theory and methodology of social science research on gender and language.
ANTH 2430Languages of the World (3.00)
An introduction to the study of language relationships and linguistic structures.  Topics covered the basic elements of grammatical description; genetic, areal, and typological relationships among languages; a survey of the world's major language groupings and the notable structures and grammatical categories they exhibit; and the issue of language endangerment. Prerequisite: One year of a foreign language or permission of instructor.
ANTH 2440Language and Cinema (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Looks historically at speech and language in Hollywood movies, including the technological challenges and artistic theories and controversies attending the transition from silent to sound films. Focuses on the ways that gender, racial, ethnic, and national identities are constructed through the representation of speech, dialect, and accent. Introduces semiotics but requires no knowledge of linguistics, or film studies.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Summer 2015, Fall 2014
ANTH 2470Reflections of Exile: Jewish Languages and their Communities (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers Jewish languages Yiddish, Judeo-Arabic, Ladino, and Hebrew from historical, linguistic, and literary perspectives. Explores the relations between communities and languages, the nature of diaspora, and the death and revival of languages. No prior knowledge of these languages is required. This course is cross-listed with MEST 2470.
ANTH 2500Cultures, Regions, and Civilizations (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intensive studies of particular world regions, societies, cultures, and civilizations.
ANTH 2541Topics in Linguistics (3.00)
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with linguistics.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ANTH 2557Culture Through Film (3.00)
Topics to be announced prior to each semester covering the diversity of human cultural worlds and the field of anthropology as presented through film. A variety of ethnographic and commercial films will be viewed and discussed in conjunction with readings.
ANTH 2559New Course in Anthropology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of anthropology.
ANTH 2560Hierarchy and Equality (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Provides an anthropological perspective on relations of inequality, subordination, and class in diverse societies, along with consideration of American ideas of egalitarianism, meritocracy, and individualism. Specific topics will be announced prior to each semester.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ANTH 2565Society and Politics in Cross-Cultural Perspective (3.00)
Courses on the comparative anthropological study of topics announced prior to each semester.
ANTH 2570History and Narrative (3.00)
This course examines how people make history through specific processes of remembering, commemoration, reenactment, story-telling, interpretation, and so on. How do the narrative genres of a particular culture influence the relationship people have to the past?
ANTH 2575Migrants and Minorities (3.00)
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with migration and migrants, and the experience of ethnic and racial minorities.
Course was offered Fall 2013
ANTH 2589Topics in Archaeology (3.00)
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with archaeology.
ANTH 2590Social and Cultural Anthropology (3.00)
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with social and cultural anthropology.
ANTH 2620Sex, Gender, and Culture (3.00)
Examines the manner in which ideas about sexuality and gender are constructed differently cross-culturally and how these ideas give shape to other social phenomena, relationships, and practices.
Course was offered Summer 2015, Summer 2014
ANTH 2621Culture, Gender and Violence (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Beginning with a discussion of the cultural patterning of social action, this course examines sex, gender, and sexuality as culturally constructed and socially experienced, with special attention to non-Western examples that contrast with sex and gender norms in the U.S. The course then focuses on gender violence at U.S. universities, asking whether structural violence can be effectively countered by programs that focus on individual responses.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ANTH 2625Imagining Africa (3.00)
Africa is commonly imagined in the West as an unproblematically bounded and undifferentiated entity. This course engages and moves beyond western traditions of story telling about Africa to explore diverse systems of imagining Africa's multi-diasporic realities. Imagining Africa is never a matter of pure abstraction, but entangled in material struggles and collective memory, and taking place at diverse and interconnected scales and locales. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010
Course was offered Fall 2015
ANTH 2660The Internet Is Another Country: Community, Power, and Social Media (3.00)
The peoples of Polynesia and Indonesia, sharing a cultural and linguistic heritage, have spread from Madagascar to Easter Island. Examines their maritime migrations, the societies and empires that they built, and recent changes affecting their cultural traditions.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2009
ANTH 2670How Others See Us (3.00)
Explores how America, the West, and the white racial mainstream are viewed by others in different parts of the world, and at home.
Course was offered Spring 2010
ANTH 2800Introduction to Archaeology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics include alternative theories of prehistoric culture change, dating methods, excavation and survey techniques, and the reconstruction of the economy, social organization, and religion of prehistoric societies.
ANTH 2810Human Origins (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the physical and cultural evolution of humans from the initial appearance of hominids to the development of animal and plant domestication in different areas of the world. Topics include the development of biological capabilities such as bipedal walking and speech, the evolution of characteristics of human cultural systems such as economic organization and technology, and explanations for the development of domestication.
ANTH 2820The Emergence of States and Cities (3.00)
Surveys patterns in the development of prehistoric civilizations in different areas of the world including the Inca of Peru, the Maya, the Aztec of Mexico, and the ancient Middle East.
ANTH 2850American Material Culture (3.00)
Analysis of patterns of change in American material culture from the seventeenth through the nineteenth centuries. Consideration of how these changes reflect shifts in perception, cognition, and worldview.
ANTH 2890Unearthing the Past (3.00)
An introduction to prehistory covering 4 million years of human physical evolution and 2.5 million years of human cultural evolution. Provides students with an understanding of how archaeologists reconstruct the rise and fall of ancient civilizations. Covers some major developments in prehistory such as origins of modern humans, the rise of the first complex societies & agriculture, and the emergence of ancient civilizations in North America.
ANTH 2900The Cultural Politics of American Family Values (3.00)
This course provides a broad, introductory survey of the range of cultural understandings, economic structures, and political and legal constraints that shape both dominant and alternative forms of kinship and family in the United States.
ANTH 3010Theory and History of Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Overview of the major theoretical positions which have structured anthropological thought over the past century.
ANTH 3020Using Anthropology (3.00)
The theoretical, methodological and ethical practice of an engaged anthropology is the subject of this course, We begin with a history of applied anthropology. We then examine case studies that demonstrate the unique practices of contemporary sociocultural, linguistic, archaeological and bioanthropological anthropology in the areas of policy and civic engagement.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
ANTH 3070Introduction to Musical Ethnography (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores music and sound as a social practice, using genres and traditions from throughout the world.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
ANTH 3105Love and Romantic Intimacies (3.00)
This course offers an introduction to recent anthropological scholarship on romance to examine how intimate relationships shape human experiences. Through readings and films, we investigate the increasingly popular idealization of "companionate marriages," in which spouses are ideally linked by affection. Our examples include queer and straight experiences, and a diversity of racial, cultural, classed, and gendered representations.
ANTH 3129Marriage, Mortality, Fertility (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the ways that culturally formed systems of values and family organization affect population processes in a variety of cultures.
ANTH 3130Disease, Epidemics and Society (3.00)
Topics covered in this course will include emerging diseases and leading killers in the twenty-first century, disease ecology, disease history and mortality transitions, the sociology of epidemics, the role of epidemiology in the mobilization of public health resources to confront epidemics, and the social processes by which the groups become stigmatized during disease outbreaks. Prerequisite: introductory anth or soc course
ANTH 3152Amazonian Peoples (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes ethnographies on the cultures and the societies of the South American rain forest peoples, and evaluates the scholarly ways in which anthropology has produced, engaged, interpreted, and presented its knowledge of the 'Amerindian.'
ANTH 3154Indians of the American Southwest (3.00)
Ethnographic coverage of the Apaches, Pueblos, Pimans, and Shoshoneans of Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Northwestern Mexico. Topics include prehistory, socio-cultural patterns, and historical development.
ANTH 3155Anthropology of Everyday American Life (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Provides an anthropological perspective of modern American society. Traces the development of individualism through American historical and institutional development, using as primary sources of data religious movements, mythology as conveyed in historical writings, novels, and the cinema, and the creation of modern American urban life. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or instructor permission.
ANTH 3157Caribbean Perspectives (3.00)
Explores the histories and politics that have shaped the nations and dependencies that are geographically and politically defined as Caribbean, including French, English, and Spanish. Takes a regional and a national perspective on the patterns of family and kinship; community and household structures; political economy, ethnicity and ethnic relations; religious and social institutions; and relations between Caribbeans abroad and at home. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ANTH 3170Anthropology of Media (3.00)
Explores the cultural life of media and the mediation of cultural life through photography, radio, television, advertising, the Internet, and other technologies.
Course was offered Spring 2013
ANTH 3171Culture of Cyberspace: Digital Fluency for an Internet-Enabled Society (3.00)
Today's personal, social, political, and economic worlds are all affected by digital media and networked publics. Together we will explore both the literature about and direct experience of these new literacies: research foundations and best practices of individual digital participation and collective participatory culture, the use of collaborative media and methodologies, and the application of network know-how to life online.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ANTH 3175Native American Art: The Astor Collection (3.00)
This is an upper-level anthropology course which is intended to engage students in the study of Native American art as well as the history and current debate over the representation of Native American culture and history in American museums. After a thorough review of the literature on those topics, the class focuses specifically on the Astor collection owned by the University of Virginia.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
ANTH 3180Social History of Commodities (3.00)
Introduces the anthropological study of production, exchange, consumption, and globalization by exploring the cultural life-cycle of particular commodities in different places and times.
ANTH 3200Marriage, Gender, Political Economy (3.00)
Cross-cultural comparison of marriage and domestic groups, analyzed as a point of intersection between cultural conceptions of gender and a larger political economy.
ANTH 3205Modern Families, Global Worlds (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course examines the importance of kinship for the structure and dynamics of transnational economic relations and for the meaning and constitution of nation and citizenship in the contemporary global political economy.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ANTH 3210Kinship and Social Organization (3.00)
Cross-cultural analysis and comparison of systems of kinship and marriage from Australian aborigines to the citizens of Yankee city. Covers classic and contemporary theoretical and methodological approaches. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or instructor permission.
ANTH 3220Economic Anthropology (3.00)
Comparative analysis of different forms of production, circulation, and consumption in primitive and modern societies. Exploration of the applicability of modern economic theory developed for modern societies to primitive societies and to those societies being forced into the modern world system.
ANTH 3230Legal Anthropology (3.00)
Comparative survey of the philosophy and practice of law in various societies. Includes a critical analysis of principles of contemporary jurisprudence and their application. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or instructor permission.
ANTH 3240The Anthropology of Food (3.00)
By exploring food and eating in relationship to such topics as taboo, sexuality, bodies, ritual, kinship, beauty, and temperance and excess, this course will help students to investigate the way the foods people eat--or don't eat--hold meaning for people within multiple cultural contexts.
ANTH 3255Anthropology of Time and Space (3.00)
All societies position themselves in space and time. This course samples the discussion of the ways social systems have configured spatial/temporal orders. It considers both internalized conceptions of time and space and the ways an analyst might view space and time as external factors orientating a society's existence. And it samples classic discussions of spatial-temporal orientations in small and large, "pre-modern" and "modern" societies.
ANTH 3260Globalization and Development (3.00)
Explores how globalization and development affect the lives of people in different parts of the world. Topics include poverty, inequality, and the role of governments and international agencies.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2010
ANTH 3270Anthropology of Politics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reviews the variety of political systems found outside the Western world. Examines the major approaches and results of anthropological theory in trying to understand how radically different politics work. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014
ANTH 3272Anthropology of Dissent (3.00)
This course will investigate various processes of opposition, resistance, and revolution. The first half of the course will survey foundational works of revolutionary theory, while the second half will examine political practice from an ethnographic perspective, with an eye towards the lived experience of political participation and the formation (and transformation) of resisting subjects.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ANTH 3300Tournaments and Athletes (3.00)
A cross-cultural study of sport and competitive games. Prerequisite: ANTH 101 or instructor permission.
ANTH 3310Controversies of Care in Contemporary Africa (3.00)
In this course we will draw on a series of classic and contemporary works in history and anthropology to come to a better understanding of current debates concerning corruption and patronage, marriage and sexuality, and medicine in Sub-Sahararn Africa.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ANTH 3320Shamanism, Healing, and Ritual (3.00)
Examines the characteristics of these nonmedical practices as they occur in different culture areas, relating them to the consciousness of spirits and powers and to concepts of energy. Prerequisite: At least a 2000-level ANTH course, or instructor permission.
ANTH 3325Capitalism: Cultural Perspectives (3.00)
Examines capitalist relations around the world in a variety of cultural and historical settings. Readings cover field studies of work, industrialization, "informal" economies, advertising, securities trading, "consumer culture," corporations; anthropology of money and debt; global spread of capitalist markets; multiple capitalisms thesis; commodification; slavery and capital formation; capitalism and environmental sustainability.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ANTH 3340Ecology and Society: An Introduction to the New Ecological Anthropology (3.00)
Forges a synthesis between culture theory and historical ecology to provide new insights on how human cultures fashion, and are fashioned by, their environment. Although cultures from all over the world are considered, special attention is given to the region defined by South and East Asia, and Australia. Prerequisite: At least one Anthropology course, and/or relevant exposure to courses in EVSC, BIOL, CHEM, or HIST or instructor permission
ANTH 3360Fieldwork, Ethnographic Methods, and the Field Experience (3.00)
Introduction to ethnographic methods of research. This course combines practical exercises in participant observation with readings that illuminate the field experience, its politics, ethics, limitations, and possibilities.
ANTH 3370Power and the Body (3.00)
Studying the cultural representations and interpretations of the body in society. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 3395Mythodology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A hands-on seminar in myth interpretation designed to acquaint the student with the concept and techniques of obviation.
ANTH 3440Language and Emotion (3.00)
This course explores emotion from the perspectives of cultural anthropology and sociolinguistics. Topics include: emotion in the natural vs. social sciences; cross-cultural conceptions of emotion; historical change in emotion discourses; emotion as a theory of the self; the grammatical encoding of emotion in language; (mis-) communication of emotion; and emotion in the construction of racialized and gendered identities.
ANTH 3450Native American Languages (3.00)
Introduces the native languages of North America and the methods that linguists and anthropologists use to record and analyze them. Examines the use of grammars, texts and dictionaries of individual languages and affords insight into the diversity among the languages.
ANTH 3455African Languages (3.00)
An introduction to the linguistic diversity of the African continent, with focus on sub-Saharan Africa. Topics include linguistic structures (sound systems, word-formation, and syntax); the classification of African languages; the use of linguistic data to reconstruct prehistory; language and social identity; verbal art; language policy debates; the rise of "mixed" languages among urban youth.
ANTH 3470Language and Culture in the Middle East (3.00)
Introduction to peoples, languages, cultures and histories of the Middle East. Focuses on Israel/Palestine as a microcosm of important social processes-such as colonialism, nationalism, religious fundamentalism, and modernization-that affect the region as a whole. This course is cross-listed with MEST 3470. Prerequisite: Previous course in anthropology, linguistics, Middle East Studies or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2009
ANTH 3480Language and Prehistory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course covers the basic principles of diachronic linguistics and discusses the uses of linguistic data in the reconstruction of prehistory.
ANTH 3490Language and Thought (3.00)
Language and Thought
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
ANTH 3541Topics in Linguistics (3.00)
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with linguistics.
ANTH 3550Ethnography (3.00)
Close reading of several ethnographies, primarily concerned with non-Western cultures.
ANTH 3559New Course in Anthropology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Anthropology.
ANTH 3560The Museum in Modern Culture (3.00)
Topics include the politics of cultural representation in history, anthropology, and fine arts museums; and the museum as a bureaucratic organization, as an educational institution, and as a nonprofit corporation.
ANTH 3580Science and Culture (3.00)
Seminar on the the role of science in culture, and on the culture of science and scientists. Topics may include different national traditions in science, the relation between scientific authority and social hierarchy, the cultural history of science, and the relationship between scientific and popular culture ideas.
ANTH 3589Topics in Archaeology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with archaeology.
ANTH 3590Social and Cultural Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with social and cultural anthropology.
ANTH 3603Archaeological Approaches to Atlantic Slavery (3.00)
This course explores how archaeological and architectural evidence can be used to enhance our understanding of the slave societies that evolved in the early-modern Atlantic world. The primary focus is the Chesapeake and the British Caribbean, the later exemplified by Jamaica and Nevis. The course is structured around a series of data-analysis projects that draw on the Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery (http://www.daacs.org).
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
ANTH 3630Chinese Family and Religion (3.00)
Analyzes various features of traditional Chinese social organization as it existed in the late imperial period. Includes the late imperial state; Chinese family and marriage; lineages; ancestor worship; popular religion; village social structure; regional systems; and rebellion.
ANTH 3660China: Empire and Nationalities (3.00)
Explores the distant and recent history of Han and non-Han nationalities in the Chinese empire and nation-state. Examines the reaction of minority nationalities to Chinese predominance and the bases of Chinese rule and cultural hegemony. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or equivalent, a course in Chinese history, or instructor permission.
ANTH 3675Museums and Cultural Representation in Quebec (3.00)
In this J-term course, we visit museums in Montreal and Quebec City to examine the politics of cultural representation, asking how various kinds of group identity are exhibited in art, history, and anthropology museums. Daily museum visits are accompanied by readings and lectures.
ANTH 3680Australian Aboriginal Art and Culture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This class studies the intersection of anthropology, art and material culture focusing on Australian Aboriginal art. We examine how Aboriginal art has moved from relative obscurity to global recognition over the past thirty years. Topics include the historical and cultural contexts of invention, production, marketing and appropriation of Aboriginal art. Students will conduct object-based research using the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010 or instructor permission.
ANTH 3685Austronesia: World of Islands (3.00)
Languages of the Austronesian faily are found from Madagascar through the archipelago of Southeast Asia, and across the vast Pacific. It is a world of islands. Being part of no continent, Austronesia is all but invisible. We approach this hidden world by seeing oceans instead of continents. In doing so, we learn about the migrations of its people, their diverse historical experiences, and the resulting extraordinary range of cultures.
ANTH 3700Globalizing India: Society, Bazaars and Cultural Politics (3.00)
A study of selected interrelated major cultural, religious and political changes for comprehending India after independence. The course will focus on major urban centers for explicating changing family, marriage and caste relationships; middle class Indians; status of women and Dalits; and rising religious/ethnic violence, including Hindu religious politics and religious nationalism. Prerequisite: One course in Anthropology or permission of instructor.
ANTH 3705Anthropology of the Middle East (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Anthropological readings and films provide insight into the diversity of peoples and cultures of the modern Middle East. The focus will be on the everyday lived experiences of peoples in this part of the world. As we explore the rich diversity of cultures in the Middle East, key topics to be examined include tribalism, gender and politics, Islam, religion and secularism, colonialism, nationalism, and economic inequalities.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2015
ANTH 3810Field Methods in Archaeology (3.00 - 6.00)
Provides a comprehensive training in archaeological field techniques through participation in research projects currently in progress under the direction of the archaeology faculty. The emphasis is on learning, in an actual field situation, how the collection of archaeological data is carried out in both survey and excavation. Students become familiar with field recording systems, excavation techniques, survey methods, sampling theory in archaeology, and artifact processing and analysis. (Field methods courses outside anthropology or offered at other universities may be substituted for ANTH 3810 with the prior approval of the student's advisor.) Supporting Courses. The following list includes additional courses which have been approved for the major program. Other courses can be added, depending on the student's area of concentration, with the approval of an advisor.
ANTH 3820Field Methods in Historical Archaeology (3.00)
Introduces the basic field methods used in conducting archaeological investigations of historic sites. Surveying, excavation, mapping, and recording are all treated.
ANTH 3830North American Archaeology (3.00)
Surveys the prehistoric occupations of several areas of North America emphasizing the eastern United States, the Plains, California, and the Southwest. Topics include the date of human migration into the New World, the economy and organization of early Paleo-Indian populations, and the evolution of organization and exchange systems.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2011
ANTH 3840Archaeology of the Middle East (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is an introduction to the prehistory/early history of the Middle East (Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Levant and southeast Anatolia) from 10,000 to 4,000 BP.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
ANTH 3850Historical Archaeology (3.00)
Historical archaeology is the archaeological study of the continental and transoceanic human migrations that began in the fifteenth century, their effects on native peoples, and historical trajectories of the societies that they created. This course offers an introduction to the field. It emphasizes how theoretical models, analytical methods, and archaeological data can be combined to make and evaluate credible inferences about the past.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
ANTH 3870Archaeology of Virginia (3.00)
Reviews the current state of archaeological and ethnohistoric research in Virginia. Emphasizes the history and culture of Native Americans in Virginia from the earliest paleoindian cultures to the period of European colonization.
ANTH 3880African Archaeology (3.00)
Surveys transformations in Africa from four million years ago to the present, known chiefly through archaeology, and focusing on Stone and Iron Age societies in the last 150,000 years. Prerequisite: ANTH 2800 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2009
ANTH 3885Archaeology of Europe (3.00)
A survey of European archaeology beginning with the Neanderthal debate, and including interpretations of Upper Paleolithic cave painting, the spread village farming from the Near East, the role of megalithic monuments, the interaction of Rome and the `Barbarians', the growth of urban centers, the Iron Age, and the Viking expansion.
ANTH 3890Archaeology of the American Southwest (3.00)
The northern section of the American Southwest offers one of the best contexts for examining the evolution of local and regional organization from the prehistoric to the historic period. Readings and discussion focus on both archaeological and ethnographic studies of the desert (Hohokam), mountain (Mogollon), and plateau (Anasazi/Pueblo) cultures.
ANTH 3930Kinship and the New Reproductive Technologies (3.00)
The course explores the manner in which cultural understandings of kinship relations both give shape to and are transformed by the new reproductive technologies-including surrogacy, in vitro fertilization, pre-implantation diagnosis, cloning and amniocentesis. Prerequisite: ANTH 2900 or permission of instructor.
ANTH 4060People, Culture and Environment of Southern Africa (3.00)
Focusing on the intersection between peoples, cultures, and environments of southern Africa, this summer study abroad course details the continuities and contrasts between life in rural, marginalized and under-served regions of South Africa and Mozambique. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the community role in education and sustainable development - both developmental and anthropogenic impacts on the environment but also environmental.
ANTH 4420Theories of Language (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Survey of modern schools of linguistics, both American and European, discussing each approach in terms of historical and intellectual context, analytical goals, assumptions about the nature of language, and relation between theory and methodology.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
ANTH 4559New Course in Anthropology (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in the subject of Anthropology.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
ANTH 4590Social & Cultural Anthropology (3.00)
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with social and cultural anthropology.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
ANTH 4591Senior Seminar in Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Integrates the major subdivisions of anthropology, emphasizing selected theoretical topics and primary sources. Primarily for majors in their final year.
ANTH 4630Eastern European Societies (3.00)
This course explores Eastern European societies through an examination of the practices of everyday social life. Topics include the changing cultural meanings of work and consumption, the nature of property rights and relations, family and gender, ethnicity and nationalism, religion and ritual. Cross Listed with SOC 4630. Prerequisite: one course in anthropology, sociology, or permission of the instructor.
ANTH 4840Quantitative Analysis in Anthropology I (3.00)
Examines the quantitative analytical techniques used in archaeology. Includes seriation, regression analysis, measures of diversity, and classification.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2011
ANTH 4841Quantitative Analysis II (3.00)
This course offers training in statistical models and methods that will be useful for students in multiple fields, including archaeology, anthropology, and environmental science. The goal is to equip students with statistical skills useful in systematically describing and analyzing empirical variation, deciphering links to the environmental and historical contexts in which that variation occurs, and using the results to advance science. Prerequisites: ANTH 4840 Quantitative Analysis I.
ANTH 4993Independent Study in Anthropology (1.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study conducted by the student under the supervision of an instructor of his or her choice.
ANTH 4998Distinguished Majors Thesis Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research, under the supervision of the faculty DMP thesis readers, toward the DMP thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to the Distinguished Majors Program in Anthropology.
ANTH 4999Distinguished Majors Thesis Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Writing of a thesis of approximately 50 pages, under the supervision of the faculty DMP thesis readers. Prerequisite: ANTH 4998.
ANTH 5200History of Kinship Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Critical assessment of major theoretical approaches to the study of kinship and marriage (from the 19th century to the present) and of the central role of kinship studies in the development of anthropological theory.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2012, Spring 2010
ANTH 5210Reconfiguring Kinship Studies (3.00)
Examines the ways in which the forms of kinship have been reconfigured in contemporary societies, and the ways in which traditional kinship studies have been reconfigured by their intersection with culture theory, feminist theory, gender studies, postmodern theory, gay and lesbian studies, and cultural studies of science and medicine. Prerequisite: ANTH 5200 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2013
ANTH 5220Economic Anthropology (3.00)
Considers Western economic theories and their relevance to non-Western societies. Includes a comparative analysis of different forms of production, consumption, and circulation.
ANTH 5225NGOs, Development, and International Aid (3.00)
Graduate level seminar explores the scholarly literature on NGOs and development aid organizations, emphasizing results of field studies. Issues include the relationship between policy and practice, the impact of changing trends and funding priorities, the politics of representing the voices of aid clients, economic and racial hierarchies in development, assessment and audit, and the nature of motivations to help. Prerequisite: 4th year ANTH, GDS, or PST Majors; or A&S Graduate students
Course was offered Spring 2014
ANTH 5235Legal Anthropology (3.00)
This course is an introduction to legal anthropology for graduate students or advanced undergraduates. This course investigates law systems, legal argumentation, and people's interactions with these thoughts and forms. Rather than taking as given the hegemonic power that legal structures might hold over people's lives and thought, this course questions how people use, abuse, subvert, and leverage legal structures in which they find themselves.
Course was offered Fall 2014
ANTH 5360World Mental Health (3.00)
This course will examine mental health issues from the perspectives of biomedicine and anthropology, emphasizing local traditions of illness and healing as well as evidence from epidemiology and neurobiology. Included topics will be psychosis, depression, PTSD, Culture Bound Syndromes, and suicide. We will also examine the role of pharmaceutical companies in the spread of western based mental health care and culturally sensitive treatment.
ANTH 5401Linguistic Field Methods (3.00)
Investigates the grammatical structure of non-European language on the basis of data collected in class from a native speaker. A different language is the focus of study each year.
ANTH 5410Phonology (3.00)
An introduction to the theory and analysis of linguistic sound systems. Covers the essential units of speech sound that lexical and grammatical elements are composed of, how those units are organized at multiple levels of representation, and the principles governing the relation between levels.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Fall 2009
ANTH 5440Morphology (3.00)
An overview of morphological theory within the generative paradigm. Covers notions of the morpheme, theories of the phonology-syntax interface (e.g., lexical phonology, prosodic morphology, optimality theory), and approaches to issues arising at the morphology-syntax interface (e.g., inflection, agreement, incorporation, compounding).
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2011
ANTH 5470Language and Identity (3.00)
In anthropology, where identity has become a central concern, language is seen as an important site for the construction of, and negotiation over social identities. In linguistics, reference to categories of social identity helps to explain language structure and change. This seminar explores the overlap between these converging trends by focusing on the notion of discourse as a nexus of cultural and linguistic processes.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2010
ANTH 5480Literacy and Orality (3.00)
This course surveys ethnographic and linguistic literature on literacy, focusing on the social meanings of speaking vs. writing (and hearing vs. reading) as opposed communicative practices, looking especially at traditionally oral societies.
Course was offered Fall 2014
ANTH 5490Speech Play and Verbal Art (3.00)
This graduate-level seminar seeks to understand variation in language (and its significance for social relations and social hierarchies) by focusing on forms of language that are aesthetically valued (whether as powerful or as poetic) in particular communities. The course assumes some familiarity both with technical analysis of language and anthropological perspectives on social formations.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2012
ANTH 5510Topics in Ethnography (3.00)
Seminars on topics announced prior to each semester.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2011
ANTH 5528Topics in Race Theory (3.00)
This course examines theories and practices of race and otherness, in order to analyze and interpret constructions, deconstructions and reconstructions of race from the late 18th to the 21st centuries. The focus varies from year to year, and may include 'race, 'progress and the West,' 'gender, race and power,' and 'white supremacy.' The consistent theme is that race is neither a biological nor a cultural category, but a method and theory of social organization, an alibi for inequality, and a strategy for resistance. Cross listed as AAS 5528. Prerequisite: ANTH 1010, 3010, or other introductory or middle-level social science or humanities course
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2011, Fall 2009
ANTH 5541Topics in Linguistics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with linguistics.
ANTH 5549Topics in Theoretical Linguistics and Linguistic Anthropology (3.00)
Seminars in topics of specific interest to faculty and advanced students will be announced prior to each semester.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ANTH 5559New Course in Anthropology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of anthropology.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010, Spring 2010
ANTH 5589Selected Topics in Archaeology (1.00 - 6.00)
Seminars in topics announced prior to each semester.
ANTH 5590Topics in Social and Cultural Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with social and cultural anthropology.
ANTH 5610Critical medical anthropology: healers, patients, scholars (3.00)
This class focuses on critical issues in medical anthropology on topics of patienthood, healing and healers and the theoretical, methodological and ethnographic perspectives of anthropologists who integrate issues of politics, economics, power and resistance in understanding health, illness, healing as individually experienced and culturally shaped phenomena .
ANTH 5620The Middle East in Ethnographic Perspective (3.00)
Survey of the anthropological literature on the Middle East & N. Africa. Begins historically with traditional writing on the Middle East and proceeds to critiques of this tradition and attempts at new ways of constructing knowledge of this world region. Readings juxtapose theoretical and descriptive work toward critically appraising modern writers' success in overcoming the critiques leveled against their predecessors.
Course was offered Spring 2013
ANTH 5808Method and Theory in Archaeology (3.00)
Investigates current theory, models, and research methods in anthropological archaeology.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2010
ANTH 5840Archaeology of Complex Societies (3.00)
Examines archaeological approaches to the study of complex societies using case studies from both the Old and New Worlds.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2009
ANTH 5870Archaeozoology (3.00)
Laboratory training in techniques and methods used in analyzing animal bones recovered from archaeological sites. Include field collection, data analysis, and the use of zooarchaeological materials in reconstructing economic and social systems.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2010
ANTH 5880Gender in Archaeology (3.00)
Explores the range of case studies and theoretical literature associated with the emergence of gender as a framework for research in archaeology.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ANTH 5885Archaeology of Colonial Expansions (3.00)
Exploration of the archaeology of frontiers, expansions and colonization, focusing on European expansion into Africa and the Americas while using other archaeologically-known examples (e.g., Roman, Bantu) as comparative studies. Prerequisite: For undergraduates, ANTH 4591 senior seminar or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Spring 2011
ANTH 5993Independent Studies in Anthropologies (3.00)
Independent study conducted by the student under the supervision of an instructor of his or her choice.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2014
ANTH 7010History of Anthropological Theory I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the diverse intellectual roots of the discipline, showing how they converged into a unitary program in the late nineteenth century, and how this program was criticized and revised in the first half of the 20th century.
ANTH 7020History of Anthropological Theory II (3.00)
Analyzes the main schools of anthropological thought since World War II, a half century during which separate English, French, and American traditions have influenced each other to produce a broad and subtle international discipline.
ANTH 7040Ethnographic Research Design and Methods (3.00)
Seminar on ethnographic methods and research design in the qualitative tradition. Surveys the literature on ethnographic methods and explores relations among theory, research design, and appropriate methodologies. Students participate in methodological exercises and design a summer pilot research project. Prerequisite: Second year graduate in anthropology or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2013, Spring 2011
ANTH 7050Ethnographic Writing and Representation (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Seminar on the craft of ethnographic writing and the ethical, political, and practical challenges of describing studied people in scholarly books and articles. What can student researchers do during fieldwork to help them write better dissertations more easily? How should they analyze and present field data? Prerequisite: ANTH 7040 or instructor permission. Suitable for pre- and post-field graduate students.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2013
ANTH 7060Dissertation Research Proposal Workshop (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A workshop for graduates preparing dissertation proposals and writing grant applications. Each student prepares several drafts of a proposal, revising it at each stage in response to the criticisms of classmates and the instructor.
ANTH 7129Marriage, Mortality, Fertility (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the ways that culturally formed systems of values and family organization affect population processes in a variety of cultures. Readings are drawn from comparative anthropology and historical demography. Cross-listed as ANTH 3129.
ANTH 7130Disease, Epidemics and Society (3.00)
Topics covered in this course will include emerging diseases and leading killers in the twenty-first century, disease ecology, disease history and mortality transitions, the sociology of epidemics, the role of epidemiology in the mobilization of public health resources to confront epidemics, and the social processes by which the groups become stigmatized during disease outbreaks. Prerequisites: previous ANTH or SOC course
ANTH 7290Nationalism and the Politics of Culture (3.00)
Analyzes the ways in which a spirit of national or ethic solidarity is mobilized and utilized.
ANTH 7340Anthropology and History (3.00)
This course explores the mutuality of the disciplines of anthropology and history, as well as the differences in their approaches and methods, in order to reassert the epistemology and subject matter common to the two disciplines, and to bring strength to disciplinary analysis. We will read works of scholars who traverse the two disciplines, paying close attentions to their methodological approaches.
Course was offered Fall 2010
ANTH 7370Power and the Body (3.00)
Study of the cultural representations and interpretations of the body in society.
ANTH 7400Linguistic Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An advanced introduction to the study of language from an anthropological point of view. No prior coursework in linguistics is expected, but the course is aimed at graduate students who will use what they learn in their own anthropologically-oriented research. Topics include an introduction to such basic concepts in linguistic anthropology as language in world-view, the nature of symbolic meaning, language and nationalism, universals and particulars in language, language in history and prehistory, the ethnography of speaking, the nature of everyday conversation, and the study of poetic language. The course is required for all Anthropology graduate students. It also counts toward the Theory requirement for the M.A. in Linguistics.
ANTH 7420Theories of Language (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Survey of modern schools of linguistics, both American and European, discussing each approach in terms of historical and intellectual context, analytical goals, assumptions about the nature of language, and relation between theory and methodology.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
ANTH 7440Language and Emotion (3.00)
This course explores emotion from the perspectives of cultural anthropology and sociolinguistics. Topics include: emotion in the natural vs. social sciences; cross-cultural conceptions of emotion; historical change in emotion discourses; emotion as a theory of the self; the grammatical encoding of emotion in language; (mis-) communication of emotion; and emotion in the construction of racialized and gendered identities.
ANTH 7450Native American Languages (3.00)
Surveys the classification and typological characteristics of Native American languages and the history of their study, with intensive work on one language by each student. Some linguistics background is helpful.
ANTH 7470Language and Culture in the Middle East (3.00)
Language and Culture in the Middle East
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2009
ANTH 7480Language and Prehistory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course covers the basic principles of diachronic linguistics (the study of how languages change over time) and the uses of linguistic data in the reconstruction of prehistory. Considered is the use of linguistic evidence in tracing prehistoric population movements in demonstrating contact among prehistoric groups and in the reconstruction of daily life. To the extent that the literature permits, examples and case studies will be drawn from the Mayan language area of Central America, and will include discussion of the pre-Columbian Mayan writing system and its ongoing decipherment. Fulfills the comparative-historical requirement for Linguistics graduate students.
ANTH 7541Topics in Sociolinguistics (3.00)
Analyzes particular aspects of the social use of language. Topics vary from year to year.
ANTH 7559New Course in Anthropology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of anthropology.
ANTH 7589Topics in Archaeology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with archaeology.
ANTH 7590Topics in Social and Cultural Anthropology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics to be announced prior to each semester, dealing with social and cultural anthropology.
ANTH 7603Archaeological Aproaches to Atlantic Slavery (3.00)
This course explores how archaeological and architectural evidence can be used to enhance our understanding of the slave societies that evolved in the early-modern Atlantic world. The primary focus is the Chesapeake and the British Caribbean, the later exemplified by Jamaica and Nevis. The course is structured around a series of data-analysis projects that draw on the Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery (http://www.daacs.org).
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
ANTH 7630Chinese Family and Religion (3.00)
Analyzes various features of traditional Chinese social organization as it existed in the late imperial period. Includes the late imperial state; Chinese family and marriage; lineages; ancestor worship; popular religion; village social structure; regional systems; and rebellion.
ANTH 7840Quantitative Analysis in Anthropology I (3.00)
This course examines the quantitative analytical techniques used in anthropology and archaeology. Topics include seriation, regression analysis, measures of diversity, and classification.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2011
ANTH 7855Historical Archaeology (3.00)
Historical archaeology is the archaeological study of the continental and transoceanic human migrations that began in the fifteenth century, their effects on native peoples, and historical trajectories of the societies that they created. This course offers an introduction to the field. It emphasizes how theoretical models, analytical methods, and archaeological data can be combined to make and evlaluate credible inferences about the past.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
ANTH 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
ANTH 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
ANTH 9010Directed Readings (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Directed Readings
ANTH 9020Directed Readings (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Directed Readings
ANTH 9050Research Practicum (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research Practicum
ANTH 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
ANTH 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
Swahili
SWAH 1010Introductory Swahili I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: limited or no previous knowledge of Swahili.
SWAH 1020Introductory Swahili II (3.00)
Prerequisite: SWAH 1010.
SWAH 1559New Course in Swahili (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Swahili.
SWAH 2010Intermediate Swahili I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Develops skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, and awareness of the cultural diversity of the Swahili-speaking areas of East Africa. Readings drawn from a range of literary and journalistic materials. Prerequisite: SWAH 1020
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2009
SWAH 2020Intermediate Swahili II (3.00)
Further develops skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, and awareness of the cultural diversity of the Swahili-speaking areas of East Africa. Readings drawn from a range of literary and journalistic materials.
Course was offered Spring 2010
SWAH 2559New Course in Swahili (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Swahili.
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Arts Administration
ARAD 1550Topics in Arts Administration (1.00)
Topics in Arts Administration, where the topic may change. At present (2012) The Art Business and Art Criticism are topic examples under the ARAD 1550 banner, both being taught in Fall, 2012.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014
ARAD 2993Independent Study (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity for independent study in the subject of Arts Administration. Prerequisites: Instructor Permission.
Course was offered Spring 2010
ARAD 3100Principles and Practices of Arts Administration (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory survey of principles and practices of arts administration, as the crossroads of art and audience.
ARAD 3550Topics of Arts in Context (3.00)
Topics course on The Arts in Context, where role of the arts in human society is examined in various contexts.
ARAD 3559New Course in Development for the Arts (3.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Development for the Arts.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Summer 2010, Spring 2010
ARAD 3993Independent Study (3.00)
Independent study in Arts Adminstration
ARAD 4559New Course in Arts Administration (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Arts Administration.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2010
ARAD 5050Arts Marketing Theory and Practice (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Audience development theory and marketing strategies and techniques as they apply specifically to the arts and arts institutions.
ARAD 5200Development and Board Management (3.00 - 4.00)
This course explores techniques and rationales behind the giving and the raising of funds; and the closely related skills of leading and managing trustees, boards and volunteers. The course will examine these fields using both theory and practical applications. Both in-class discussions and distinguished guest speakers will be utilized.
ARAD 5300The Arts in Community / Community in the Arts (3.00)
The Arts in Community / Community in the Arts' examines selected topics from among the multiplicity of relations between the two. Included will be spatial and community aspects of public art, art found locally, art to which the local community aspires, and the idea of community within artist populations. Using guest speakers, readings and other resources focuses class discussion on two sites:Charlottesville's Downtown Mall, & UVA's Art Grounds.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ARAD 5500Introduction to Design Thinking (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is a pilot seminar designed to launch for the School of Architecture a curriculum in Design Thinking, to be broadened and deepened in subsequent semesters. The course introduces the use of abductive reasoning to solve complex problems, using Architecture and the Arts as exemplars of creative problem solving techniques.
History of Art and Architecture
ARAH 5253Italian Fifteenth Century Painting I (3.00)
Italian Fifteenth Century Painting I
ARAH 5254Italian 16th Century Painting (3.00)
Italian 16th Century Painting
ARAH 5559New Course in History of Art (3.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of History of Art.
ARAH 5575Topics in Modern Art History (3.00)
examines focused topics in the history of modern art
Course was offered Fall 2012
ARAH 5585Topics in the Art of East, South, and Southeast Asia (3.00)
Examines focused topics in the Art of East, South, and Southeast Asia.
ARAH 5681Museum Studies (3.00)
Museum Studies
ARAH 5752Representations of Race in American Art (3.00)
Representations of Race in American Art
ARAH 5753Southern History and Material Culture (3.00)
Southern History & Material Culture is an intensive graduate-level introduction to the decorative arts, history and material culture of the American South. The four-week course includes a number of lectures, collection studies and workshops by members of the staff of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, Old Salem, Inc., the faculty of the University of Virginia, and guest scholars.
Course was offered Summer 2012
ARAH 5951African Art (3.00)
African Art
ARAH 7500Research Problems in Ancient Architecture/Archaeology (3.00)
Reading and research problems in ancient architecture and archaeology.
ARAH 7505Research Problems in Ancient Art/ Archaeology (3.00)
Reading and research on problems in Greek, Etruscan, and Roman art.
ARAH 7510Research Problems in Medieval Architecture (3.00)
Reading and research problems in medieval architecture
ARAH 7515Research Problems Medieval Art (3.00)
Reading and research on problems in medieval art and its social background.
ARAH 7520Research Problems in Renaissance/Baroque Architecture (3.00)
Reading and research problems in Renaissance/Baroque architecture
ARAH 7525Research Problems in Renaissance/Baroque Art (3.00)
Reading and research problems in Renaissance/Baroque art
ARAH 7530Research Problems in 18th/19th Century Architecture (3.00)
Reading and research problems in 18th/19th century architecture
ARAH 7535Research Problems in 18th/19th Century Art (3.00)
Reading and research problems in 18th/19th century art
ARAH 7540Research Problems in 20th/21st Century Architecture (3.00)
Reading and research problems in 20th/21st century architecture
ARAH 7545Research Problems in 20th/21st Century Art (3.00)
Reading and research problems in 20th/21st century art.
ARAH 7560Research Problems in Architecture Theory, Comparative & Other Topics (3.00)
Reading and research problems in architecture theory, comparative & other topics.
ARAH 7565Research Problems in Art Theory, Comparative & Other Topics (3.00)
Reading and research problems in art theory, comparative & other topics.
ARAH 7570Research Problems in the Architecture of the Americas (3.00)
Reading and research problems in the architecture of the Americas.
ARAH 7575Research Problems in the Art of the Americas (3.00)
Reading and research problems in the art of the Americas.
ARAH 7580Research Problems in the Architecture of East, South, and Southeast Asia (3.00)
Reading and research problems in the architecture of East, South, and Southeast Asia.
ARAH 7585Research Problems in the Art of East, South, and Southeast Asia (3.00)
Reading and research problems in the art of East, South, and Southeast Asia.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ARAH 7590Research Problems in the Architecture of Africa or Islam (3.00)
Reading and research problems in the architecture of Africa or Islam.
ARAH 7595Research Problems in the Art of Africa or Islam (3.00)
Reading and research problems in the art of Africa or Islam.
ARAH 8051Theory and Interpretation in the Visual Arts (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Investigates problems in the theory and interpretation of the visual arts
ARAH 8052Library Methodology in the Visual Arts (1.00)
Required for all entering graduate students. Introduces the bibliography of the visual arts including architecture, archaeology, painting, sculpture, and the graphic arts. Specific research and reference publications are analyzed in terms of their scope, special features, and applications to meeting research and information needs.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ARAH 8091MA Thesis Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
MA Thesis Research
ARAH 8092MA Thesis Writing (3.00)
The MA thesis, up to 50 pages in length, will be prepared under the supervision of the major advisor, reviewed by a three-person committee and defended orally before the end of term.
ARAH 8095Dissertation Proposal (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Preparation of a 15-20 page dissertation proposal under the supervision of a dissertation advisor.
ARAH 8695Special Reading Problems (3.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Special Reading Problems
ARAH 8940Special Reading Problems in Art (1.00 - 3.00)
Special Reading Problems in Art
ARAH 8950Special Reading Problems (1.00 - 12.00)
Special Reading Problems
ARAH 8998Non-Topical Rsch, Masters Prep (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
ARAH 8999Non-Topical Research, Masters (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
ARAH 9500Seminar in Ancient Architecture/Archaeology (3.00)
Investigates problems in ancient architecture/archaeology.
ARAH 9505Seminar in Ancient Art/Archaeology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Investigates problems in ancient art/archaeology
ARAH 9510Seminar in Medieval Architecture (3.00)
Investigates problems in medieval architecture
ARAH 9515Seminar in Medieval Art (3.00)
Investigates problems in medieval art
ARAH 9520Seminar in Renaissance/Baroque Architecture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Investigates problems in Renaissance and/or Baroque architecture.
ARAH 9525Seminar in Renaissance/Baroque Art (3.00)
Investigates problems in renaissance/baroque art
ARAH 9535Seminar in 18th/19th Art (3.00)
Investigates problems in 18th-19th century art
ARAH 9540Seminar in 20th/21st Century Architecture (3.00)
Investigates problems in 20th/21st century architecture
ARAH 9545Seminar in 20th/21st Century Art (3.00)
Investigates problems in 20th/21st century architecture.
ARAH 9560Seminar in Architecture Theory, Comparative & Other Topics (3.00)
Investigates problems in architecture theory, comparative, and other topics.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
ARAH 9565Seminar in Art Theory, Comparative & Other Topics (3.00)
Investigates problems in architecture theory, comparative, and other topics
ARAH 9570Seminar in the Architecture of the Americas (3.00)
Investigates problems in architecture of the Americas
ARAH 9575Seminar in the Art of the Americas (3.00)
Investigates problems in art of the Americas
Course was offered Spring 2015
ARAH 9580Seminar in the Architecture of East, South, and Southeast Asia (3.00)
Investigates problems in architecture of East, South, and Southeast Asia
ARAH 9585Seminar in the Art of East, South, and Southeast Asia (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Investigates problems in art of East, South, and Southeast Asia
ARAH 9590Seminar in the Architecture of Africa or Islam (3.00)
Investigates problems in architecture of Africa or Islam
Course was offered Spring 2011
ARAH 9595Seminar in the Art of Africa or Islam (3.00)
Investigates problems in art of Africa or Islam.
ARAH 9995Supervised Research (3.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Supervised Research
ARAH 9998Non-Topical Rsch,Doctoral Prep (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
ARAH 9999Non-Topical Research, Doctoral (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
History of Art
ARTH 1004A History of Architecture (3.00)
This course will introduce students to the study of architecture through an examination of selected examples from the history of architecture with a focus on Europe and the United States and buildings relevant to those regions (e.g. the Great Pyramids, the Parthenon, Versailles). Classes will be a combination of lectures and discussions as students are taught the fundamentals of architectural history as well as how to analyze buildings.
ARTH 1051History of Art I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A survey of the great monuments of art and architecture from their beginnings in caves through the arts of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome, Byzantium, the Islamic world, and medieval western Europe. The course attempts to make art accessible to students with no background in the subject, and it explains the ways in which painting, sculpture, and architecture are related to mythology, religion, politics, literature, and daily life. The course serves as a visual introduction to the history of the West.
ARTH 1052History of Art II: Renaissance to Post-Modern Art and Architecture (3.00 - 4.00)
Studies the history and interpretation of architecture, sculpture and painting from 1400 to the present.
ARTH 1500Introductory Seminars in Art History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory Seminars in Art History are small classes for first- and second-year students that emphasize reading, writing, and discussion. While subject varies with the instructor, topics will be selected that allow students to engage broad issues and themes historically and in relationship to contemporary concerns and debates. Subject is announced prior to each registration period. Enrollment is capped at 15.
ARTH 1505Topics in Art History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines focused topics in Art History.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
ARTH 1559Topics in Art History (3.00)
This course is an introductory level course in art history on a new topic
ARTH 2051Art of the Ancient Near East and Prehistoric Europe (3.00)
Studies the art of Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Aegean, and prehistoric Europe, from the sixth to the second millennium b.c. Examines the emergence of a special role for the arts in ancient religion.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ARTH 2052Ancient Egypt (3.00 - 4.00)
Survey of Egyptian art and architecture (Predynastic-New Kingdom, 4000-1100 BC). The course introduces students to the great monuments and works of art, and to the beliefs that engendered them. While the focus is on pharaonic 'visual' culture, neglected 'others' (women, cross-gendered persons, foreigners, commoners) and their material/visual cultures are brought to attention to provide a nuanced understanding of Egyptian society and culture.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2012
ARTH 2053Greek Art (3.00 - 4.00)
The painting, sculpture, and architecture of the Greeks, from the Dark Ages through the Hellenistic period. Works are studied in their social, political, and religious contexts.
ARTH 2054Etruscan and Roman Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Studies the painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy and the Roman Empire from the time of the Etruscans to Constantine the Great. Emphasizes the political and social role of art in ancient Rome, the dissolution of classical art, and the formation of medieval art.
ARTH 2055Introduction to Classical Archaeology (3.00 - 4.00)
Introduces the history, theory, and field techniques of classical archaeology. Major sites of the Bronze Age (Troy, Mycenae) as well as Greek and Roman cities and sanctuaries (e.g., Athens, Olympia, Pompeii) illustrate important themes in Greek and Roman culture and the nature of archaeological data.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2013
ARTH 2056Aegean Art and Archaeology (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the art and archaeology of the prehistoric Aegean, from the Early Bronze Age to the end of the Late Bronze Age (ca. 3000-1200 BCE). Notable sites examined include Troy, Knossos, Mycenae, Thebes, Pylos. The course also examines cultural and artistic connections with New Kingdom Egypt and the Late Bronze Age Levant.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2010
ARTH 2151Early Christian and Byzantine Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the art of the early Church in East and West and its subsequent development in the East under the aegis of Byzantium. Includes the influence of theological, liturgical and political factors on the artistic expression of Eastern Christian spirituality.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
ARTH 2152Medieval Art in Western Europe (3.00 - 4.00)
Studies the arts in Western Europe from the Hiberno-Saxon period up to, and including, the age of the great Gothic cathedrals.
ARTH 2153Romanesque and Gothic Art (3.00 - 4.00)
From the Romanesque churches along the Pilgrimage Routes to the new Gothic architecture at St. Denis outside Paris and on to late medieval artistic production in Prague, this course examines profound and visually arresting expressions of medieval piety, devotion, and power made by artists from roughly 1000-1500. Throughout our investigations, particular attention will be paid to the contributions of important medieval women.
ARTH 2154Early Medieval Art (3.00 - 4.00)
This course examines art created in the era from 300 to 1100, when early medieval artists, motivated by devotion to their faiths and scientific beliefs, crafted beautiful and refined visual expressions of their values. These crafted confessions in stone, paint, parchment, and metal provide the living historical records of a vibrant period, during which medieval artists asserted their various cultural identities.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
ARTH 2251Italian Renaissance Art (3.00)
Studies painting, architecture, and sculpture in Italy from the close of the Middle Ages through the sixteenth century. Focuses on the work of major artists such as Giotto, Donatello, Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Detailed discussion of the social, political, and cultural background of the arts.
ARTH 2252High Renaissance and Mannerist Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Studies the painting, architecture, and sculpture or the sixteenth century, emphasizing the works of major artists, such as Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Giorgione, and Titian. Detailed discussion of the social, political, and cultural background of the arts.
ARTH 2271Northern Renaissance Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Surveys major developments in painting and graphics in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries in the Netherlands and Germany. Includes the rise of Netherlandish naturalism and the origins of woodcut and engraving. Explores the effects of humanist taste on sixteenth-century painting and the iconographic consequences of the Reformation. Emphasizes the work of major artists, such as Van Eyck, Van der Weyden, Dürer, Bosch, and Bruegel.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ARTH 2273Disneyland (3.00)
This course examines the visual, aesthetic and cultural effects of Disneyland. It considers the history of the theme parks, its relationship to Disney films, and its visual construction of space, leisure, and American cultural identity. Presented both chronologically and thematically, this course is both reading and writing intensive.
Course was offered Summer 2015, Summer 2013
ARTH 2275Heroes, Superheroes and American Visual Culture (3.00)
This course examines the aesthetic and cultural importance of 'heroes' and heroic representation in American visual culture from the mid-18th century to the present. It considers the construction and representation of heroic figures within debates about aesthetics, national identity, political representation, and popular culture. Presented both chronologically and thematically, this coure is both reading and writing intensive.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2014
ARTH 2281The Age of Caravaggio, Velázquez, and Bernini (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the painting, sculpture, and architecture of the seventeenth century in Italy, the Low Countries, France, and Spain. Focuses on Caravaggio, Bernini, Velazquez, Rubens, Rembrandt, and Poussin.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2012, Fall 2011
ARTH 2282The Age of Rubens and Rembrandt: Baroque Art in the Netherlands (3.00 - 4.00)
A survey of the art of the Dutch and Flemish Golden Age, including such artists as Rubens, Rembrandt, van Dyck, Hals and Vermeer. The course examines innovations in style and new subjects like landscape, still life and daily-life genre in relation to major historical developments, including the revolt of the Netherlands, the rise of the Dutch Republic, and the Counter-Reformation. The course includes a survey of Dutch architecture.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Fall 2009
ARTH 2351Eighteenth-Century European Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Surveys European painting and sculpture from the late Baroque period to Neo-Classicism. Emphasizes the artistic careers of major figures and on the larger social, political, and cultural contexts of their work. Artists include Watteau, Boucher, Fragonard, Chardin, Falconet, Pigalle, Greuze, Batoni, Rusconi, Hogarth, Gainsborough, and Reynolds.
Course was offered Fall 2011
ARTH 2352Art of Revolutionary Europe (3.00 - 4.00)
Surveys European painting and sculpture from the last decades of the Ancien Regime to the liberal revolutions of 1848. Major artists, such as David, Canova, Ingres, Constable, Turner, Gericault, Delacroix, Friedrich, Goya, Corot, and Thorvaldsen are examined in their political, economic, social, spiritual, and aesthetic contexts.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ARTH 2353European Art and Empire (3.00 - 4.00)
Examines the relationship of visual art to empire from the colonization of North America to the scramble for Africa, focusing on the period between 1700 and 1900. The course examines the work of European artists working on five continents and it engages with readings in which art history intersects with that of other disciplines including anthropology and museum studies.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ARTH 2354British Art (3.00 - 4.00)
This survey of British Art in the modern period examines the work of some of Britain's greatest painters, sculptors, and printmakers including Hogarth, Blake, Flaxman, Turner, the Pre-Raphaelites, Sickert, Bacon, and Freud. Major themes include the relationship of British art to religion, urbanization, empire, industrialization, and post-colonialism.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2010
ARTH 2361Nineteenth-Century European Art (3.00 - 4.00)
A thematic survey of European art in the long nineteenth century, the course examines the work of German, French, Italian, British and Scandinavian artists, among them Boucher, Vien, David, Friedrich, Ingres, Gericault, Delacroix, Courbet, Manet, Whistler, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Munch, and others. Key course themes will include artistic training and practice, exhibition, and art-theoretical debates of the period.
Course was offered Spring 2012
ARTH 2371Impressionism and Post Impressionism (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys modernist movements in European art during the second half of the nineteenth century. Major themes include the establishment of modernity as a cultural ideal, the development of the avant-garde, and the genesis of the concept of abstraction.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2014, Fall 2011
ARTH 2372Paris, "Capital of the Nineteenth Century" (3.00 - 4.00)
Examines the places, spaces, practices and representations of Paris in the nineteenth century. Tracing the changing faces of the city, we will study the modern city through architecture and urban planning, painting, drawing, photography, popular imagery and literature. Topics include Paris 'types'; fashion and birth of the department store; Haussmannization; and the 'spectacular' Paris of the panorama, morgue, Opera, and World's Fairs.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
ARTH 2451Modern Art, 1900-1945 (3.00 - 4.00)
A survey of major artistic movements in Europe and the United States during the first half of the twentieth century: Fauvism and Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, the School of Paris, Dada and Surrealism, the Russian avant-garde, modernist trends in America. Painting, sculpture, photography, and the functional arts are discussed.
ARTH 2471Art Since 1945 (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys art production and theory in the U.S. and Europe since World War II. Relationships between artistic practice and critical theory are stressed in an examination of movements ranging from abstract expressionism to neo-geo.
ARTH 2472Modern Art in Italy (3.00 - 4.00)
ARTH 2472 will use the resources of Italy's modern and contemporary art museums supplemented by classroom and on-site lectures to offer an overview of the major movements of modern art in Italy. It will examine the historical and political contexts for developments from Futurism and Valori Plastici to Informel and Arte Povera, with a particular focus on the postwar years..
ARTH 2491The History of Photography (3.00 - 4.00)
General survey of the photographic medium from 1839 to the present. Emphasizes the technical, aesthetic, and critical issues particular to the medium.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Spring 2012
ARTH 2525Topics in Renaissance Art History (3.00 - 4.00)
Examines focused topics in Renaissance Art History.
ARTH 2559New Course in History of Art (3.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject History of Art.
ARTH 2659Sacred Sites (3.00 - 4.00)
Examines the art and architecture of ten religious sites around the world focusing on ritual, culture, and history as well as the artistic characteristics of each site.
ARTH 2745African American Art (3.00)
This course surveys the visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography, prints, mixed media and textiles) produced by those of African descent in the United States from the Colonial period to the present. Presented both chronologically and thematically, the class interrogates issues of artistic identity, gender, patronage and the aesthetic influences of the African Diaspora and European and Euro-American aesthetics on African American artists.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012
ARTH 2751American Art to the Armory Show (3.00 - 4.00)
This lecture course will examine American visual arts from the time of European settlement to around 1900 with special emphasis on its political, social and cultural contexts. The course is both chronological and thematic. It focuses on major artistic figures, but it also focuses on issues such as the construction of an American identity, the role of fine arts in American society, and the tensions of class, gender, race & ethnicity in Amer Art.
Course was offered Fall 2013
ARTH 2752American Art Since Reconstruction (3.00 - 4.00)
This lecture course examines the visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography, prints) of the United States from the late 19th-century to World War II. Particular emphasis is placed on cultural, political, and social issues that provide a contextual framework for the analysis of these images. The course interrogates topics such as artistic identity, American modernism, patronage, and the influence of popular culture on fine art.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2011, Spring 2010
ARTH 2753Arts & Cultures of the Slave South (3.00 - 4.00)
This interdisciplinary course covers the American South to the Civil War. While the course centers on the visual arts 'architecture, material culture, decorative arts, painting, and sculpture' it is not designed as a regional history of art, but an exploration of the interrelations between history, material and visual cultures, foodways, music and literature in the formation of Southern identities.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
ARTH 2771American Modernism (3.00 - 4.00)
American Modernism is a survey of American art in the first half of the 20th century. The course will address the arrival of modern art in America, the situation of the American artist in relation to European art, and an American public, and the question of the American art.
ARTH 2772American Film Noir and the City (3.00 - 4.00)
Studies the classic period of film noir and its engagement with the city as a problematic subject and a frequent resource within American Art and culture immediately before and after WW II. Using the classic period of film noir as a framework, this lecture and discussion course examines the ways in which 'the city' is represented as a problematic subject and a frequent resource within American Art and culture immediately before and after WWII.
Course was offered Summer 2010
ARTH 2773Hollywood Cinema's Golden Age: The 1930s (3.00 - 4.00)
The course examines American cinema produced in Hollywood during the 1930s. While the Great Depression serves as an important historical backdrop, we will interrogate how issues such as ethnic/racial representation, shifting gender roles, sexuality, and urbanity are mediated in popular cinema in this decade.
Course was offered Summer 2011
ARTH 2774Stardom and American Film (3.00)
This course examines the role of stardom and star performance in American cinema from the silent era to the 1960s. Using art history, cultural studies and film criticism, we will explore topics such as visions of stardom, constructions and subversions of star identity, and the ways in which the media of film actively constructs how we look at and respond to stars as cultural and pictorial icons.
ARTH 2851World Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Big art history, on the role of art in human cultures. The construction of spaces in relation to human presence. Materials, skills, and the making of social hierarchies. Places, group origins, and identity. Kingship and empire across the continents; art and world religions. Contact, interaction and the beginnings of the present world.
Course was offered Spring 2015
ARTH 2861East Asian Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the artistic traditions of China, Korea, and Japan, from prehistoric times to the modern era. Surveys major monuments and the fundamental concepts behind their creation, and examines artistic form in relation to society, individuals, technology, and ideas.
ARTH 2862Arts of the Buddhist World- India to Japan (3.00 - 4.00)
Surveys the Buddhist sculpture, architecture and painting of India, China and Japan. Considers aspects of history and religious doctrine.
ARTH 2863Chinese Decorative Arts (3.00 - 4.00)
Chinese Decorative Arts
ARTH 2871The Arts of India (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The class is an overview of Indian sculpture, architecture, and painting from the Third Millennium BC to the 18th century AD and includes works from Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Islamic traditions.
ARTH 2961Arts of the Islamic World (3.00 - 4.00)
The class is an overview of art made in the service of Islam in the Central Islamic Lands, Egypt, North Africa, Spain, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and South and Southeast Asia.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ARTH 2993Independent Study (3.00)
Independent study in the history of art.
Course was offered Fall 2010
ARTH 3051Greek Vase Painting (4.00)
Survey of the major styles, techniques, and painters of Greek vases produced in the Archaic and Classical periods (c. 700-350 b.c.). Emphasizes themes of myth and daily life, the relationship of vases to other ancient arts, the legacy of form and decoration in the arts of later periods, such as 18th century England, and comparisons with other cultures, such as the Native American southwest. Prerequisite: any course in Art History, Anthropology, Classics or History.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
ARTH 3052Art and Poetry in Classical Greece (3.00)
Study of the major themes in Greek sculpture and painting of the fifth century, including mythological narrative, cult practices, banqueting, and athletics. In order to view these themes in the context of classical Greek culture, the course seeks out shared structures of response and feeling in contemporary poetry; including readings in translation in Anakreon, Pindar, Aischylos, Sophokles, and Euripides.
ARTH 3053The Greek City (3.00)
Study of the Greek city from the Archaic to the Hellenistic period. The course focuses on such themes as city planning, public buildings and houses, gender distinctions, the relationship between city and territory, and the nature of the polis.
ARTH 3061Roman Architecture (3.00)
Study of the history of Roman architecture from the Republic to the late empire with special emphasis on the evolution of urban architecture in Rome. Also considered are Roman villas, Roman landscape architecture, the cities of Pompeii and Ostia, major sites of the Roman provinces, and the architectural and archaeological field methods used in dealing with ancient architecture.
ARTH 3062Pompeii (3.00)
Explores the life, art, architecture, urban development, religion, economy, and daily life of the famous Roman city destroyed in the cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in a.d. 79.
ARTH 3151Art and Science in the Middle Ages (3.00 - 4.00)
During the medieval period, power and knowledge required the endorsement of clerics. Alongside secular courtiers they also cultivated creative expressions of their erudition, revealing the medieval interpenetration of art, science and religion. The artworks surveyed in this course provide lasting records of critically creative confrontations between the scientific and spiritual traditions linked to medieval Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
Course was offered Spring 2014
ARTH 3251Gender and Art in Renaissance Italy (3.00 - 4.00)
Examines how notions of gender shaped the production, patronage, and fruition of the visual arts in Italy between 1350 and 1600. Prerequisite: A previous course in art history or gender studies.
ARTH 3253Renaissance Art and Literature (3.00)
Examines the interrelations between literature and the visual arts in Italy from 1300 to 1600. The writings of Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio and their followers are analyzed in relation to the painting, sculpture, and architecture of Giotto, Brunelleschi, Botticelli, Raphael, and Michelangelo, among others.
ARTH 3254Leonardo da Vinci (3.00)
An analysis of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings, drawings, and notes, giving special attention to his writings and drawings on human anatomy, the theory of light and shade, color theory, and pictorial composition. His work is considered in relation to the works of fellow artists such as Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo as well as within the context of Renaissance investigation of the natural world. Prerequisite: One course in the humanities.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011
ARTH 3255Renaissance Art on Site (3.00)
Firsthand, direct knowledge of Renaissance art and architecture through an intensive program of on-site visits in Florence and Rome. The course aims to provide a deeper understanding of the specificity of images and sites; that is, their materials, texture, scale, size, proportions, colors, and volumes. It also aims to instill a full sense of the importance of the original location for the understanding and interpretation of Renaissance art. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ARTH 3257Michelangelo and His Time (3.00)
Analyzes the work of Michelangelo in sculpture, painting and architecture in relation to his contemporaries in Italy and the North. The class focuses on the close investigation of his preparatory drawings, letters, poems and documents. Prerequisite: One course in the history of art beyond the level of ARTH 1051 and 1052
Course was offered Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ARTH 3281Rembrandt (3.00)
Study of the life and work of the great Dutch seventeenth-century master. Topics include Rembrandt's interpretation of the Bible and the nature of his religious convictions, his relationship to classical and Renaissance culture, his rivalry with Rubens, and the expressive purposes of his distinctive techniques in painting, drawing, and etching.
ARTH 3351British Art: Tudors through Victoria (3.00)
Surveys English (British) painting, sculpture, and printmaking from the reign of Henry VII Tudor (1485) to the death of Queen Victoria (1901). Major artists such as Holbein, Mor, Mytens, Rubens, van Dyck, Lely, Kneller, Hogarth, Rysbrack, Roubilliac, Gainsborough, Reynolds, Rowlandson, Flaxman, Lawrence, Constable, Turner, Landseer, the Pre-Raphaelites and Alma-Taddema are examined in their political, social, economic, spiritual, and aesthetic contexts. Prerequisite: At least one post-medieval art history course is recommended.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ARTH 3491Women Photographers and Feminist Aesthetics (3.00)
This course explores the question of whether there might be something called a 'feminist aesthetics.' We look at the work of a handful of women photographers, and read criticism about photography, to leverage our exploration into feminist aesthetics. The course works within the frame of feminist discourse. It presents the work of a small number of photographers whose work we will interpret in conjunction with readings in criticism and theory.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
ARTH 3525Topics in Renaissance Art History (3.00 - 4.00)
Examines focused topics in Renaissance Art History.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ARTH 3545Topics In 20th/21st Century Art (3.00 - 4.00)
Examines focused topics in 20th/21st Art History.
ARTH 3559New Course in History of Art (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject History in Art.
ARTH 3591Art History Colloquium (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The Art History Colloquium combines lecture and discussion. Subject varies with the instructor, who may decide to focus attention either on a particular period, artist, or theme, or on the broader question of the aims and methods of art history. Subject is announced prior to each registration period. This course fulfills the second writing requirement, involving at least two writing assignments totaling at a minimum 4,000 words (20 pages).
ARTH 3595Art History Practicum (3.00)
The Art History Practicum course places added emphasis on immersive experience and the active construction of knowledge, involving hands-on projects, experiments, lab work, and field trips of varying lengths, including on-site studies at archaeological sites, laboratories, or museums.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ARTH 3651Anthropology of Australian Aboriginal Art (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This class studies the intersection of anthropology, art and material culture focusing on Australian Aboriginal art. We examine how Aboriginal art has moved from relative obscurity to global recognition over the past 30 yrs. Topics include the historical and cultural contexts of invention, production, marketing and appropriation of Aboriginal art. Students will conduct research using the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection and Study Center.
ARTH 3751Material Life in Early America (3.00)
Studies American domestic environments (architecture, landscapes, rural and urban settings) and decorative arts (furniture, silver, ceramics, and glass) in relation to their social, cultural, and historical contexts from European settlement to 1825. Prerequisite: At least one course in either American art or early American history or literature is recommended.
ARTH 3761Women in American Art (3.00)
Analyzes the roles played by women both as visual artists and as the subjects of representation in American art from the colonial period to the present. Explores the changing cultural context and institutions that support or inhibit women's artistic activity and help to shape their public presentation. Some background in either art history or women's studies is desirable.
ARTH 3781New York School (4.00)
The New York School focuses on the background, development, and dissemination of abstract expressionism, beginning with an examination of the place and politics of the artist in America in the depression era. The slide lectures and required readings examine the social and intellectual groundings of the subjects of abstract painting in the 1940s and the development of an international art scene in New York in the 1950s.
Course was offered Spring 2010
ARTH 3861Chinese Art (3.00 - 4.00)
The course is a survey of the major epochs of Chinese art from pre-historic to the modern period. The course intends to familiarize students with the important artistic traditions developed in China: ceramics, bronzes, funerary art and ritual, Buddhist art, painting, and garden architecture. It seeks to understand artistic form in relation to technology, political and religious beliefs, and social and historical contexts, with focus on the role of the state or individuals as patrons of the arts. It also introduces the major philosophic and religious traditions (Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism) that have shaped cultural and aesthetic ideals, Chinese art theories, and the writings of leading scholars.
ARTH 3862Japanese Art (3.00)
Introduces the arts and culture of Japan. Focuses on key monuments and artistic traditions that have played central roles in Japanese art and society. Analyzes how artists, architects, and patrons expressed their ideals in visual terms. Examines sculptures, paintings, and decorative objects and their underlying artistic and cultural values.
ARTH 3951African Art (3.00)
Studies Africa's chief forms of visual art from prehistoric times to the present.
ARTH 3993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study in the history of art
ARTH 4051Art History: Theory and Practice (3.00)
This course introduces art history majors to the basic tools and methods of art historical research, and to the theoretical and historical questions of art historical interpretation. The course will survey a number of current approaches to the explanation and interpretation of works of art, and briefly address the history of art history. Prerequisite: Major or minor in art history.
ARTH 4591Undergraduate Seminar in the History of Art (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Subject varies with the instructor, who may decide to focus attention either on a particular period, artist, or theme, or on the broader question of the aims and methods of art history. Subject is announced prior to each registration period. Representative subjects include the life and art of Pompeii, Roman painting and mosaics, history and connoisseurship of baroque prints, art and politics in revolutionary Europe, Picasso and painting, and problems in American art and culture. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ARTH 4951University Museums Internship (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is the second semester of the internship at either the Fralin Museum of Art or Kluge Ruhe. Students will work approximately 100 hours per semester in the museum, and will participate in three training sessions and three academic seminars. Prequisite: ARTH/GDS 4951 and instructor permission, by application. Please see information at www.virginia.edu/art/arthistory/courses and www.artsandsciences.virginia.edu/globaldevelopment
ARTH 4952University Museums Internship (3.00)
This is the second semester internship at either UVA Art Museum or Kluge Ruhe. Students will work approximately 100 hours per semester in the museum, and will participate in three training sessions and three academic seminars. ARTH/GDS 4951 and instructor permission, by application; deadline May 1. Please see information at www.virginia.edu/art/arthistory/courses and www.artsandsciences.virginia.edu/globaldevelopment
ARTH 4998Undergraduate Thesis Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research for a thesis of approximately 50 written pages undertaken in the fall semester of the fourth year by art history majors who have been accepted into the department's Distinguished Majors Program.
ARTH 4999Undergraduate Thesis Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Writing of a thesis of approximately 50 written pages undertaken in the spring semester of the fourth year by art history majors who have been accepted into the department's Distinguished Majors Program.
ARTH 5559New Course in Art History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of art history.
Course was offered Spring 2016
Studio Art
ARTS 1000Drawing at Sea I (3.00)
This course will focus on the fundamentals of drawing: visual perception, elements of line, gesture, proportion, spatial relationships, scale, value, and texture. It is intended for beginning students. During the semester, students will develop a range of skills that will enable them to hone their observational sensibilities and then apply them to their work.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2012
ARTS 1010Drawing at Sea II (3.00)
This course is intended for students who have previously completed a college level drawing class (either Introduction to Drawing or Introduction to Figure Drawing). Building on the principles of basic drawing, students will further investigate drawing from observation and creating the illusion of 3-dimensional form and space on a 2-dimensional surface.
ARTS 1220Intro to Digital Media at Sea (3.00)
The course will be an introduction to digital imagery, using photography as the source for creative manipulation in Adobe Photoshop. At the beginning of the semester, questions about how to use one's camera skillfully, how to compose an interesting photograph, how to interpret and to evaluate work will be addressed.
Course was offered Fall 2012
ARTS 1559New Course in Studio Art (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of studio art.
ARTS 1710Intro to Painting at Sea (3.00)
Designed for beginning painters, the course will introduce students to color theory, color mixing, and color application. It aims to improve observational skills in both drawing and painting. Students will experiment with composition and collage construction.
ARTS 2110Introduction to Photography I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Focuses on gaining a working understanding of black and white photo processes and, most importantly, opening up a dialogue about photography. Class assignments help students understand the visual language of photography using 35mm film and printing in the darkroom. In addition, lectures explore examples from the historical and contemporary worlds of fine art photography and readings range from art and philosophy to science. Prereq: ARTS 2610
ARTS 2112Introduction to Photography II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Building off of 2110, this course offers an introduction to color photography, digital printing methods, and medium format cameras. Advanced skills are demonstrated and practiced with the goal of increasing the quality of the work. Further explorations into historical and contemporary art issues via presentations, visiting artists, and readings increase awareness. Students create a final portfolio. Prerequisite: ARTS 2110
ARTS 2220Introduction to New Media I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This class introduces digital techniques in the context of fine art. Topics covered include digital imaging and basic interactive art. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610.
ARTS 2222Introduction to New Media II (3.00)
Building on the skills and concepts established in ARTS 2220, this class introduces animation techniques in the context of fine arts. Prerequisite: ARTS 2220.
ARTS 2310Installation and Performance Art I (3.00)
This course introduces new art genres including installation, performance, and video documentation to the student's art practice. Includes contemporary Art History, theory, and the creation of art made with non-traditional materials, methods and formats. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610
Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2010
ARTS 2312Installation and Performance Art II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2310.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ARTS 2370Introduction to Cinematography I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The course introduces experimental 16mm film production as a practice of visual art. These courses include technical, historical, and theoretical issues that apply to cinematography and its relationship to the traditional visual arts. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610.
ARTS 2372Introduction to Cinematography II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2370
ARTS 2511Special Topics in Photography (3.00)
This course will focus on the topic of documentary photography, a working style that combines accurate depiction with impassioned advocacy, usually with the goal of arousing public commitment to social change. Since the 1980s this mode has expanded to include formal and iconographical investigation of social experience with a counterstain of personal images. This class will use digital photography to develop projects and portfolios.
ARTS 2559New Course in Studio Art (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of studio art.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ARTS 2560Special Topics in Printmaking (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the specialized materials, methods, processes, and cultural issues as they relate to the history and practice of Printmaking
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
ARTS 2570Special Topics in Painting (3.00)
Students are introduced to specialized materials, methods and cultural issues as they relate to painting.
Course was offered Summer 2015, Spring 2012, Fall 2011
ARTS 2580Special Topics in Sculpture (3.00)
An introduction to the specialized materials, methods, processes, and cultural issues as they relate to the history and practice of Sculpture
ARTS 2610Introduction to Drawing I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Drawing provides students with a foundation of skills, judgement, and observational abilities that are essential to artistic expression. ARTS2000 is required for every Studio Art major and minor and a prerequisite for all other media related courses in Studio Art.
ARTS 2620Introduction to Drawing II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continuation of ARTS 2610 with projects emphasizing on drawing skills and analytical thinking. The majority of assignments will be concept-based to encourage students to develop individual visual language. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610.
ARTS 2630Life Drawing I (3.00)
Creations of drawings of a living model in various media. Topics include artistic anatomy, figure and portrait drawing. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610.
ARTS 2632Life Drawing II (3.00)
Creations of drawings of a living model in various media. Topics include artistic anatomy, figure and portrait drawing. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610.
ARTS 2670Introduction to Printmaking I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to basic black and white etching techniques, basic black and white plate lithography, and techniques of stone lithography. Printmaking professors and course content vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610 and either ARTS 2620, ARTS 2630, or ARTS 2632.
ARTS 2672Introduction to Printmaking II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: ARTS 2670.
ARTS 2710Introduction to Painting I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to basic oil painting techniques and materials emphasizing perception and color. Assignments are designed to assist the student in understanding the creative process and interpreting the environment through a variety of subject matter expressed in painted images. Encourages individual stylistic development. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610 and either ARTS 2620, ARTS 2630, or ARTS 2632
ARTS 2712Introduction to Painting II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: ARTS 2710.
ARTS 2810Introduction to Sculpture I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Investigates the sculptural process through modeling, carving, fabricating and casting. Examines traditional and contemporary concerns of sculpture by analyzing historical examples and work done in class. Prerequisite: ARTS 2610 and either ARTS 2620, ARTS 2630, or ARTS 2632.
ARTS 2812Introduction to Sculpture II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: ARTS 2810.
ARTS 3110Intermediate Photography I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Expands technical possibilities available to students by introducing large format cameras. Class time involves evaluating work in progress, slide presentations (sometimes by students as research projects) or discussion of reading material. Students create a final portfolio from assignments. Cameras provided. Prerequisite: ARTS 2110 and ARTS 2112
ARTS 3112Intermediate Photography II (3.00)
Explores intermediate-level photographic techniques and concepts. Specific course content varies according to faculty. (Spring only). Prerequisite: ARTS 2110 and ARTS 2112.
ARTS 3220Intermediate New Media Part I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This class continues the investigation of digital art begun in ARTS 2220 and 2222 through the introduction of experimental video history and techniques. Prerequisite: ARTS 2220 and ARTS 2222.
ARTS 3222Intermediate New Media II (3.00)
This class focuses primarily on creative and conceptual development within the technical and artistic framework established in previous semesters. Prerequisite: ARTS 2220 and ARTS 2222.
ARTS 3370Intermediate Cinematography I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course continues the practice of 16mm experimental film production with an increased emphasis on audio and digital video motion picture making. Student will complete assignments based on genres of experimental film making such as expressionism, naturalism, and realism. Prerequisite: ARTS 2370 and ARTS 2372.
ARTS 3372Intermediate Cinematography II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2370 and ARTS 2372.
ARTS 3559New Course in Studio Art (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of studio art.
Course was offered Spring 2015
ARTS 3670Intermediate Printmaking I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes relief printing, advanced lithography techniques, including color lithography, color etching, monotypes, and further development of black and white imagery. Printmaking professors and course content vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: ARTS 2670 and ARTS 2672.
ARTS 3672Intermediate Printmaking II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2670, 2672.
ARTS 3710Intermediate Painting I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Exploration of contemporary painting materials, techniques, and concepts, as well as a continuation of basic oil painting processes. Assignments are designed to assist the student in developing their perceptions and imagination and translating them into painted images. Direction is given to the formation of personal original painting styles. Prerequisite: ARTS 2710, 2712.
ARTS 3712Intermediate Painting II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2710, 2712.
ARTS 3810Sculpture I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continuation of ARTS 2810 and ARTS 2812 with greater emphasis on the special problems of the sculptural discipline. Prerequisite: ARTS 2810, 2812.
ARTS 3812Sculpture II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 2810, 2812.
ARTS 4110Advanced Photography I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Group study designed to assist students in preparing their required thesis exhibitions. Meets twice a week as a group to evaluate and discuss work in progress. (Fall only.) Prerequisite: ARTS 3110 or ARTS 3112.
ARTS 4112Advanced Photography II (3.00)
Assists students in preparing their required thesis exhibitions. Meets twice a week as a group to evaluate and discuss work in progress. Students participate in class portfolio and acquire a print from each member of the class. One becomes part of the University collection. Graduating fourth-year students are expected to complete a quality slide portfolio, resume, and artist statement in conjunction with the thesis exhibition. (Spring only) Prerequisite: ARTS 3110 or ARTS 3112.
ARTS 4220Advanced New Media I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This class encourages independent development of a semester long project that engages with the discourses and techniques around contemporary new media art. Prerequisite: ARTS 3220 or ARTS 3222.
ARTS 4222Advanced New Media II (3.00)
A continuation of artistic investigations begun in ARTS 4220. Prerequisite: ARTS 3220 or ARTS 3222.
ARTS 4370Advanced Cinematography I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Course continues the practice of 16mm film or digital video experimental production with an emphasis on a completed piece for public screenings or exhibitions. Prerequisite: ARTS 3370 or ARTS 3372.
ARTS 4372Advanced Cinematography II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 3370 or ARTS 3372.
ARTS 4450Distinguished Major Project (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intensive independent work using either sculpture, photography, printmaking, cinematography, or painting as the primary medium, culminating in a coherent body of work under direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Admission to the Distinguished Major Program.
ARTS 4452Distinguished Major Project (3.00)
Intensive independent work using either sculpture, photography, printmaking, cinematography, or painting as the primary medium, culminating in a coherent body of work under direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Admission to the Distinguished Major Program. ARTS 4450 Prerequisite: Admission to the Distinguished Major Program.
ARTS 4670Advanced Problems in Printmaking (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Designed for students who have completed two or more semesters of study of a specific printmaking technique (woodcut, etching, or lithography) and wish to continue their exploration of that technique. Prerequisite: ARTS 3670 or 3672.
ARTS 4672Advanced Problems in Printmaking (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 3670 or 3672.
ARTS 4710Advanced Painting I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The capstone of a three year study in painting. Continues the investigation of oil painting as an expressive medium and stresses the development of students' ability to conceive and execute a series of thematically related paintings over the course of the semester. Painting professors and course content vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: ARTS 3710 or 3712.
ARTS 4712Advanced Painting II (3.00)
Painting professors and course content vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: ARTS 3710 or ARTS 3712.
ARTS 4810Advanced Sculpture I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continuation of the sculpture sequence with greater emphasis on developing a student's individual voice. Advanced projects in moldmaking, metal casting, and non-traditional sculpture materials are assigned. The creation of a sculptural installation is also assigned. Sculpture professors and course content vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: ARTS 3810 or 3812.
ARTS 4812Advanced Sculpture II (3.00)
Prerequisite: ARTS 3810 or 3812.
ARTS 4900Advanced Project in Art (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Investigation and development of a consistent idea or theme in painting, sculpture, or the graphic arts. May be taken more than once under the same course number by students who are sufficiently advanced in studio work. This course is not intended to be used for major credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ARTS 5900Graduate Projects in Studio Art (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced problems and situations in art-making including the development of skills related to the creation of new research.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Astronomy (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Astronomy
ASTR 1210Introduction to the Sky and Solar System (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A study of the night sky primarily for non-science majors. Provides a brief history of astronomy through Newton. Topics include the properties of the sun, earth, moon, planets, asteroids, meteors and comets; origin and evolution of the solar system; life in the universe; and recent results from space missions and ground-based telescopes.
ASTR 1220Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A study of stars, star formation, and evolution primarily for non-science majors. Topics include light, atoms, and modern observing technologies; origin of the chemical elements; supernovae, pulsars, neutron stars, and black holes; structure and evolution of our galaxy; nature of other galaxies; active galaxies and quasars; expanding universe, cosmology, the big bang, and the early universe.
ASTR 1230Introduction to Astronomical Observation (3.00)
An independent laboratory class for non-science majors, meeting at night, in which students work individually or in small groups on observational projects that focus on the study of constellations, planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies using binoculars, 8-inch telescopes, and imaging equipment at the department's student observatory. Prerequisites: ASTR 1210, 1220, or 1270 or instructor permission.
ASTR 1260Threats from Outer Space (3.00)
This introductory astronomy course for non-science majors deals with harmful, or potentially harmful, astronomical phenomena such as asteroid/comet impacts, supernovae, gamma ray bursts, solar storms, cosmic rays, black holes, galaxy collisions, and the end of the universe. Physical principles will be used to evaluate the dangers involved.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ASTR 1270Unsolved Mysteries in the Universe (3.00)
An exploration of the unsolved mysteries in the universe and the limits of our knowledge for non-science majors. The class emphasizes the nature of scientific endeavor, and explores the boundaries between science, philosophy, and metaphysics. A number of thought provoking topics are discussed including the beginning and end of the universe, black holes, extraterrestrial life, the nature of time, dark matter and dark energy.
ASTR 1280The Origins of Almost Everything (3.00)
From ancient Babylon to modern cosmology, nearly every culture on Earth has stories and myths of creation. It is a universal human desire to understand where we came. In this introductory astronomy class for non-science majors, students will explore the origins of the Universe, structure and galaxies, stars, planets and life. The course will use the content to illustrate the nature of science and scientific inquiry.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ASTR 1500Seminar (1.00)
Primarily for first and second year students, taught on a voluntary basis by a faculty member. Topics vary.
ASTR 1510Seminar (1.00)
Primarily for first and second year students, taught on a voluntary basis by a faculty member. Topics vary.
ASTR 1559New Course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of astronomy.
ASTR 1610Intro to Astronomical Research for Potential Astronomy/Astrophysics Majors (1.00)
For first and second year students considering Astronomy/Astronomy-Physics as a major, or current A/A-P majors. Faculty will present ongoing research to introduce students to both the subject matter and the required physical, mathematical, and computational background of contemporary astronomy research. Potential long term undergraduate research projects will be emphasized. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus and one semester of physics.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ASTR 2110Introduction to Astrophysics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Primarily for science majors. A thorough discussion of the basic concepts and methods of solar system, stellar, galactic, and extragalactic astronomy and astrophysics with an emphasis on physical principles. Prerequisite/corequisite: MATH 1210 or 1310, PHYS 1610 or 2310, or instructor permission; ASTR 2110 and 2120 form a sequence and should be taken in that order.
ASTR 2120Introduction to Astrophysics II (3.00)
Primarily for science majors. A thorough discussion of the basic concepts and methods of solar system, stellar, galactic, and extragalactic astronomy and astrophysics with an emphasis on physical principles. Prerequisite/corequisite: ASTR 2110, MATH 1210 or 1310, PHYS 1610 or 2310, or instructor permission; ASTR 2110 and 2120 form a sequence and should be taken in that order.
ASTR 2559New Course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in the subject of Astronomy.
ASTR 3130Observational Astronomy (4.00)
Primarily for science majors. A lecture and laboratory course that deals with basic observational techniques in astronomy. The laboratory section generally meets at night. Students use observational facilities at the McCormick and Fan Mountain Observatories. Additional work outside posted laboratory hours will be required to take advantage of clear skies. Prerequisite: ASTR 2110,2120 or ASTR 1210,1220, or instructor permission.
ASTR 3140Introduction to Observational Radio Astronomy (3.00)
An introduction to the tools, techniques, and science of radio astronomy. Discussion includes fundamentals of measuring radio signals, radiometers, antennas, and interferometers, supplemented by illustrative labs; radio emission mechanisms and simple radiative transfer; radio emission from the Sun and planets, stars, galactic and extragalactic sources, and the cosmic microwave background. Prerequisite: ASTR 2110, 2120.
ASTR 3340Teaching Astronomy (3.00)
A seminar-style class offered primarily for non-majors planning to teach science or looking to improve their ablility to communicate science effectively. In addition to astronomy content, students will learn effective teaching strategies and gain practical experience by developing and implementing their own concept-based astronomy lessons. Prerequisite: ASTR 1210, 1240; instructor permission
ASTR 3410Archaeo-Astronomy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Open to non-science students. Discussion of prescientific astronomy, including Mayan, Babylonian, and ancient Chinese astronomy, and the significance of relics such as Stonehenge. Discusses the usefulness of ancient records in the study of current astrophysical problems such as supernova outbursts. Uses current literature from several disciplines, including astronomy, archaeology, and anthropology. Prerequisite/corequisite: A 1000- or 2000-level ASTR course, or instructor permission.
ASTR 3420Life Beyond the Earth (3.00)
Open to non-science students. Studies the possibility of intelligent extraterrestrial life; methods and desirability of interstellar communication; prospects for humanity's colonization of space; interaction of space colonies; and the search for other civilizations. Prerequisite/corequisite: A 1000- or 2000-level ASTR course or instructor permission.
ASTR 3460Development of Modern Astronomy (3.00)
The 20th Century saw a revolution in our study of the origin and evolution of the universe. It was a dynamic period with the opening of the electromagnetic spectrum and the transition to "Big Science." This course is a survey of the development of modern astrophysics, with an emphasis on the second half of the 20th Century. Prerequisite: A 1000- or 2000-level ASTR course or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
ASTR 3470Science and Controversy in Astronomy (3.00)
Open to non-science students. Investigates controversial topics in science and pseudo-science from the astronomer's perspective. Analyzes methods of science and the nature of scientific evidence, and their implications for unresolved astrophysical problems. Topics include extraterrestrial life, UFO's, Velikovsky, von Daniken, and astrology. Prerequisite/corequisite: ASTR 1210 or 1240, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2011
ASTR 3480Introduction to Cosmology (3.00)
Open to first-year students; primarily for non-science students. A descriptive introduction to the study of the ultimate structure and evolution of the universe. Covers the history of the universe, cosmological speculation, and the nature of the galaxies. Provides a qualitative introduction to relativity theory and the nature of space-time, black holes, models of the universe (big bang, steady-state, etc.) and methods of testing them.
ASTR 3559New Course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of astronomy.
Course was offered Spring 2010
ASTR 3880Planetary Astronomy (3.00)
Studies the origin and evolution of the bodies in the solar system, emphasizing the geology of the planets and satellites of the inner solar system and the satellites of the gaseous planets. Topics will include the interpretation of remote sensing data, the chemistry and dynamics of planetary atmospheres and their interactions with the planetary surfaces, and the role of impacts. Prerequisite: Introductory course in geosciences or astronomy.
ASTR 3881Planetary Astronomy Laboratory (1.00)
Optional one hour laboratory for students in ASTR 3880 that provides practical experience in accessing and analyzing data related to the origin and geology of solar system planetary bodies, including the Moon, Mars, and outer planet satellites.
ASTR 4140Research Methods in Astrophysics (3.00)
Primarily for astronomy/astrophysics majors. Students will be exposed to a research methods-intensive set of mini projects,with emphasis on current active areas of astrophysics research. The goal is to prepare students for research in astrophysics. Topics will include databases and database manipulation, astronomical surveys, statistics, space observatories and observation planning, intro to numerical simulations, and proposal writing. Prerequisites: ASTR 2110/2120 and PHYS 2660, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ASTR 4559New Course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of astronomy.
ASTR 4810Astrophysics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Basic concepts in mechanics, statistical physics, atomic and nuclear structure, and radiative transfer are developed and applied to selected fundamental problems in the areas of stellar structure, stellar atmospheres, the interstellar medium, and extragalactic astrophysics. Prerequisite: ASTR 2110, 2120 (recommended); MATH 5210, 5220; PHYS 3210, 3310 (concurrent), 3430 (concurrent), 3650; or instructor permission.
ASTR 4993Tutorial (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study of a topic of special interest to the student under individual supervision by a faculty member. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ASTR 4998Senior Thesis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ASTR 5010Astrophysical Processes (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the basic physics of astronomy and astrophysics organized around learning physical principles and applying them to astrophysical objects. Physics covered will be chosen from fluid mechanics, radiative transfer, statistical mechanics, classical and quantum radiation processes, and quantum mechanics of atomic and molecular structure. This graduate course will involve more complex and difficult assignments than ASTR 4810. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission.
ASTR 5110Astronomical Techniques (3.00)
Surveys modern techniques of radiation measurement, data analysis, and image processing, and their application to astrophysical problems, especially the physical properties of stars and galaxies. Relevant laboratory experiments and observations with the department's telescopes are included. Students are expected to develop a familiarity with programming and other basic computer skills if they do not already possess them. Prerequisite: ASTR 2110-2120; PHYS 3420, 3430 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
ASTR 5260Introduction to Astrochemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This interdisciplinary course will introduce advanced undergraduates and graduates to molecules and their chemistry in different sources throughout the universe. Topics include gas-phase and grain-surface reactions, astronomical spectroscopy, laboratory experiments, and astrochemical modeling. Prerequisite: There are no formal prerequisites, but some knowledge of chemical kinetics, spectroscopy, and/or the interstellar medium will be helpful.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013
ASTR 5340Introductory Radio Astronomy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the fundamentals of measuring power and power spectra, antennas, interferometers, and radiometers. Topics include thermal radiation, synchrotron radiation, and line frequency radiation; and radio emission from the planets, sun, flare stars, pulsars, supernovae, interstellar gas, galaxies, and quasi-stellar sources.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
ASTR 5350Introduction to Radio Astronomy Instrumentation (3.00)
An introduction to the instrumentation of radio astronomy. Discussion includes fundamentals of measuring radio signals, noise theory, basic radiometry, antennas, low noise electronics, coherent receivers, signal processing for continuum and spectral line studies, and arrays. Lecture material is supplemented by illustrative labs. Prerequisite: ASTR 5340 or Instructor permission.
ASTR 5420Interstellar Medium (3.00)
Studies the physics of the interstellar gas and grains, the distribution and dynamics of gas, and cosmic radiation and interstellar magnetic fields. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
ASTR 5430Stellar Astrophysics (3.00)
Studies observed properties and physics of stars including radiative transfer; stellar thermodynamics; convection; formation of spectra in atmospheres; equations of stellar structure; nuclear reactions; stellar evolution; and nucleosynthesis. Includes applicable numerical techniques. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ASTR 5440Stellar Astrophysics (3.00)
Studies observed properties and physics of stars including radiative transfer; stellar thermodynamics; convection; formation of spectra in atmospheres; equations of stellar structure; nuclear reactions; stellar evolution; and nucleosynthesis. Includes applicable numerical techniques. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
ASTR 5450High Energy Astrophysics (3.00)
Introduces the physics of basic radiation mechanisms and particle acceleration processes that are important in high energy phenomena and space science. Discusses applications to pulsars, active galactic nuclei, radio galaxies, quasars, and supernovae. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
ASTR 5559New Course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of astronomy.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012
ASTR 5610Galactic Structure and Stellar Populations (3.00)
Explores the structure and evolution of star clusters and galaxies, with emphasis on the kinematics, chemistry, ages, and spectral energy distributions of stellar populations. The course introduces fundamental tools of Galactic astronomy, including methods for assessing the size, shape, age, and dynamics of the Milky Way and other stellar systems, galaxy formation, interstellar gas and dust, dark matter, and the distance scale. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
ASTR 5630Extragalactic Astronomy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides an overview of extragalactic astronomy. Topics include both qualitative and quantitative discussion of various types of galaxy (ellipticals, spirals, dwarf, starburst); results from theory of stellar dynamics; groups and clusters of galaxies; active galaxies; high-redshift galaxies; galaxy evolution; the intergalactic medium; and dark matter. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate astrophysics majors and first and second year graduate students. Prerequisite: Physics and Math through PHYS 2610, MATH 3250 (or equivalent); ASTR 2110, 2120 (or equivalent).
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
ASTR 5640Extragalactic Astronomy II (3.00)
This course provides an overview of extragalactic astronomy. Topics include both a qualitative and quantitative discussion of star formation in galaxies, galaxy interactions and mergers, active galaxies and quasars, cosmology, structure formation in the universe, and galaxy formation and evolution. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate astrophysics majors and first and second year graduate students. Proposed: This course provides an overview of extragalactic astronomy. Topics include both a qualitative and quantitative discussion of star formation in galaxies, galaxy interactions and mergers, active galaxies and quasars, cosmology, structure formation in the universe, and galaxy formation and evolution. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate astrophysics majors and first and second year graduate students. Prerequisite: ASTR 5630 or Instructor Permission
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011
ASTR 6210Introduction to Sky and Solar System Concepts (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 1210. Students are offered special assignments and consultation on introductory astronomy concepts on the sky and solar system related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections, but restricted to graduate students in the Curry school. Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.
ASTR 6220Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Universe Concepts (3.00)
The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 1220. Students are offered special assignments and consultation on introductory astronomy concepts on the stars, galaxies and universe related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections but restricted to graduate students in the Curry school. Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.
ASTR 6230Introduction to Astronomical Observation Concepts (3.00)
The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 1230. Students are offered special assignments and consultation on introductory concepts in observational astronomy related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections. Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.
ASTR 6340Astronomy Concepts in the Classroom (3.00)
A seminar-style class offered for graduate students in the School of Education and in-service teachers seeking credit towards (re) certification. In addition to astronomy content, students will learn effective astronomy lessons. Prerequisite: instructor permission
ASTR 6420Life Beyond the Earth Concepts (3.00)
The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 3420. Students are offered special reading assignments and consultation on extraterrestrial life concepts related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections. Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.
ASTR 6470Science and Controversy Concepts (3.00)
The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 3470. Students are offered special reading assignments and consultation on science and pseudoscience concepts related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections. Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2011
ASTR 6480Introduction to Cosmology Concepts (3.00)
The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 3480. Students are offered special reading assignments and consultation on cosmology concepts related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections. Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.
ASTR 6559New course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Astronomy.
ASTR 7559New Course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in the subject of astronomy.
ASTR 8500Current Astronomical Topics (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
UVa staff and guest speakers discuss current research problems.
ASTR 8559New Course in Astronomy. (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in the subject of Astronomy.
ASTR 9559New Course in Astronomy (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Astronomy.
ASTR 9995Supervised Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Under supervision, the student undertakes or assists with a current research problem. This course may be repeated for credit.
ASTR 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
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BIOL 1040The DNA Revolution in Science and Society (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Imagine a world where your DNA is sequenced for free and any human gene can be altered at will. The goal of this course is to address the question: can our society be better prepared for this transformation in science? Is genetic privacy achievable or genetic discrimination avoidable? Who owns your genes? Do your genes drive your medical future? Classes involve student perspectives and discussions with experts in science, policy, ethics and law.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
BIOL 1050Genetics for an Informed Citizen (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Genetics and Genomics form the basis for much of modern biology and the future of medical practice. A basic understanding of them is important for people to be able to evaluate the science behind many issues both public and private. Genetics and Genomics and some of the ways they confront and inform modern life will be covered in a way that is accessible to non-scientists.
BIOL 1060Principles of Nutrition (3.00)
Paleo or South Beach? Are supplements wise? Together we will investigate advertising claims, discover & evaluate nutritional resources, discuss public policies & food industry regulations, search through data from epidemiological studies and read clinical cases. To do this, we will delve deep into the physiological workings of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the molecular metabolic pathways that cells and tissues need to survive & thrive.
BIOL 1080Nerve Cells, Networks and Animal Behavior (3.00)
Ecolocation in bats, development of learning in songbirds, paralytic goats and toxic fish. In this course, we'll examine these and other examples from nature to model the fundamental properties of neurons and the neural circuits that underlie various aspects of animal behavior. Building an understanding of the structure & function of the nervous system will include consideration of the evolutionary and developmental emergence of its properties.
Course was offered Spring 2016
BIOL 1210Human Biology and Disease (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces how the human body works using basic biological principles. Uses disease as a lens to develop healthcare literacy and to understand fundamental healthcare decisions. This course provides tools to help make informed choices as voters and consumers.
BIOL 1559New Course in Biology (3.00)
New course in the subject of Biology.
BIOL 2030Introductory Biology Laboratory I (1.00)
An investigative experience illustrating modern methods of studying genes and proteins including techniques of DNA isolation, separation, cloning, sequencing, creating recombinant DNA, and using bioinformatics tools. Prerequisite: Limited to 2nd, 3rd, 4th year students who have completed BIOL2010
BIOL 2040Introductory Biology Laboratory II (1.00)
Studies life forms, from simple to complex organization, demonstrating the unique properties of living organisms. Exercises focus on evolution, physiology and development. Prerequisite: Limited to 2nd, 3rd, 4th year students who have completed BIOL2020
BIOL 2100Introduction to Biology with Laboratory: Cell Biology & Genetics (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
BIOL 2100 is one of two semester courses that together provide an intensive introduction to biology for prospective Biology majors and pre-health (med, vet, dental) students. This course focuses on the fundamentals of cell biology and genetics with an emphasis on classical and modern experimental approaches. Lecture topics and concepts are reinforced and extended during once-weekly laboratory/small group discussions.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Fall 2015
BIOL 2200Introduction to Biology w/Laboratory: Organismal & Evolutionary Biology (4.00)
BIOL 2200 is one of two semester courses that together provide an intensive introduction to biology for prospective Biology majors and pre-health (med, vet, dental) students. This course focuses on evolution, physiology and development. Lecture topics and concepts are reinforced and extended during once-weekly laboratory/small group discussions. The Introductory courses are not sequenced and may be taken in either order.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Spring 2016
BIOL 2559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of biology.
BIOL 2757Science Writing: Creative Approaches to Biology & Ecology (3.00)
Writing is fundamental to the practice of science. We write about individual organisms, ecosystems, and patterns, to record our findings and to reach broader audiences. This course explores diverse writing styles to improve student communication both inside scientific communities and to the public. Students will be inspired by their experiences at MLBS and by prominent nature and science writers to create a variety of written works.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
BIOL 2900Teaching Methods for Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This STEM teaching course will help Undergraduate TAs integrate learning theory and effective student engagement practices into their teaching. UTAs will participate in guided discussions to relate recommendations from the education literature to their classroom experiences. Assignments will include learning activities, such as teaching observations & reflections, and designing interventions to assist students with difficult topics/skills.
Course was offered Fall 2016
BIOL 3000Cell Biology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the fundamental principles of eukaryotic cell biology at the molecular level. Topics will include: structure and function of the plasma membrane, transport of small molecules, ions and macromolecular complexes across membranes, protein trafficking, the cytoskeleton, signal transduction pathways , and the control of cell division and cellular proliferation. Prerequisites: Must have completed BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104 and any two of the following classes CHEM 1410, 1420, 1810 & 1820.
BIOL 3010Genetics and Molecular Biology (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
What makes humans different from fruit flies? Why does your brain have neurons and not liver cells? This course is all about the answer to these questions: It's the genes! This course covers the chemical make-up of genes, how they're passed on through generations, how they're expressed and how that expression is regulated, how disruption in the structure and expression of genes arise and how those disruptions lead to cellular defects and disease. Prerequisite: Must have completed BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104 and either CHEM 1410 or CHEM 1810 or CHEM 1610.
BIOL 3020Evolution and Ecology (3.00)
Examines the mechanisms of evolutionary change, with an emphasis on the genetic and evolutionary principles needed to understand the diversification of life on earth.  Covers the ecology of individuals and population dynamics.  Major topics include the genetics and ecology of natural populations, adaptation, molecular evolution and macroevolution, and the application of evolutionary and ecological concepts to conservation biology.  Required for all Biology majors. Prerequisite: Must have completed BIOL 2200 or BIOL 2020
BIOL 3030Biochemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Biochemistry underlies nearly every biological process, from environmental science to medicine. When living systems are in chemical and energetic balance, organisms thrive. When they're out of balance, as in disease or unpredictable environments, life is compromised. This course will explain how simple chemical and physical principles apply to the major classes of biological macromolecules that maintain life. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104 and BIOL 2020 or BIOL 2040 and either CHEM 2410 or CHEM 1820
BIOL 3040Developmental and Regenerative Biology (3.00)
Are developmental biology and regenerative biology one and the same? Throughout this course, we will emphasize both classical and modern experimental approaches that have been used to unravel the genetic, molecular and celluar mechanisms of development. Additionally, the practical value of understanding development is enormous, and the relationship between embryology and clinical applications will be a theme that runs throughout the course.
Course was offered Spring 2016
BIOL 3050Introduction to Neurobiology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes the concepts of general neurobiology, including basic electrophysiology and electrochemistry, origin of bioelectric potentials, sensory, motor, integrative and developmental neurobiology, and conceptual models of simple learning. Prerequisite: Must have completed BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104 and BIOL 2020 or BIOL 2040. May not take if previously completed BIOL 3170.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
BIOL 3080Virology (3.00)
Presents an in-depth look at the molecular biology, pathogenesis and control of animal viruses. Small pox, influenza and HIV are used as model viruses for the analysis of viral replication mechanisms, viral genetics and the evolutionary relationship between the virus and its host. Epidemiology, transmission mechanisms, patterns of disease, and the societal impact of viruses are all discussed in terms of host/virus evolution. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020, CHEM 1410, 1420. First semester organic chemistry suggested, but not required.
BIOL 3090Biology of Infectious Disease (4.00)
Emphasis is on the principles that govern disease biology, using examples from humans, plants and animals. Topics include: diversity and types of pathogens; mechanisms of transmission, pathogenicity, and resistance; epidemiology, population regulation, and extinction; disease origins; intracellular pathogens; disease and the evolution of genetic systems; and disease in biological control and conservation. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020.
BIOL 3120Microbiology in the Genomics Era (3.00)
Microbes rule. In this course, we will explore how microbes rule the world and how genomics has revolutionized the way we study them. Fundamental principles of microbiology, together with the basics of genomics will be introduced. Topics include microbial cell structure, metabolism, genetics, microbial diversity and ecology, epidemiology, genome sequencing technologies and bioinformatics. Prerequisites: Must have completed BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104 and BIOL 2020 or BIOL 2200
BIOL 3140Biology of Aging (3.00)
This interdisciplinary course will explore our current knowledge of the biology of aging in populations of plants and animals, including humans. Topics include demographic trends across species; analysis of why organisms age in the context of evolutionary theories; analysis of how organisms age in the context of cellular and physiological theories; and the genetic basis of longevity. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 and 2020.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
BIOL 3150Microbiology Laboratory (3.00)
An introduction to microorganisms and to basic microbiological principles through laboratory experimentation. Emphasis is on the structure, physiology and genetics of bacteria and bacterial viruses. Prerequisite: Must have completed or be currently taking BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104
BIOL 3180Introduction to Plant Biology (3.00)
Examines basic principles of plant structure, development, classification, and physiology. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020.
BIOL 3200Basic Laboratory Investigations (3.00)
Students complete three of six 4-week laboratory modules offered; cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, development, behavior and evolution. Two of the six modules are offered concurrently in the first four weeks of the semester, two in the second four weeks, and two in the third; students complete one module in each four-week session. The learning objectives of each module are (1) to teach students the basic principles of problem solving through scientific investigation, and the written and oral skills needed to communicate results, and (2) to provide students with basic training in laboratory methodologies, techniques and protocols, and the use of laboratory instrumentation. Prerequisite: BIOL 2030, CHEM 1410, 1420.
BIOL 3210Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology Lab (3.00)
Students will acquire basic training in cell culture, cell fractionation, microscopy, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, chromatography, and immunological methods through a serries of lab investigatons. Contemporary molecular methods utilizing recombinant DNA and PCR will be included. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410-1420 or equivalent, BIOL 2010 (prerequisite) or BIOL 3000 (co-requisite), AP credit for BIOL 2010 is not sufficient.
BIOL 3220Genetics Evolution, and Behavior Laboratory (3.00)
Students apply contemporary laboratory methods, analytic tools, and experimental approaches in a series of investigations that explore important, basic concepts in the fields of genetics, evolution and behavior. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010 and 2020
Course was offered Fall 2010, Fall 2009
BIOL 3230Animal Physiology (3.00)
Focuses on selected vertebrate organ systems; considers other systems where relevant. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
BIOL 3240Introduction to Immunology (3.00)
Studies the genetics and cell biology of the vertebrate immune system, with a focus on adaptive immunity. Classic and current experimental systems are emphasized. Prerequisite: Must have completed or be currently taking BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104
BIOL 3250Introduction to Animal Behavior (3.00)
An introduction to comparative studies of animal behavior from neuroethological and evolutionary prospectives. The first deals with proximate causes of behavior, with emphasis on motor, sensory and central aspects of the nervous system. The second deals with ultimate causes, with emphases on natural selection, natural history, and adaptive aspects of behavior. Prerequisite: Must have completed BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104 and BIOL 2020 or BIOL 2200
BIOL 3280Ornithology (3.00)
This course is an introduction to avian biology. Major topics include evolutionary history, genetics, anatomy and physiology, behavior and communication, reproduction and development, and ecology and conservation. Through the study of birds, the most diverse lineage of terrestrial vertebrates, students learn broadly applicable concepts of organismal biology and gain insight to the scientific investigation of integrated biological systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020.
BIOL 3290Ecology and Conservation of Fishes (3.00)
A laboratory course with a significant field component, an expanded version of a similar course taught at Mt. Lake Biological Station by the same instructor. Major topics of investigation center on the composition of freshwater fish assemblages and on the factors that influence distribution of fishes on multiple scales, from within stream reaches to among basins, including; physical habitat, water quality, and water flow; drainage histories and other zoo geographic processes; morphological, physiological, and life history characters of fishes; competition, predation and other biotic interactions; natural disturbance regimes; and anthropogenic impacts. The first portion of the semester provides an introduction to fish biology and systematics. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020, 2040.
BIOL 3360Biological Therapy of Cancer (2.00)
This seminar course revolves around weekly two-hour student-led presentations of primary literature in the field of cancer therapy using novel approaches including immunotherapies. Objectives include providing the student with significant exposure to primary literature and the development of critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: Biology 3240
BIOL 3400Functional Morphology of Vertebrates (4.00)
Comparative investigations of functional morphology across major vertebrate lineages.  Lectures are organized into three units; 1) evolutionary history and patterns of development, 2) integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems, and 3) sensory systems, and neural and endocrine integrations.  Topics of investigation focus on biomechanical and physiological performance of biological structures, from cells to organ systems, and on the origins and diversification of form-function complexes among vertebrates.  Lab exercises include dissections, observation of prepared specimens and other material, and modeling/simulation of biomechanical systems.  This course serves as a 3000-level lab requirement for either the B.A. or B.S. in biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020, 2040.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
BIOL 3410Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course explores human form & function. Integrated lectures and labs focus on systems for support & locomotion, integration & control, regulation & maintenance, reproduction & development. Labs include anatomical dissection, 3D model analysis of organs & organ systems, and computer-based physiology experiments & histological investigations. The first of a two course sequence, this course offers a meaningful single semester A&P experience.
BIOL 3420Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4.00)
This course builds on the material and concepts covered in Human Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOL3410). Coordinated lectures and labs explore topics in anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology across human organ systems. Lab investigations use computer-based physiology experiments, model & dissection-based anatomical studies, and clinical and biomedical case studies to illustrate and expand content presented in lecture.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Spring 2016
BIOL 3440Endocrinology (3.00)
Endocrinology
BIOL 3450Biodiversity and Conservation (3.00)
Introduction to the fundamental principles of conservation biology (e.g., global species numbers, value of biodiversity, causes of extinction, genetic diversity, island biogeography, priority setting) and current topics of debate (including zoo versus field conservation, effects of global change on species extinction). Conservation case studies will allow students to judge the relevance of biological theory to practical problems in conservation. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, 2020 or EVSC 3200.
BIOL 3500Field Biology (1.00 - 3.00)
Application of field techniques for biological studies. Cross-listed with EVSC 3660. Prerequisite: BIOL 2040 or instructor permission.
BIOL 3510Field Biology at Mountain Lake Biological Station (1.00 - 4.00)
Field experiential courses in evolution, ecology, behavior and biology taught at the Biology Department's Mountain Lake Biological Station (MLBS), a field research and teaching facility located in southwestern Virginia. Students may enroll for more than one section as each section is a specialized topic. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040 or AP credit or equivalent.
BIOL 3559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of biology.
BIOL 3650Molecular Biology of Human Disease (3.00)
This course addresses molecular mechanisms of gene expression and regulation (e.g., transcription, mRNA splicing, RNA surveillance, and translation) and DNA replication in the context of infectious and genetic diseases. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 and any two of CHEM 1410, 1420, 1810 & 1820.
BIOL 3660Marine Biology and Coral Reef Ecology in San Salvador (4.00)
The course will introduce students to the plants and animals found in the marine and terrestrial environments of the Caribbean and their adaptations in the context of community ecology. Fishes, invertebrates, reptiles and marine algae will be the major groups encountered and snorkeling will be used for observation and collection. Lectures, labs, discussions, and extensive field work included, plus an independent research project. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, 2020, 2040, or EVSC 3200, or permission of the instructor.
BIOL 3665Tropical Ecology and Conservation in Belize (3.00)
This course is an introduction to the organisms and ecosystems of Belize, including fresh water, marine and terrestrial examples. Special emphasis will be placed on the interactions of the ecosystem components and on the conservation of specific ecosystems and locales. Prerequisites: The completed sequence BIOL 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040, or their equivalents, or permission of instructor.
BIOL 3900Independent Readings in Biology (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Tutorial or seminar course that allows intensive study of the literature in a particular area of biology under the guidance of a Biology faculty member.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
BIOL 4000Laboratory in Molecular Biology (3.00)
Laboratory introduction to fundamental molecular techniques used in many biological research laboratories. Includes basic aseptic technique, isolation and manipulation of genetic material, electrophoresis, cloning, gene library construction/screening, Southern blot analysis, and PCR techniques. Lecture and open laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 3210.
BIOL 4005Functional Genomic Screening to Identify Disease Mechanisms & Treatment (3.00)
This course introduces students to scientific-based discovery of how molecular dysfunction leads to disease. It also exposes them to the most current tools used in biomedical research to find novel genes and compounds that could help treat human disease. The course includes discovery-oriented lab, workshops, and lectures. Prerequisite: BIOL3000 and BIOL3010
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
BIOL 4015Neural Development Laboratory: From stem cells to neuronal circuitry (3.00)
Neural stem cells proliferate throughout development to generate the immense diversity of neuronal cell types present in our adult brains. What are the signals that drive neural stem cells to proliferate & what are the signals that terminate stem cell divisions once development is complete? Using Drosophila we will investigate these questions and address specifically the role of nutrition in regulating profileration of the stem cell population. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000, BIOL 3010
Course was offered Fall 2015
BIOL 4020Ecology and Evolutionary Genetics (3.00)
Examines the mechanisms of evolution within populations, molecular evolution, and the process of speciation. Topics include genetics of adaptation and speciation, natural selection, and the processes influencing the evolution of genes and genomes at the molecular level. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010.
BIOL 4030Evolutionary Biology Laboratory (3.00)
Analyzes important concepts in evolution, and experimental techniques used in evolutionary ecology and population genetics field research, experimental populations, molecular markers, phylogenetic reconstruction including aspects of experimental design and statistical analysis of data. Includes a weekend field trip to Mountain Lake Biological Station. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010, MATH 1310.
BIOL 4040Laboratory in Cell Biology (3.00)
Introduces students to experimental approaches, including mammalian cell culture, gel electrophoresis, western blotting and immunofluorescence microscopy, that are used to study both normal and pathological processes at the level of individual cells. The biological theme of the course will be Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related neurodegenerative disorders. One laboratory lecture and one afternoon laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000
BIOL 4050Developmental Biology (3.00)
This course will introduce fundamental principles of developmental biology, e.g. how the body axes are formed and organ systems develop. Each topic will be augmented by discussion of contemporary scientific and medical issues relevant to particular topics. For example there will be a focus on current issues concerning stem cell therapy, human developmental diseases and regenerative medicine.
BIOL 4060Organ Development and Tissue Engineering (3.00)
Why do most of our adult body tissues have limited regenerative capacity? How can terminally diseased organs be replaced? This course will cover the cellular mechanisms that regulate animal tissue formation, regeneration and repair in vivo. Students will gain insights into the opportunities, limitations, and risks of tissue engineering in vitro, as an emerging research field that may lead to revolutionary organ replacement strategies. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000
Course was offered Spring 2015
BIOL 4070Developmental Biology Laboratory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The goal of this course is to provide an original, unknown outcome research experience in developmental biology. After training in basic methods and descriptions of selected research problems, students form teams and investigate a problem of their choosing. Team members work together in the lab, but each writes an independent research proposal, a notebook, and a final project report on which they are graded. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000 or 3010.
BIOL 4080Neuronal Organization of Behavior (3.00)
Lectures and discussions addressing behavior and sensory processing from the perspective of the neural elements involved. Topics include neuronal substrates (anatomical and physiological) of startle reflexes, locomotory behaviors, visual and auditory processing, echolocation mechanisms, calling song recognition, and the neuronal organization underlying some types of functional plasticity. Prerequisite: BIOL 3170 or equivalent.
BIOL 4090Environmental Public Health (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is an interdisciplinary exploration of environmental public health issues. Students develop and research topics, lead small group discussions, give oral presentations, and write papers. Scope of student research in topic development includes env. science, ecology, epidemiology, toxicology, pathophysiology, gene-environment interactions, directions in clinical and translational research, and environmental and biomedical policy development.
Course was offered Fall 2016
BIOL 4100Management of Forest Ecosystems (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An ecosystem course that treats the ecology of forests and consequences of forest processes in natural and managed systems. The class emphasizes the "pattern & process" concept that is the central theme in modern vegetation sciences at increasing scales: from form/function of leaves and other parts of trees through population, community and landscape ecology to the role of forests in the global climate and carbon-cycling. Prerequisites: EVSC 3200
BIOL 4110Genetics Laboratory (3.00)
A research experience in developmental genetics that uses Drosophila melanogaster as a model system. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010.
Course was offered Spring 2011
BIOL 4120When Good Cells Go Bad (3.00)
This course will cover topics related to major neurodegenerative diseases including Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (Neurofibrosarcoma) and Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST). Topics related to pathology and molecular mechanism of diseases, possible drug discovery targets, and therapeutic discovery approaches will be emphasized. Prerequisites: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 3010.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
BIOL 4130Population Ecology and Conservation Biology (3.00)
The mathematical foundations of population dynamics and species interactions as applied to population and community ecology and problems in conservation biology. One semester of calculus is recommended. Prerequisite: BIOL 3020 or EVSC 3200
BIOL 4135Biology of Aging (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Aging is an evolutionary paradox because it decreases physiological function and increases the risk of mortality, yet aging persists in most species. We will explore the theories of aging and the diversity of the patterns of aging across species from flies to plants to humans. We will use the primary literature in the fields of evolution, genetics and cell biology to gain a comprehensive understand of the latest advances in this field.
Course was offered Fall 2016
BIOL 4140NextGen Sequencing and Its Applications (1.00)
Students will learn the next generation sequencing technologies and explore their applications in the studies of evolution and ecology. This course is a lecture and journal club format where primary scientific literature will be discussed. Students will also learn basic bioinformatic skills. Prerequisite: BIOL 3020
Course was offered Fall 2013
BIOL 4150Evolution of Sex (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Despite the many benefits of asexual reproduction, the vast majority of eukaryotic organisms reproduce sexually. How sex evolved, and how it persists despite its many associated costs, are major unanswered questions in biology. We will explore the diversity of sexual reproduction and associated evolutionary phenomena with a focus on critically evaluating current research and theory in this field. Prerequisite: BIOL 3020 or permission from Instructor
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
BIOL 4160Functional Genomics Lab (3.00)
The course serves as a hands-on introduction to genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics. Topics that will be covered during the lectures and computer labs of this course include genome sequence analysis, genome expression analysis, and genomic circuits analysis. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
BIOL 4170Cellular Neurobiology (3.00)
Explores a cellular approach to the study of the nervous system. Topics include the structure and function of ionic channels in cell membranes; the electrochemical basis of the cell resting potential; the generation and conduction of nerve impulses; and synaptic transmissions. Three lecture and demonstration/discussion credits. Class meetings include lectures, discussion, student presentations, and computer simulations of neurophysiology with NeuroDynamix. Prerequisite: BIOL 3170 or equivalent; BIOL 3000.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
BIOL 4180Behavioral Ecology (3.00)
Behavioral ecology explores the evolutionary analysis and explanations for the diversity of animal behavior, including foraging decisions, altruism, cooperation, mate choice, group living, parental care and range of other sociobiological phenomena. Prerequisite: BIOL 3020.
BIOL 4190Biological Clocks (3.00)
Introduces biological timekeeping as used by organisms for controlling diverse processes, including sleep-wakefulness cycles, photoperiodic induction and regression, locomotor rhythmicity, eclosion rhythmicity, and the use of the biological clock in orientation and navigation. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000 or 3010 or 3020
BIOL 4210Genome Sciences: The DNA Revolution in Science and Society (3.00)
This course will chronicle the meteoric rise in our ability to collect DNA sequence data & reconstruct genomes, and how this contributes to understanding evolution & the genetic basis of traits, including disease. Discussions with leading experts in science, policy or law will allow students to consider the promises & limitations of genomic research, as well as the future societal impact of having nearly ubiquitous genetic information. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010 and BIOL 3020
Course was offered Spring 2015
BIOL 4215Microbial Genomics (3.00)
Explores how genomics has revolutionized every aspect of microbiology. Fundamental principles of microbiology, together with the basics of genomics will be introduced. Topics include microbial cell structure, metabolism, genetics, microbial diversity and ecology, epidemiology, genome sequencing technologies and comparative genomics. Prerequisites: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 3010
Course was offered Spring 2010
BIOL 4220Introduction to Systems Biology (3.00)
An introduction to a new research paradigm that focuses on the systematic study of complex interactions at the molecular, network and genomic level. This course will review state-of-the-art high throughput techniques and modeling methods used to obtain, integrate and analyze complex data from biological systems. This course will be a combination of text based lectures and discussions of the current literature pertinent to Systems Biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010. Also recommended is BIOL 3000
BIOL 4230Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics (4.00)
The Genome Era has transformed modern biology, providing sequence data that records genetic changes that occur over time scales from billions of years (evolution) to months (tumor growth). This interdisciplinary course introduces the algorithms, statistics & biological concepts used to make inferences from genome datasets and will provide the computational foundation & practical experience needed to test biological questions using genome data.
Course was offered Spring 2016
BIOL 4240History and Philosophy of Biology (3.00)
This course will give an overview of the major conceptual and experimental advances in Biology. It will explore the relationships of Biology to mathematics and physical sciences and explore philosophical issues relevant to science in general, Biology in particular.
BIOL 4250Human Genetics (3.00)
Focuses on the fundamental knowledge about organization, expression, and inheritance of the human genome. Reviews classical Mendelian genetics and human genetic (pedigree) analysis. Emphasizes understanding human genetics in molecular terms. Includes gene mapping procedures, methodologies for identifying genes responsible for inherited diseases, the molecular basis of several mutant (diseased) states, the human genome project, and discussions about genetic screening and gene therapy. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010.
BIOL 4260Cellular Mechanisms (3.00)
The course will explore topics in cell biology that underlie mechanisms of human health and disease. Specific topics will depend on interest, but may include cancer and metastasis, metabolic syndromes or pathogen-host interactions (among others). Course materials will be research and review articles from the relevant primary literature. Students are expected to engage in and lead thoughtful discussions of assigned readings ~75% of the class time. Prerequisites: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 3010
BIOL 4270Animal Behavior Laboratory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This laboratory course provides hands-on experiences with experimental approaches used to study animal behavior. The laboratory exercises explore visual and auditory sensory perception, biological clock, reproductive and aggressive behaviors using actively behaving animals such as hamsters, cichlid fish, crickets and electric fish. Students are given opportunities to design hypothesis-testing experiments in some laboratories. Prerequisite: BIOL 3250
BIOL 4280The Genetic Basis of Behavior (3.00)
This course studies behavior paradigms in model animals and the modern genetic tools used study and dissect the circuits underlying them. Can an animal as simple as a fly or mouse learn simple tasks, show appetitive behaviors and cravings, and inform studies of human addiction? Readings from classic and current literature will show the historical context of this field and develop critical reading skills. Prerequisites: BIOL 3000, BIOL 3010
BIOL 4290Hormones and Behavior (3.00)
The aspects of hormones (primarialy sex and stress) on vertebrate behavior. Prerequisites: Any two of BIOL 3000, 3010, 3020 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2011
BIOL 4310Sensory Neurobiology (3.00)
This two-lectures-per-week course explores the basic principles of sensory neurobiology. The course consists of four modules. Each module represents one of the senses and consists of an introductory lecture, one or several lectures that will delve into the details of that sense, a current topic lecture on some recent finding, and finally, a guest lecture from a UVa researcher. Prerequisites: BIOL 3170
BIOL 4320Signal Transduction: How cells talk to each other (3.00)
This advanced undergraduate course explores how cells communicate with each other and respond to their environment. This area of biology is referred to as signal transduction and is the basis for most if not all normal and disease processes in humans. Therefore, significant time is spent on defining archetypal signaling modules that all cells use to receive and communicate information to and from their environment. Prerequisites: BIOL 3000 & BIOL 3010
BIOL 4330Wiring the Brain (3.00)
This course will cover the current state of knowledge for how neurons form connections in the brain. The course will initially focus on how relatively simple model systems have provided the critical clues as to how specific synaptic connections form. This will be followed by a discussion of how this knowledge can be applied to the understanding and treatment of human neural disorders. About a quarter of the course will be standard lectures and the remainder student-led discussion of primary literature. Prerequisites: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 3010; BIOL 3170 or Psych 2200.
Course was offered Fall 2009
BIOL 4340Experimental Foundations of Neurobiology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The course content will focus on three areas of neurobiological research: conduction of the nervous impulse, sensory physiology, and synaptic physiology. Prerequisites: Must have completed BIOL 3050 or BIOL 3170 or PSYC 4200
BIOL 4350Metabolic Systems (3.00)
Examination of molecular mechanisms involved in metabolic regulation in mammals. Prerequiste: BIOL 3000, 3010.
BIOL 4360Cytokine Signaling and Neural Development (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a journal club format seminar where we perform an in depth analysis of the papers listed below. One paper will be covered per week with a review article also assigned for background. There are no presenters; rather we will have discussion leaders. All participants should be prepared to present any of the panels in the week's paper.
BIOL 4365How to Map a Brain (1.00)
If you want to understand how our brain works, this is the course for you! In this student-driven Journal Club-style seminar series, we will consider recent neuroscience literature for discussion of the most innovative discoveries. A broad range of outstanding neuroscience issues will be considered; topics could include, for example, strategies for gene therapy for human neurological diseases, or the remote control of learning and memory. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
BIOL 4370Epigenetics (3.00)
Explores the emerging science, Epigenetics. Topics include epigenetics in model organisms and molecular mechanisms such as the Polycomb and Trithorax Group proteins, histone modifications and variants, dosage compensation, DNA methylation, nuclear reprogramming and stem cell pluripotency. Prerequisites: Genetics and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry strongly recomended.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
BIOL 4380Evolution and Ecology of Development (3.00)
From the seahorse's body to the venus flytrap's jaws to the human brain, nature abounds with amazing adaptations. This interdisciplinary course explores how and why such biodiversity evolves as well as what limits diversity. Lectures and case studies will focus on core concepts, recent advances, and integrative approaches, placing special emphasis on the interplay between gene regulatory networks, the environment, and population genetics. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010, BIOL 3020
Course was offered Fall 2014
BIOL 4390Biological Therapy of Cancer (2.00)
This seminar course revolves around weekly two-hour student-led presentations of primary literature in the field of cancer therapy using novel approaches including immunotherapies. Objectives include providing the student with significant exposure to primary literature and the development of critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: May not take if previously completed BIOL 3360.
Course was offered Spring 2016
BIOL 4410Molecular Biology and Genetics (3.00)
A survey of contemporary issues in molecular biology and genetics. The course will be a combination of text based lectures and discussions of the current literature emphasizing the development of critical reading techniques. Prerequisites: BIOL 3000, 3010
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
BIOL 4430Experimental Plant Biology Laboratory: Drugs & Infectious Diseases (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
We can't live without plants. Plants make our existence possible, and they hold secrets for a better future. Our experimental approach in this lab will combine genetics and genomics strategies to uncover some of those secrets. We'll search for genes and biosynthetic pathways that contribute to the success of plants at fighting off microbial infections. Ultimately, studies like these will lead to new, highly effective antimicrobial therapies. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010, BIOL 3150
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
BIOL 4460Forest Sampling (3.00)
Study of quantitative methods for sampling forest ecosystems
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
BIOL 4480Macromolecular Structure (3.00)
Exploration, in depth, of principles underlying protein and nucleic acid structures and the techniques used to determine those structures. Prerequisite: CHEM2410 and 2420 or BIOL3000 or permission of instructor
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
BIOL 4490Neural Systems and Behavior (3.00)
This is an upper level lecture/discussion course for students interested in pursuing additional studies in neurobiology beyond the introductory level. Prerequisites: BIOL 3170 and BIOL 3250.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2010
BIOL 4510Field Biology at Mountain Lake Biological Station (1.00 - 4.00)
Field experiential courses in evolution, ecology, behavior and biology taught at the Biology Department's Mountain Lake Biological Station (MLBS), a field research and teaching facility located in southwestern Virginia. Students may enroll for more than one section as each section is a specialized topic. Prerequisites: BIOL 3020 Evolution & Ecology or equivalent.
BIOL 4559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of biology.
BIOL 4560Electric Crayfish: Elements of Neurophysiology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Course uses electrophysiological techniques with living crayfish material to examine principles of neurobiological function, including cellular resting potentials, propagated action potentials, neuromuscular physiology, aspects of neuromuscular organization, and sensory neuron physiology and organization. A lab lecture will precede each lab session. Grading will be based upon written laboratory reports and two midterm laboratory exams. Prerequisite: BIOL 3170
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
BIOL 4660How do they do it? Method and Logic in Biomedical Science (3.00)
How has a bioluminescent jellyfish saved lives? What does a Himalayan pond fish have to do with research into the origins of psychiatric disorders? Innovative methods in biomedical research have played a significant part in the development of revolutionary disease cures, treatments and diagnostics. This course will examine many of these technical approaches and how they have led to such significant discoveries in basic biomedical research. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
BIOL 4751Plant Diversity& Conservation: Bioinformatics and Systematics (3.00)
The extraordinary diversity of the southern Appalachians will be used to explore the world of plants. We will visit unique mountain habitats to study the different species assemblages in these ecologically wide-ranging sites. Based upon our observations and analyses, we will critique contemporary views of the most effective conservation units (individual, population, species, family, habitat) and the methods used to achieve conservation goals.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
BIOL 4752Field Methods in Stream Ecology (3.00)
We will focus on integrating principles of stream and watershed ecology to gain insight into stream dwelling organisms and their environments. Students will be introduced to 1) the physical, chemical and biological organization of aquatic ecosystems, 2) current theories in stream and watershed ecology, and 3) lab and field methods for conducting stream research. Students will conduct independent and group research projects.
Course was offered Summer 2014
BIOL 4753Field Biology of Fungi (3.00)
The southern Appalachians provide an ideal setting to explore the biology of fungi. This class provides an introduction with emphasis on fieldID and current experimental methods used to study fungal genetics, ecology, and evolution. Lab exercises will use filamentous fungi to demonstrate methods for identification, culture techniques, breeding systems, genetic analysis, and interaction biology. Field trips will survey the taxonomic diversity.
Course was offered Summer 2016
BIOL 4754Field Herpetology (3.00)
We will focus on the ecology and evolution of reptiles and amphibians, leveraging their diversity in the southeastern US. In both the field and laboratory, we will study 1) the evolutionary relationships among reptiles and amphibians, 2) key evolutionary innovations that characterize each major lineage, 3) reptile and amphibian systems in ecological and evolutionary research, and 4) location and identification of reptiles and amphibians.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
BIOL 4755Field Biology of Fishes (3.00)
MLBS sits on the Eastern Continental Divide providing an incredible diversity of freshwater habitats. Proficiency in ichthyology will be developed through field trips and lab work. Themes include: fish ID; patterns and drivers of diversity; interactions on individual, population, community and ecosystem levels; evolution; and influences of human activities. Students will design and conduct a research project and present at a class symposium.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2014
BIOL 4756Field Ornithology (3.00)
Students will be exposed to the biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology of birds through hands-on experience. Field exercises will teach how to identify birds by sight and sound, measure birds in hand, and monitor birds and their behaviors. These opportunities will be augmented with lectures on bird physiology, morphology, and diversity. Independent research projects will enable students to further develop their skills.
BIOL 4757GIS for Field Biologists (3.00)
This course will cover the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems as applied to biological questions with application in ecology, evolution, conservation, disease ecology, and human land-use. Students will learn spatial theory, analysis, and hands-on use of GIS software (including ArcGIS). Field laboratories will allow students to use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and learn to incorporate this technology into spatial analyses.
Course was offered Summer 2014
BIOL 4758Field Entomology (3.00)
Insects account for 95% of all animal species on Earth and are integral to the health of natural and agricultural ecosystems. Students will learn to recognize major orders of insects, know their natural history and role in the environment. We will survey aquatic and terrestrial habitats and make synoptic collections of the great taxonomic diversity of insects in the southern Appalachians. Students will learn proper museum preservation techniques.
BIOL 4759Field Methods in Wildlife Ecology (3.00)
An introduction to field research methods for measuring and monitoring animals with an emphasis on testing biological and wildlife management hypotheses. We will survey small mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Students will learn sampling designs, protocols, and types of studies. Exercises will include surveying, trapping, marking, and measuring animals. Skills learned will be used in hypothesis-driven group projects.
Course was offered Summer 2015
BIOL 4760Hormones and Behavior (3.00)
Hormones alter the development and expression of animal behavior. Behavior in turn changes the effects of hormones. We'll take an evolutionary approach in exploring the causation and mechanism of hormone-mediated behaviors. We will use endocrinological techniques to examine behavior and hormone variation in wild populations. Students will help design and conduct a class research project with the goal of publishing our results.
Course was offered Summer 2015
BIOL 4770Synthetic Biology (3.00)
By applying the principles of engineering to biology, students will design molecules, viruses, and cells to solve global problems in public health, food security, manufacturing, information processing, and the environment, changing the traditional question of 'How do cells work?' to 'How can I get a cell to work for me?' Students will gain experience in writing internationally competitive research project proposals. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
BIOL 4810Distinguished Major Seminar in Biological Research I (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Two-hour, weekly discussion of recent advances in biology; attend biology seminars, interact with seminar speakers, explore the philosophy and practice of science, and learn skills in oral and written research presentation. Prerequisite: Fourth-year DMP in Biology.
BIOL 4820Distinguished Major Seminar in Biological Research II (2.00)
Two-hour, weekly discussion of recent advances in biology; attend biology seminars, interact with seminar speakers, explore the philosophy and practice of science, and learn skills in oral and written research presentation. Prerequisite: Fourth-year DMP in Biology.
BIOL 4850Seminar in Environmental and Conservation Biology (2.00)
In-depth investigation of current research & practice in environmental and biological conservation. Format will include the discussion of fundamental & recent readings in conservation and guest speakers from the local scientific and conservation communities. Prerequisites for this class are BIOL 3450 and 3020. If interested students have taken EVSC 3020 instead of BIOL 3020, or other equivalent classes, contact the instructor for permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
BIOL 4900Independent Readings in Biology (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Tutorial or seminar course that allows intensive study of the literature in a particular area of biology under the guidance of a Biology faculty member.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
BIOL 4910Independent Research in the Life Sciences (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research for qualified undergraduates under the direction of a faculty member OUTSIDE of the Biology Department. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
BIOL 4920Independent Research in Biology (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research for qualified undergraduates under the direction of a faculty member within the Biology Department. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
BIOL 5070Practical Aspects of Light Microscopy in the Biological Sciences (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Practical usage of various microscopy imaging methodologies to study the morphology and cellular function in various biological systems from single cell to single molecule in cells and tissues. Topics include basics theory of microscopy, imaging and image analysis to solve various biological questions, fluorophore labeling, technical and hands on training on various microscopy techniques applied in different biological and biomedical investigations. Lectures, discussion, student presentations and laboratory.
BIOL 5080Developmental Mechanisms (3.00)
Analyzes the cellular and molecular basis of developmental phenomena, reviewing both classical foundations and recent discoveries. Lectures focus on the major developmental systems used for analysis of embryogenesis (e.g., mouse, frog, and fly) and concentrate on several themes that pervade modern research in this area (e.g., signal transduction mechanisms). Readings are from the primary research literature, supplemented by textbook assignments. Lectures and discussion. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 3010 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
BIOL 5250Ecological Issues in Global Change (4.00)
Introduces development and application of theoretical constructs and mathematical models for projecting the dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems to large scale changes in the environment. Prerequisites: EVSC 3200 or equivalent, one year of college calculus, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2010
BIOL 5559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of biology.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Spring 2013
BIOL 5995Biological Research at Mountain Lake Biological Station (1.00 - 4.00)
Biology Research at Mountain Lake Biological Station is designed for students participating in the Mountain Lake Biological Station summer Master's Degree Program.
BIOL 6559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of biology.
BIOL 7020Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics (3.00)
Examines the mechanisms of evolution within populations, molecular evolution, and the process of speculation. Topics include genetics of adaptation and speciation, natural selection, and the processes influencing the evolution of genes and genomes at the molecular level. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010
Course was offered Spring 2011
BIOL 7060Organ Development and Tissue Engineering (3.00)
Why do most of our adult body tissues have limited regenerative capacity? How can terminally diseased organs be replaced? This course will cover the cellular mechanisms that regulate animal tissue formation, regeneration and repair in vivo. Students will gain insights into the opportunities, limitations, and risks of tissue engineering in vitro, as an emerging research field that may lead to revolutionary organ replacement strategies. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000
Course was offered Spring 2015
BIOL 7110Teaching Science in Higher Education (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This STEM teaching course will help graduate TAs integrate learning theory and effective student engagement practices into their teaching. GTAs will participate in guided discussions to relate recommendations from the education literature to their classroom experiences. Assignments will include learning activities, such as teaching observations & reflections, and designing interventions to assist students with difficult topics/skills.
Course was offered Fall 2016
BIOL 7120When Good Cells Go Bad (3.00)
This course will cover topics related to major neurodegenerative diseases including Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (Neurofibrosarcoma) and Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST). Topics related to pathology and molecular mechanism of diseases, possible drug discovery targets, and therapeutic discovery approaches will be emphasized.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2011
BIOL 7130Population Ecology and Conservation Biology (4.00)
The natural history and mathematical theory of population dynamics, species interactions and life history evolution. Lectures emphasize theory and experimental tests; class discussions focuses on applications to conservation of plant and animal populations.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
BIOL 7140NextGen Sequencing and Its Applications (1.00)
Students will learn the next generation sequencing technologies and explore their applications in the studies of evolution and ecology. This course is a lecture and journal club format where primary scientific literature will be discussed. Students will also learn basic bioinformatic skills.
Course was offered Fall 2013
BIOL 7150Evolution of Sex (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Despite the many benefits of asexual reproduction, the vast majority of eukaryotic organisms reproduce sexually. How sex evolved, and how it persists despite its many associated costs, are major unanswered questions in biology. We will explore the diversity of sexual reproduction and associated evolutionary phenomena with a focus on critically evaluating current research and theory in this field. Prerequisite: BIOL 3020 or permission from Instructor
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
BIOL 7160Functional Genomics (3.00)
The first half of the course serves as an introduction to basic bioinformatics and genomics. The second half of the course concentrates on the rapidly evolving discipline of Functional Genomics, which takes advantage of the dramatic increase in the amount.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
BIOL 7170Cellular Neurobiology (4.00)
Explores a cellular approach to the study of the nervous system. Topics include the structure & function of ionic channels in cell membranes; the electrochemical basis of the cell resting potential; the generation & conduction of nerve impulses; and synaptic transmissions. Three lecture and demonstration/discussion credits. Class mtgs include lectures, discussion, student presentations, and computer simulations of neurophysiology w/ NeuroDynamix.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
BIOL 7180Behavioral Ecology (3.00)
Behavioral ecology explores the evolutionary analysis and explanations for the diversity of animal behavior, including foraging decisions, altruism, cooperation, mate choice, group living, parental care and range of other sociobiological phenomena.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
BIOL 7190Biological Clocks (3.00)
Introduces biological timekeeping as used by organisms for controlling diverse processes, including sleep-wakefulness cycles, photoperiodic induction and regression, locomotor rhythmicity, eclosion rhythmicity, and the use of the biological clock in orientation and navigation.
BIOL 7220Introduction to Systems Biology (3.00)
An introduction to a new research paradigm that focuses on the systematic study of complex interactions at the molecular, network and genomic level. This course will review state-of-the-art high throughput techniques and modeling methods used to obtain, integrate and analyze complex data from biological systems. This course will be a combination of text based lectures and discussions of the current literature pertinent to Systems Biology.
BIOL 7230Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics (4.00)
The Genome Era has transformed modern biology, providing sequence data that records genetic changes that occur over time scales from billions of years (evolution) to months (tumor growth). This interdisciplinary course introduces the algorithms, statistics & biological concepts used to make inferences from genome datasets and will provide the computational foundation & practical experience needed to test biological questions using genome data.
Course was offered Spring 2016
BIOL 7280The Genetic Basis of Behavior (3.00)
This course studies behavior paradigms in model animals and the modern genetic tools used study and dissect the circuits underlying them. Can an animal as simple as a fly or mouse learn simple tasks, show appetitive behaviors and cravings, and inform studies of human addiction? Readings from classic and current literature will show the historical context of this field and develop critical reading skills.
BIOL 7310Sensory Neurobiology (3.00)
This two-lectures-per-week course explores the basic principles of sensory neurobiology. The course consists of four modules. Each module represents one of the senses and consists of an introductory lecture, one or several lectures that will delve into the details of that sense, a current topic lecture on some recent finding, and finally, a guest lecture from a UVa researcher. Prerequisites: Instructor Permission.
BIOL 7320Signal Transduction: How cells talk to each other (3.00)
This advanced undergraduate course explores how cells communicate with each other and respond to their environment. This area of biology is referred to as signal transduction and is the basis for most if not all normal and disease processes in humans. Therefore, significant time is spent on defining archetypal signaling modules that all cells use to receive and communicate information to and from their environment.
BIOL 7360Cytokine Signaling and Neural Development (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a journal club format colloquium where we perform an in depth analysis of the papers listed below. One paper will be covered per week with a review article also assigned for background. There are no presenters; rather we will have discussion leaders. All participants should be prepared to present any of the panels in the week's paper.
BIOL 7370Epigenetics (3.00)
Explores the emerging science, Epigenetics. Topics include epigenetics in model organisms and molecular mechanisms such as the Polycomb and Trithorax Group proteins, histone modifications and variants, dosage compensation, DNA methylation, nuclear reprogramming and stem cell pluripotency.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
BIOL 7380Evolution and Ecology of Development (3.00)
From the seahorse's body to the venus flytrap's jaws to the human brain, nature abounds with amazing adaptations. This interdisciplinary course explores how and why such biodiversity evolves as well as what limits diversity. Lectures and case studies will focus on core concepts, recent advances, and integrative approaches, placing special emphasis on the interplay between gene regulatory networks, the environment, and population genetics. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010, BIOL 3020
Course was offered Fall 2014
BIOL 7410Molecular Biology (3.00)
A survey of contemporary issues in molecular biology and genetics. The course will be a combination of text-based lectures and discussions of the current literature emphasizing the development of critical reading techniques. This course is meant for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Background material will be from Molecular Biology of the Gene, 5th ed, Watson et al, Pearson/Benj Cummings, More recent material will be from current literature.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
BIOL 7510Field Biology at Mountain Lake Biological Station (1.00 - 4.00)
Field experiential courses in evolution, ecology, behavior and biology taught at the Biology Department's Mountain Lake Biological Station (MLBS), a field research and teaching facility located in southwestern Virginia. Students may enroll for more than one section, as each section is a specialized topic.
BIOL 7516Field Ornithology (1.00 - 4.00)
Students will be exposed to the biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology of birds through hands-on experience. Field exercises will teach how to identify birds by sight and sound, measure birds in hand, and monitor birds and their behaviors. These opportunities will be augmented with lectures on bird physiology, morphology, and diversity. Independent research projects will enable students to further develop their skills.
BIOL 7559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of biology.
BIOL 7585Selected Topics Course (3.00)
Tutorial or seminar course that allows intensive study of the literature in a particular area of Biology under the guidance of a Biology faculty member
Course was offered Spring 2012
BIOL 7751Plant Diversity & Conservation: Bioinformatics and Systematics (3.00)
The extraordinary diversity of the southern Appalachians will be used to explore the world of plants. We will visit unique mountain habitats to study the different species assemblages in these ecologically wide-ranging sites. Based upon our observations and analyses, we will critique contemporary views of the most effective conservation units (individual, population, species, family, habitat) and the methods used to achieve conservation goals.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
BIOL 7752Field Methods in Stream Ecology (3.00)
We will focus on integrating principles of stream and watershed ecology to gain insight into stream dwelling organisms and their environments. Students will be introduced to 1) the physical, chemical and biological organization of aquatic ecosystems, 2) current theories in stream and watershed ecology, and 3) lab and field methods for conducting stream research. Students will conduct independent and group research projects.
Course was offered Summer 2014
BIOL 7753Field Biology of Fungi (3.00)
The southern Appalachians provide an ideal setting to explore the biology of fungi. This class provides an introduction with emphasis on fieldID and current experimental methods used to study fungal genetics, ecology, and evolution. Lab exercises will use filamentous fungi to demonstrate methods for identification, culture techniques, breeding systems, genetic analysis, and interaction biology. Field trips will survey the taxonomic diversity.
Course was offered Summer 2016
BIOL 7754Field Herpetology (3.00)
We will focus on the ecology and evolution of reptiles and amphibians, leveraging their diversity in the southeastern US. In both the field and laboratory, we will study 1) the evolutionary relationships among reptiles and amphibians, 2) key evolutionary innovations that characterize each major lineage, 3) reptile and amphibian systems in ecological and evolutionary research, and 4) location and identification of reptiles and amphibians.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
BIOL 7755Field Biology of Fishes (3.00)
MLBS sits on the Eastern Continental Divide providing an incredible diversity of freshwater habitats. Proficiency in ichthyology will be developed through field trips and lab work. Themes include: fish ID; patterns and drivers of diversity; interactions on individual, population, community and ecosystem levels; evolution; and influences of human activities. Students will design and conduct a research project and present at a class symposium.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2014
BIOL 7756Field Ornithology (3.00)
Students will be exposed to the biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology of birds through hands-on experience. Field exercises will teach how to identify birds by sight and sound, measure birds in hand, and monitor birds and their behaviors. These opportunities will be augmented with lectures on bird physiology, morphology, and diversity. Independent research projects will enable students to further develop their skills.
BIOL 7757GIS for Field Biologists (3.00)
This course will cover the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems as applied to biological questions with application in ecology, evolution, conservation, disease ecology, and human land-use. Students will learn spatial theory, analysis, and hands-on use of GIS software (including ArcGIS). Field laboratories will allow students to use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and learn to incorporate this technology into spatial analyses.
Course was offered Summer 2014
BIOL 7758Field Entomology (3.00)
Insects account for 95% of all animal species on Earth and are integral to the health of natural and agricultural ecosystems. Students will learn to recognize major orders of insects, know their natural history and role in the environment. We will survey aquatic and terrestrial habitats and make synoptic collections of the great taxonomic diversity of insects in the southern Appalachians. Students will learn proper museum preservation techniques.
Course was offered Summer 2015
BIOL 7759Field Methods in Wildlife Ecology (3.00)
An introduction to field research methods for measuring and monitoring animals with an emphasis on testing biological and wildlife management hypotheses. We will survey small mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Students will learn sampling designs, protocols, and types of studies. Exercises will include surveying, trapping, marking, and measuring animals. Skills learned will be used in hypothesis-driven group projects.
Course was offered Summer 2015
BIOL 7760Hormones and Behavior (3.00)
Hormones alter the development and expression of animal behavior. Behavior in turn changes the effects of hormones. We'll take an evolutionary approach in exploring the causation and mechanism of hormone-mediated behaviors. We will use endocrinological techniques to examine behavior and hormone variation in wild populations. Students will help design and conduct a class research project with the goal of publishing our results.
Course was offered Summer 2015
BIOL 7850Seminar in Environmental and Conservation Biology (2.00)
In-depth investigation of current research and practice in environmental and biological conservation. Format will include the discussion of fundamental and recent readings in conservation and guest speakers from the local scientific and conservation communities.
BIOL 7993Independent Study in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A biology faculty member supervises and approves all components of this course, designating the number of credits to be earned prior to enrollment. Students successfully complete one or more courses offered by the Department of Biology at the 3000 level or above and, for each course, write a 10-page (minimum) paper on a relevant topic.
BIOL 7994Independent Study in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is for graduate students participating in graded, graduate-level courses offered at MLBS during summer sessions. Students enroll in this course during the fall semester following completion of the MLBS summer course. Credits earned are the same as the number of credits designated for the MLBS course. Upon completion of the course, the instructor of record provides a grade and a written evaluation of each student's work in the course
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
BIOL 8010Colloquium in Developmental Biology (2.00)
A weekly conference in which students present reports covering various aspects of development. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
BIOL 8050Advanced Evolutionary Biology (2.00)
This course will cover a range of evolutionary concepts and approaches, including levels of selection, the role of evolution in structuring ecological communities, game theoretical models of adaptation, frequency-dependence, neutral processes and drift, the evolution of sex, the evolution of virulence, the molecular basis of adaptation, population and quantitative genetics, and the evolution of genome structure.
Course was offered Spring 2013
BIOL 8060Colloquium in Circadian Biology (2.00)
Readings and two-hour student seminar preparations focusing on recent research and primary literature in circadian biology. Prerequisites: Instructor Permission
BIOL 8070Colloquium in Population Biology (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A weekly conference arranged around a current topic. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
BIOL 8081Advanced Ecology and Evolution 1 (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course introduces grad students to a breadth and depth of concepts and theories in modern ecology and evolutionary biology. The couse is co-taught by two BIOL faculty each fall, with different faculty rotating into the course in alternate years, providing expertise in molecular population genetics, genomics, phylogenetics, integrative biology, speciation, microevolution, life-history evolution, and mating systems.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014
BIOL 8082Advanced Ecology and Evolution 2 (2.00)
This course introduces grad students to a breadth and depth of concepts and theories in modern ecology and evolutionary biology.. The course is taught by a different BIOL faculty each spring, with different faculty rotating into the course in alternate years, providing expertise in molecular population genetics, genomics, phylogenetics, integrative biology, speciation, microevolution, life-history evolution, and mating systems.
Course was offered Spring 2015
BIOL 8083Advanced Ecology and Evolution 3 (4.00)
This course introduces grad students to a breadth and depth of concepts and theories in modern ecology and evolutionary biology. The couse is co-taught by two BIOL faculty each fall, with different faculty rotating into the course in alternate years, providing expertise in molecular population genetics, genomics, phylogenetics, integrative biology, speciation, microevolution, life-history evolution, and mating systems.
Course was offered Fall 2015
BIOL 8084Advanced Ecology and Evolution 4 (2.00)
This course introduces grad students to a breadth and depth of concepts and theories in modern ecology and evolutionary biology.. The course is taught by a different BIOL faculty each spring, with different faculty rotating into the course in alternate years, providing expertise in molecular population genetics, genomics, phylogenetics, integrative biology, speciation, microevolution, life-history evolution, and mating systems.
Course was offered Fall 2015
BIOL 8250Communicating in Science (1.00)
This course will supplement the '7 Habits for Highly Effective Grad Students' course with hands-on practice in presenting scientific data and communicating effectively in scientific writing and oral presentations. Students will meet weekly to practice and critique oral presentations, scientific manuscripts, figures and tables, statistical results, grant proposals, etc. Req. of all first-year graduate students in biology.
BIOL 8270Seven Habits of Highly Effective Graduate Students (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Weekly discussion to acclimate new graduate students to rigors of academic research in the Department of Biology. There will be an emphasis on time management, scientific writing, presentations, and work-life balance. A rotation of Biology faculty, students, and staff will contribute to the weekly discussion.
BIOL 8510Field Biology at Mountain Lake Biological Station (1.00 - 4.00)
Field experiential courses in evolution, ecology, behavior and biology taught at the Biology Department's Mountain Lake Biological Station (MLBS), a field research and teaching facility located in southwestern Virginia. Students may enroll for more than one section as each section is a specialized topic.
BIOL 8559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of biology.
BIOL 8820Selected Topics in Developmental Biology (2.00)
A discussion of current problems. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
BIOL 8840Selected Topics in Physiology (2.00)
A discussion of current problems.
BIOL 8870Selected Topics in Developmental Genetics (1.00 - 2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A discussion of current problems. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
BIOL 8880Selected Topics in Biochemistry (2.00)
A discussion of current problems. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
BIOL 8900Selected Topics in Developmental Botany (3.00)
A discussion of current problems. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
BIOL 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
BIOL 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
BIOL 9559New Course in Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of biology.
Course was offered Fall 2015
BIOL 9910Rotation Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An exposure to the working techniques and interactions of the modern Biological Laboratory. Required of all first-year biology graduate students.
BIOL 9920Rotation Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An exposure to the working techniques and interactions of the modern Biological Laboratory. Required of all first-year biology graduate students.
BIOL 9995Topical Research in Biology (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research with a member of the Biology faculty in preparation for thesis or dissertation research.
BIOL 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
BIOL 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
Human Biology
HBIO 4559New Course Human Biology (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in the subject of human biology.
HBIO 4810Capstone Seminar in Human Biology I (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A weekly seminar co-organized by participating faculty to integrate students' independent research and coursework with contemporary issues at the intersection of biology, the humanities and social sciences. Students will have the opportunity to present their ongoing research and meet with outside speakers. This course will be taken in the fourth year. Prerequisite: DMP in Human Biology.
HBIO 4820Capstone Seminar in Human Biology II (2.00)
A weekly discussion and workshop co-organized by participating faculty to provide guidance and advice to students on completing their research or independent study and writing their thesis. Occasional seminars and opportunities to meet outside speakers will continue in this semester. This course will be taken in the fourth year. Prerequisite: DMP in Human Biology.
HBIO 4950Independent Research for Human Biology (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research/independent study under the guidance of a primary mentor within the College of Arts and Sciences. Prerequisite: DMP in Human Biology.
HBIO 4960Independent Research for Human Biology (2.00)
Independent research/independent study under the guidance of a primary mentor within the College of Arts and Sciences. Prerequisite: DMP in Human Biology.
HBIO 4998Thesis Research in Human Biology I (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research/independent study under the guidance of a primary mentor within the College of Arts and Sciences. Research/study forms the basis for the DMP thesis to be submitted at the end of the fourth year. This course must be taken in the first semester of the fourth year and should encompass the majority of the research for the thesis. Prerequisite: First-semester fourth-year DMP in Human Biology.
HBIO 4999Thesis Research for Human Biology (2.00)
The course is currently offered as a 1 credit class. Due to the time commitment required for the course (8-10 hrs per week) I would like to align the credit hourse earned with with HBIO4950 and HBIO4960 both of which are 2 credits and offered as graded credits. Also students taking this class sometime need to be at the 15 credit hrs of graded credit.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Chemistry (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Chemistry
CHEM 1210Concepts of Chemistry (3.00)
Explore the connections between chemistry & everyday life. Topics include the chemistry of air/water pollution, global climate change, alternative energy, polymeric materials, organic vs. non-organic agriculture, biotechnology, & drugs will be examined. After learning the pertinent structures, reactions & energetics, we investigate social, economic & political impacts of chemical issues surrounding these issues. No lab.
CHEM 1400Foundations of Chemical Principles (3.00)
Establishes a foundation in basic chemical principles. Topics include structure of the atom, periodic table and trends, covalent and ionic bonding, the mole, solutions and liquids, chemical reactions and gases. Primarily for students with a limited background in high school chemistry who intend to enroll in CHEM 1410. Three class hours. No laboratory. Enrollment by instructor permission only.
CHEM 1410Introductory College Chemistry I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For students planning to elect further courses in chemistry, physics, and biology and to fulfill prehealth prerequisites. CHEM 1411 may be taken concurrently or after completing 1410. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1410, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1411. A grade of C- or higher is required to take CHEM 1420.
CHEM 1411Introductory College Chemistry I Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to experimental chemistry, developing laboratory skills & safety. Students plan & implement chemistry experiments in cooperative 4-person teams using a guided inquiry approach. Process skills include developing procedures, data analysis, oral & written communication. Mathematica as a computational tool. Topics: glassware characterization & accuracy, unknown identification of & applications of solubility. 3 1/2 hour lab meets weekly. CHEM 1410, 1610, or 1810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1411. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1410, 1610, or 1810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1411.
CHEM 1420Introductory College Chemistry II (3.00)
Introduces the principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For students planning to elect further courses in chemistry, physics, and biology and to fulfill prehealth prerequisites. Prerequisites: CHEM 1410, 1610, or 1810. CHEM 1421 may be taken concurrently or after completing 1420. Drop or withdrawal from CHEM 1420, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1421. C or higher required for CHEM 2410.
CHEM 1421Introductory College Chemistry II Laboratory (1.00)
Continuation of CHEM 1411, students plan and implement chemistry experiments in cooperative four-person teams using a guided inquiry approach. Mathematica is integrated into the course as a computational chemistry tool. Process skills include developing procedures, data analysis, communication of results, and lab report writing. Topics include thermodynamics, kinetics, acid/base equilibria. 3 1/2 hour lab meets weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1411, 1611, or 1811. CHEM 1420 or 1620 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1421. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1420 or 1620, requires drop/withdraw from CHEM 1421.
CHEM 1500Chemistry for Health Sciences (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Emphasizes the practical aspects of general, organic, and biological chemistry with numerous applications to clinical and health-related cases and issue. Provides health professionals with the chemical background necessary to understand the diagnostic tests and procedures needed for healthcare delivery. Relationships between inorganic chemistry and the life processes that occur during normal and abnormal metabolism.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
CHEM 1559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
Course was offered Fall 2014
CHEM 1610Introductory Chemistry I for Engineers (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For students planning to elect further courses in chemistry, physics, and biology and to fulfill prehealth prerequisites. Prerequisite: CHEM 1611 or 1411 may be taken concurrently or after completing 1610. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1610, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1611/1411. A grade of C- or higher required for CHEM 1620.
CHEM 1611Introductory Chemistry I for Engineers Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to experimental chemistry, developing laboratory skills & safety. Students plan & implement chemistry experiments in cooperative 4-person teams using a guided inquiry approach. Process skills include developing procedures, data analysis, oral & written communication. Mathematica as a computational tool. Topics: glassware characterization & accuracy, unknown identification of, & applications of solubility. Lab meets biweekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1610, or 1810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1611. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1410, 1610, or 1810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1611.
CHEM 1620Introductory Chemistry II for Engineers (3.00)
Introduces the principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For students planning to elect further courses in chemistry, physics, and biology and to fulfill prehealth prerequisites. Prerequisites: CHEM 1410, 1610, or 1810. CHEM 1621 may be taken concurrently or after completing 1620. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1620, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1621. C or higher required for CHEM 2410.
CHEM 1621Introductory Chemistry II for Engineers Laboratory (1.00)
Continuation of CHEM 1611, students plan and implement chemistry experiments in cooperative four-person teams using a guided inquiry approach. Mathematica is integrated into the course as a computational chemistry tool. Process skills include developing procedures, data analysis, communication of results, and lab report writing. Topics include thermodynamics, kinetics, acid/base equilibria. Lab meets biweekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1411, 1611, or 1811. CHEM 1420 or 1620 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1621. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1420 or 1620, requires drop/withdraw from CHEM 1621.
CHEM 1810Principles of Chemical Structure (Accelerated) (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
First of a four-semester sequence covering the basic concepts of general & organic chemistry. Establishes a foundation of fundamental particles & the nature of the atom, develops a rationale for molecular structure, & explores the basis of chemical reactivity. Topics: introductory quantum mechanics, atomic structure, chemical bonding, spectroscopy, & elementary molecular reactivity. Prerequisite: A strong background in high school chemistry. CHEM 1811 or 1411 may be taken concurrently or after completing CHEM 1810. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1811/1411.
CHEM 1811Principles of Chemical Structure Laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students will grow as scientists by designing experiments independently, building technical writing & communication skills, drawing connections between chemistry class & the real world, practicing fundamental laboratory techniques, and generating experimental support for concepts covered in CHEM 1810. "Wet lab" and computational experiments encompass & expand beyond those offered in CHEM 1411. One hour lab lecture and four hour lab meets weekly. Prerequisite: A strong background in high school chemistry. CHEM 1810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1811. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1810 requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1811.
CHEM 1820Principles of Organic Chemistry (Accelerated) (3.00)
Seeks to understand elementary reaction types as a function of chemical structure by emphasizing organic compounds. Topics include acid-base, nucleophilic substitution, oxidation-reduction, electrophilic addition, elimination, conformational analysis, stereochemistry, aromaticity, and molecular spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 1810. CHEM 1821, 2411, or 2311 may be taken concurrently or after completing CHEM 1820. Drop or withdrawal from CHEM 1820, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1821/2411/2311.
CHEM 1821Principles of Organic Chemistry Laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00)
Introduction to organic laboratory techniques, organic synthesis, spectroscopic characterization of organic compounds, and qualitative organic analysis. One hour lab lecture and four hour laboratory meets weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1811. CHEM 1820 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1821. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1820, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1821.
CHEM 2311Organic Chem Lab I for Non-Chemistry Majors/Minors (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Focuses on the development of skills in methods of preparation, purification and identification of organic compounds. One hour lab lecture and four hour laboratory meets biweekly. This course is designed for students who are pre-health students and NOT chemistry majors/minors. Prerequisite: CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811. CHEM 2410 or 1820 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2311. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2410/1820, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2311.
CHEM 2321Organic Chem Lab II for Non-Chemistry Majors/Minors (1.00)
Focuses on the development of skills in methods of preparation, purification and identification of organic compounds. One hour lab lecture and four hour laboratory meets biweekly. This course is designed for students who are pre-health students but NOT chemistry majors/minors. Prerequisite: CHEM 2311 or 2411. CHEM 2420 or 2810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2321. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2420 or 2810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2321.
CHEM 2350The Chemical Century (3.00)
This course will explore the chemical component of some major technological changes of the 20th century including explosives, fuels, polymers, consumer products, agriculture, food processing, nutrition, and drugs. The discovery, development and implementation of key technologies will be discussed along with the societal impact. Biographical and historical information about inventors or companies will supplement the material. Prerequisites: CHEM 1410, 1420 or 1810, 1820
CHEM 2410Organic Chemistry I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys the compounds of carbon in relation to their structure, identification, synthesis, natural occurrence, and mechanisms of reactions. Three class hours; Discussion requirement at the discretion of instructor. CHEM 1420 or 1620. CHEM 2311 or 2411 may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 2410. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2410, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2311/2411. C or better required for CHEM 2420.
CHEM 2411Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the principles and techniques used in the organic chemistry laboratory, including methods of purification, isolation, synthesis and analysis of organic compounds, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. One hour lecture and four hour laboratory meets weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811. CHEM 2410 or 1820 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2411. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2410/1820, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2411.
CHEM 2420Organic Chemistry II (3.00)
Survey of the principle classes of organic and bioorganic compounds in relation to their structure, identification, synthesis, natural occurrence, reactivity, and mechanisms of reactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 2410 or 1820. CHEM 2321 or 2421 may be taken concurrently or after completing CHEM 2420. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2420, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2321/2421.
CHEM 2421Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (3.00)
Further development of skills acquired in CHEM 2411; synthesis (including multistep synthesis), isolation, purification and characterization of compounds such as anestethics, antiinflamatory and antibacterial compounds, as well as peptides, oligonucleotides, synthetic polymers. One hour lab lecture and four hour laboratory meets weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 2411. CHEM 2420 or 2810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2421. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2420 or 2810, requires drop/withdrawal from 2421.
CHEM 2559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of chemistry.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Spring 2013
CHEM 2620Introduction to Organic Chemistry (3.00)
Introduces the nomenclature, structure, reactivity, and applications of organic compounds, including those of importance in the chemical industry. Three lecture hours. Prerequisite: One semester of general chemistry; corequisite: CHEM 2121.
CHEM 2621Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1.00)
Six-to-seven four-hour laboratory sessions and an equal number of one-hour laboratory lectures to accompany CHEM 2120. Corequisite: CHEM 2120.
CHEM 2720Forensic Science and Criminal Justice System (3.00)
One of the most important modern elements in the criminal justice system has been the contributions of the scientist. This course traces the development of the scientific method of identifying crime, evidence such as DNA, and the scientific expert witness. In addition to lectures, the class will work in groups or teams to carefully explore how a forensic scientist works in the modern criminal justice system. Prerequisite: AP Chemistry or a year of college chemistry
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
CHEM 2810Principles of Organic & Bioorganic Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continued exploration of organic reactions and structures initiated in CHEM 1820. Includes electrophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic addition, nucleophilic acyl substitution, organometallic compounds, carbohydrates, lipids, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: CHEM 1820. CHEM 2811, 2421, or 2321 may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 2810. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2811/2421/2321.
CHEM 2811Principles of Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Further development of the laboratory skills acquired in CHEM 1821, for the organic synthesis (including multistep synthesis) of compounds such as esters, amides, peptides, polymers, organometallics. Extensive hands-on experience using spectroscopic (NMR, IR, UV) and chromatographic methods for the characterization of organic compounds. One hour lab lecture and four hours laboratory meets weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1821. CHEM 2810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2811. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2811.
CHEM 2820Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics (Accelerated) (3.00)
Focuses on the macroscopic properties of chemical systems. Topics include states of matter, physical equilibria, chemical equilibria, thermodynamic relationships, kinetic theory, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 2810 and MATH 1220 or 1320; PHYS 2020, 2620, or 2415 may be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2820.
CHEM 2821Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory (Accelerated) (3.00)
Four laboratory hours plus weekly lecture. Prerequisite/corequisite: CHEM 2820.
CHEM 3220Uranium and the American West (3.00)
The epic of atomic physics from the Curies to Fermi's chain reaction; the Manhattan project and the tragedy of Robert Oppenheimer; nuclear weapons testing, power, and environmental consequences.  Cross listed with ETP 3220. One year of university-level Chemistry or Physics.
CHEM 3240Coding in Matlab/Mathematica with Applications (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses on an introduction to programming and data manipulation, with an emphasis on applications. Students have the choice of using Matlab or Mathematica as their programming language, with course instruction spanning both languages. Topics include loops, data structures, functions and functional programming, randomness, matrices, and string manipulation, plus applications selected from chemistry, statistics, or image processing. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus is recommended but not required.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
CHEM 3410Physical Chemistry - Quantum Theory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: chemical kinetics; introductory quantum theory; chemical bonding; spectroscopy and molecular structure; biochemical transport; and statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: CHEM 1420 or 1810; MATH 1220 or 1320; and PHYS 2020, 2620, or 2415. CHEM 3811 (if required for degree program) may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 3410. Discussion is optional.
CHEM 3420Physical Chemistry - Thermodynamics (3.00)
Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: properties of gases, liquids, and solids; thermodynamics; chemical and biochemical equilibrium; solutions; electrochemistry; and structure and stability of biological macromolecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 3410. CHEM 3821 (if required for degree program) may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 3420. Discussion is optional.
CHEM 3559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
CHEM 3610Physical Chemistry for Engineers (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: chemical kinetics; introductory quantum theory; chemical bonding; spectroscopy and molecular structure; biochemical transport; and statistical mechanics.
CHEM 3721Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (4.00)
This lecture/laboratory course covers basic analytical chemistry instrumentation including chromatography, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Lecture content will include theory and application of chemical instrumentation. The laboratory component will emphasize obtaining and interpreting quantitative data and designing experiments through project-based labs. 2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811
Course was offered Spring 2016
CHEM 3810Physical Chemistry I (3.00)
Introduces physical chemistry with numerous materials and biological applications: chemical kinetics; introductory quantum theory; chemical bonding; spectroscopy and molecular structure; transport; and statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: CHEM 1810, 2820 or permission of instructor, MATH 1220 or 1320, and PHYS 2010, 2020 or PHYS 2310, 2320
Course was offered Fall 2010
CHEM 3811Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Execution of laboratory experiments that illustrate important laws and demonstrate quantitative methods of measuring the chemical and physical properties of matter. One hour lab lecture and four hour lab meet weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811. CHEM 3410 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 3811. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3410, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3811.
CHEM 3820Physical Chemistry II (3.00)
Introduces physical chemistry with numerous material science biological applications: properties of gases, liquids, and solids; thermodynamics; chemical and biochemical equilibrium; solutions; electrochemistry; and structure and stability of macromolecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 3810, MATH 1220 or 1320, and PHYS 2010, 2020 or PHYS 2310, 2320
Course was offered Spring 2011
CHEM 3821Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (3.00)
Execution of laboratory experiments that illustrate important laws and demonstrate quantitative methods of measuring the chemical and physical properties of matter. One hour lab lecture and four hour laboratory meet weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 3811. CHEM 3420 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 3821. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3420, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3821.
CHEM 3910Introductory Research Seminar (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces research approaches and tools in chemistry including examples of formulation of approaches, literature searches, research methods, and reporting of results. Oral presentations by students, faculty, and visiting lecturers.
CHEM 3920Introductory Research Seminar (1.00)
Introduces research approaches and tools in chemistry including examples of formulation of approaches, literature searches, research methods, and reporting of results. Oral presentations by students, faculty, and visiting lecturers.
CHEM 3951Introduction to Research (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the methods of research in chemistry that include use of the research literature and instruction in basic experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Under the direct supervision of faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 3961Introduction to Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the methods of research in chemistry that include use of the research literature and instruction in basic experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Under the direct supervision of faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 4090Analytical Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of the utilization of modern analytical instrumentation for chemical analysis. Includes emission and mass spectrometry, ultraviolet, visible, and infrared absorption spectroscopy, atomic absorption, electrical methods of analysis, chromatography, neutron activation analysis, and X-ray methods. Prerequisite: CHEM 1420 or CHEM 1620 or CHEM 1810
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 4320Inorganic Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Unified treatment of the chemistry of the important classes of inorganic compounds and their reactions, with emphasis on underlying principles of molecular structure, symmetry, and bonding theory, including molecular orbital descriptions and reactivity. Prerequisite; CHEM 1420.
CHEM 4410Biological Chemistry I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Examines the means by which enzymes catalyze transformations of other molecules, emphasizing the chemical principles involved. Topics include a description of the key metabolic cycles and pathways, the enzymes that catalyze these reactions, and the ways in which these pathways are regulated. Prerequisite: CHEM 2420
CHEM 4411Biological Chemistry Laboratory I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introducing the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Prerequisites: CHEM 2420
CHEM 4420Biological Chemistry II (3.00)
Covers three main areas: structure and function of biological membranes; complex biochemical systems and processes, including photosynthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, vision, neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, muscle contraction, and microtubules; and molecular biology, including DNA and RNA metabolism, protein synthesis, regulation of gene expression, and recombinant DNA methodology. Prerequisite: CHEM 4410
CHEM 4421Biological Chemistry Laboratory II (4.00)
Analyzes the physical methods used in studying macromolecules. Experiments include spectroscopic, hydrodynamic, and kinetic methods. Topics include enzyme kinetics and the statistical analysis of data. Prerequisite: CHEM 4411.
CHEM 4430From Lab Bench to Your Medicine Cabinet (3.00)
This course will focus on methods of drug discovery. The class will include reading primary literature and discussions about topics ranging from natural products to gene therapy. Students will prepare a paper and presentation on the mechanism of action, timeline of discovery, importance of pharmacokinetics, and the role of basic research in the discovery for a select group of therapeutics Prerequisites: Biological Chemistry I and two semesters of Organic Chemistry
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2011
CHEM 4559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 4951Supervised and Original Research in Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Original research involving experimental or theoretical chemistry carried out under the direct supervision of faculty. A minimum of nine hours per week, including conferences with research supervisor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 4961Supervised and Original Research in Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Original research involving experimental or theoretical chemistry carried out under the direct supervision of faculty. A minimum of nine hours per week, including conferences with research supervisor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 5110Organic Chemistry III: Structure, Reactivity, and Mechanism (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Systematic review and extension of the facts and theories of organic chemistry; includes the mechanism of reactions, structure, and stereochemistry. Prerequisite: One year of organic chemistry. In addition, one year of physical chemistry is recommended.
CHEM 5120Organic Chemistry IV: Survey of Synthetic Methods- Selectivity, Scope, and Limitations (3.00)
A comprehensive survey of synthetic organic reactions and their application to the design and execution of syntheses of relatively complex organic substances.
CHEM 5180Instrumental Theory and Techniques in Organic Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the theory and application of instrumental techniques in solving organic structural problems. Topics include ultraviolet and infrared absorption spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, rotatory dispersion, and circular dichroism.
CHEM 5210Advanced Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies introductory quantum mechanics. Topics include the application of group theory to molecular orbital theory; and rotational, vibrational and electronic spectra. Prerequisite: CHEM 3410, 3420.
CHEM 5220Advanced Physical Chemistry II: Statistical Mechanics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the laws of thermodynamics and extra-thermodynamic principles; statistical mechanics; theory of reaction rates, and the interpretation of experimental kinetic data. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 5224Reaction Kinetics and Dynamics (3.00)
Introduces the practice and theory of modern chemical kinetics, emphasizing reactions occurring in gases, liquids, and on catalytic surfaces. Develops basic principles of chemical kinetics and describes current experimental and analytic techniques. Discusses the microscopic reaction dynamics underlying the macroscopic kinetics in terms of reactive potential energy surfaces. Develops statistical theories of reactions that simplify the description of the overall reaction dynamics. Includes the transition state theory, Rice-Ramsperger-Kassel-Marcus (RRKM) theory for unimolecular reactions, Kramers' theory, Marcus electron transfer theory, and information theory. Presents current topics from the literature and illustrates applications of basic principles through problem-solving exercises. Prerequisite: CHEM 5210, 5220, or instructor permission.
CHEM 5250Molecular Spectroscopy (3.00)
Includes basic theoretical principles of modern molecular spectroscopy, including microwave, infrared, Raman, visible, and ultraviolet spectroscopy. Gas-phase systems will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CHEM 5210 or Instructor Permission
CHEM 5260Introduction to Astrochemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This interdisciplinary course will introduce advanced undergraduates and graduates to molecules and their chemistry in different sources throughout the universe. Topics include gas-phase and grain-surface reactions, astronomical spectroscopy, laboratory experiments, and astrochemical modeling.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013
CHEM 5310Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I: Reaction Mechanisms (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the electronic structure of atoms and simple molecules, including basic concepts and applications of symmetry and group theory. The chemistry of the main group elements is described using energetics, structure, and reaction pathways to provide a theoretical background. Emphasizes applying these concepts to predicting the stability and developing synthetic routes to individual compounds or classes. Prerequisite: CHEM 4320 or instructor permission.
CHEM 5320Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II: Organometallics and Synthesis (3.00)
Introduces the electronic structure of compounds of the transition metals using ligan field theory and molecular orbital theory. Describes the chemistry of coordination and organometallic compounds, emphasizing structure, reactivity, and synthesis. Examines applications to transformations in organic chemistry and to catalysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 4320 or instructor permission.
CHEM 5330Structural Inorganic Chemistry: Characterization and Spectroscopy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers mathematical language which describes symmetry and focuses on its application to inorganic chemistry, determination of point groups, use of character tables, and construction of MO theory diagrams. This will be followed by application of these concepts to spectroscopic methods, e.g. Absorption, IR, Raman, NMR, magnetism, and EPR, etc. The material is intended to cover the theory and interpretation of standard spectroscopic techniques.
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 5340Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers an introduction to nanomaterials and to physical methods for nanomaterials characterization; synthesis, surface modification and assembly nanomaterials; and magnetic, optical and catalytic properties of nanomaterials. The course also highlights the importance of the design of nanomaterials for modern energy, environmental and biomedical applications.
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 5380Determination of Molecular Structure by Diffraction Methods (3.00)
This one-semester undergraduate/graduate course will focus on the modern applications of X-ray diffraction techniques in crystal and molecular structure determination. The class will also include powder diffraction and its application in X-ray structure analysis.
CHEM 5410Advanced Biological Chemistry I: Molecular Assembly and Information Flow (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Examines the means by which enzymes catalyze transformations of other molecules, emphasizing the chemical principles involved, and describes key metabolic cycles and pathways, the enzymes that catalyze these reactions, and the ways in which these pathways are regulated. Three class hours (Y) Prerequisites: One year of biochemistry; one year of organic chemistry; one semester of thermodyanmics.
CHEM 5420Advanced Biological Chemistry II: Macromolecular Structure and Function (3.00)
Covers three main areas: (1) the structure and function of biological membranes, (2) complex biochemical systems and processes, including photosynthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, vision, neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, muscle contraction and microtubules, and (3) molecular biology, including DNA metabolism, protein synthesis, regulation of gene expression and recombinant DNA methodology. Three class hours,. (Y) Prerequistes: CHEM 7430 or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
CHEM 5430Nanoscale Imaging of Complex Systems in Chemistry and Biology (3.00)
Topics include principles of image formation; methods for sample preparation and chemical labeling; photophysics of fluorescent proteins and organic dyes; and computational image analysis and data processing. Recommended prerequisites: Calculus II or higher, Introduction to Biology. Required prerequisites: CHEM 1420, 1620 or 1810.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2010
CHEM 5510Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry (Drug Discovery) (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Selected topics in advanced organic chemistry developed to the depth required for modern research. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
CHEM 5520Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry (3.00)
Selected topics in advanced physical chemistry developed to the depth required for modern research. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 5530Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (3.00)
Advanced treatment of topics of current research interest in inorganic chemistry.
CHEM 5559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 5560Selected Topics in Biological Chemistry (3.00)
Selected topics in advanced biochemistry developed to the depth required for modern research Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
CHEM 5570Selected Topics - Analytical Chemistry (Luminescence) (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies recent developments in instrumentation and their significance to physical-analytical problems. Includes the theory and application of specialized techniques in analytical chemistry.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
CHEM 5720Methods in Bioanalytical Chemistry (3.00)
An introduction to classic & modern approaches of chemical analysis of biological systems. Detection of analytes ranging from small molecules & proteins, to cells, to structured materials. Focus on immunoassays: ELISA, bead-based assays, & surface plasmon resonance for analytes in solution; ELISpot for cell secretions; flow cytometry for cells and beads; & immunostaining for biomaterials and tissue samples.
Course was offered Fall 2010
CHEM 5730Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced level survey of instrumental methods of analysis, theory and application of spectrochemical, electrochemical techniques; separations, surfaces, special topics, and recent developments from the literature.
CHEM 5731Computer Interfacing and Applications to Chemistry (3.00)
Study will focus on eliminating the black box effect of computers so that students can truly understand what is going on in instruments plus providing practical skill in interfacing instruments and processing data using Labview programming language and interfacing through National Instrument interfaces and Vernier sensors. Prerequisite: CHEM 1420, 1620, or CHEM 1810
Course was offered Spring 2016
CHEM 5740Analytical Chemistry: Separations (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Theory and practice of separation science are introduced. Topics include theoretical aspects of separations, including equilibrium theory, flow, diffusion, and solution theory. Major analytical separation techniques covered include liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and capillary electrophoresis. Prerequisite: CHEM 5710 or Permission of Instructor
CHEM 5750Analytical Chemistry Spectroscopy (3.00)
Theory and practice of separation science are introduced. Topics include theoretical aspects of separations, including equilibrium theory, flow, diffusion, and solution theory. Major analytical separation techniques covered include liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and capillary electrophoresis. Prerequisite: CHEM 5710 or Permission of Instructor
Course was offered Fall 2011
CHEM 7010Research Seminar I: Introduction to Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Entering graduate students attend departmental seminars and colloquia. These lectures expose the student to a wide range of the latest theoretical and experimental topics in chemistry. Chemistry 7010, 7020, and 7030 provide graduate students with an introduction to the theory and practice of scientific research and professional development. Issues of safety in the laboratory, literature searching, ethical conduct in research, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, federal funding agencies, job opportunities in academe, industry, and national laboratories, curriculum vitae/résumé writing, website creation, and effective written and oral communication skills are discussed. Students are required to attend departmental seminars and colloquia in order to learn about a broad range of current experimental and theoretical topics in chemistry. Each student will prepare at least one oral and one written presentation for the class. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 7011Teaching Science in Higher Education (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This STEM teaching course will help graduate TAs integrate learning theory and effective student engagement practices into their teaching. GTAs will participate in guided discussions to relate recommendations from the education literature to their classroom experiences. Assignments will include learning activities, such as teaching observations & reflections, and designing interventions to assist students with difficult topics/skills.
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 7020Research Seminar II: Research, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Ethics (3.00)
Entering graduate students attend departmental seminars and colloquia. These lectures expose the student to a wide range of the latest theoretical and experimental topics in chemistry. Chemistry 7010, 7020, and 7030 provide graduate students with an introduction to the theory and practice of scientific research and professional development. Issues of safety in the laboratory, literature searching, ethical conduct in research, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, federal funding agencies, job opportunities in academe, industry, and national laboratories, curriculum vitae/résumé writing, website creation, and effective written and oral communication skills are discussed. Students are required to attend departmental seminars and colloquia in order to learn about a broad range of current experimental and theoretical topics in chemistry. Each student will prepare at least one oral and one written presentation for the class. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
CHEM 7021Communicating Research to Diverse Audiences (1.00)
Designed to help graduate students learn to communicate their research to non-technical audiences such as the public, the media, and policymakers. Class topics will be a balance of teamwork to introduce concepts followed by individual assignments to apply the concepts to their own research. Theoretical principles and readings will be introduced when appropriate.
CHEM 7030Research Seminar III: Preparation for Ph.D. Candidacy Exam (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Entering graduate students attend departmental seminars and colloquia. These lectures expose the student to a wide range of the latest theoretical and experimental topics in chemistry. Chemistry 7010, 7020, and 7030 provide graduate students with an introduction to the theory and practice of scientific research and professional development . Issues of savety in the laboratory, literature searching, ethical conduct in research, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, federal funding agencies, job opportunities in academe, industry, and national laboratories, curriculum vitae/resume writing, website creation, and effective written and oral communication skills are discussed. Students are required to attend departmental seminars and colloquia in order to learn about a broad range of current experimental and theoretical topics in chemistry. Each student will prepare at least one oral and one written presentation for the class.
CHEM 7031The Art of Scientific Writing (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Skill in scientific writing is as essential for scientists as learning the experimental techniques and analysis methods of their field. Mastery of the skills for expository writing is essential to write an effective scientific document and the genres of scientific communication. Three writing assignments - a draft of each, which will be extensively marked up, & then a final version which will be subjected to a peer review & expert review.
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 7110Teaching Science in Higher Education (1.00)
This STEM teaching course will help graduate TAs integrate learning theory and effective student engagement practices into their teaching. GTAs will participate in guided discussions to relate recommendations from the education literature to their classroom experiences. Assignments will include learning activities, such as teaching observations & reflections, and designing interventions to assist students with difficult topics/skills.
CHEM 7120Communicating Research to Diverse Audiences (1.00)
Designed to help graduate students learn to communicate their research to non-technical audiences such as the public, the media, and policymakers. Class topics will be a balance of teamwork to introduce concepts followed by individual assignments to apply the concepts to their own research. Theoretical principles and readings will be introduced when appropriate.
Course was offered Spring 2010
CHEM 7121Communicating Research to Diverse Audiences (1.00)
Designed to help graduate students learn to communicate their research to non-technical audiences such as the public, the media, and policymakers. Class topics will be a balance of teamwork to introduce concepts followed by individual assignments to apply the concepts to their own research. Theoretical principles and readings will be introduced when appropriate.
CHEM 7130The Art of Scientific Writing (1.00)
Skill in scientific writing is as essential for scientists as learning the experimental techniques and analysis methods of their field. Mastery of the skills for expository writing is essential to write an effective scientific document and the genres of scientific communication. Three writing assignments - a draft of each, which will be extensively marked up, & then a final version which will be subjected to a peer review & expert review.
CHEM 7131The Art of Scientific Writing (1.00)
Skill in scientific writing is as essential for scientists as learning the experimental techniques and analysis methods of their field. Mastery of the skills for expository writing is essential to write an effective scientific document and the genres of scientific communication. Three writing assignments - a draft of each, which will be extensively marked up, & then a final version which will be subjected to a peer review & expert review.
CHEM 7559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 8559New Course in Chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
Course was offered Fall 2010
CHEM 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
CHEM 8999Masters Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students pursuing a masters degree and conducting research.
CHEM 9080Research in Infrared Spectroscopy (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Infrared Spectroscopy
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
CHEM 9110Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Bioorganic Mechanism and Synthesis
CHEM 9120Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 9130Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students will conduct research in synthetic organic chemistry using appropriate techniques, instruments, and equipment.
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 9150Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence
CHEM 9160Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Students will conduct research in synthetic organic chemistry using appropriate techniques, instruments, and equipment.
CHEM 9170Research in Theoretical Astrochemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Theoretical Astrochemistry
CHEM 9180Research in Chemistry in Interstellar and Star-Forming Regions (1.00 - 12.00)
Students will conduct research in theoretical chemistry using appropriate techniques, instruments, and equipment.
CHEM 9210Research in High Resolution Molecular Spectroscopy (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in High Resolution Molecular Spectroscopy
CHEM 9220Research in Computational Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Computational Chemistry
CHEM 9230Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases
CHEM 9240Research in Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics
CHEM 9250Research in Theoretical Astrochemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Theoretical Astrochemistry
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
CHEM 9260Research in Chemistry in Interstellar and Star-Forming Regions (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Chemistry in Interstellar and Star-Forming Regions
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
CHEM 9270Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
CHEM 9290Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
CHEM 9310Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Inorganic and Organometallic Reactions
CHEM 9320Research in Synthetic and Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Synthetic and Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry
CHEM 9330Research in Redox-Driven Inorganic Mechanisms (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Redox-Driven Inorganic Mechanisms.
CHEM 9340Research in Synthesis and Functionalization of Nanostructured Materials (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Synthesis and Functionalization of Nanostructured Materials.
CHEM 9350Research in Materials Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Materials Chemistry
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
CHEM 9360Research in Medicinal Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Medicinal Chemistry
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
CHEM 9370Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Photochemistry and Luminescence
Course was offered Fall 2016
CHEM 9410Research in Membrane Biochemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Membrane Biochemistry
CHEM 9420Research in Chemical and Structural Biology (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Chemical and Structural Biology
CHEM 9430Research in Chemical Biology (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Chemical Biology
CHEM 9440Research in Biological and Biophysical Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students will conduct research in biological and biophysical chemistry using appropriate techniques, instruments, and equipment.
CHEM 9450Research in Spectroscopy and Biophysics of Membrane Proteins (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Spectroscopy and Biophysics of Membrane Proteins
CHEM 9460Research in Structural Biology (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Structural Biology
CHEM 9559New course in chemistry (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 9610Research in Medicinal Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Organic & Polymer Chemistry
CHEM 9630Research in Bioanalytical Studies (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Bioanalytical Studies
CHEM 9650Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Statistical Mechanics of Condensed Phases
CHEM 9680Research: Biomolecular NMR (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Biomolecular NMR
CHEM 9690Research: Chemistry of Medicine (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Chemistry of Medicine
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
CHEM 9710Research in Mass Spectrometry (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Mass Spectrometry
CHEM 9720Research in Microfluidic and Chemical Analysis of Biological Systems (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research: Microfluidic and Chemical Analysis of Biological Systems
CHEM 9730Research in Bioanalytical Studies (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Bioanalytical Studies
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
CHEM 9740Research in Single-Molecule Imaging (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Single-Molecule Imaging
CHEM 9750Research in Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in Analytical Chemistry of Biological Systems
CHEM 9790Research: Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics (1.00 - 12.00)
Research
CHEM 9810Research in Membrane Biophysical Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research focuses on the structure and function of membrane proteins using techniques such as nuclear magnetic and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, small angle x-ray scattering, x-ray crystallography and many biochemical methods.
CHEM 9820Research: Spectroscopy and Biophysics of Membrane Proteins (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Spectroscopy and Biophysics of Membrane Proteins
CHEM 9840Research: Nanoscience on Surfaces (1.00 - 12.00)
Research: Nanoscience on Surfaces
CHEM 9850Research:Synthetic & Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
Research in Synthetic and Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry using appropriate instruments and techniques.
CHEM 9880Research:Structural Biology (1.00 - 12.00)
Research:Structural Biology
CHEM 9890Organometallic Chemistry (1.00 - 12.00)
RA graduate level research course focused on mechanisms of organometallic and inorganic reactions. The course will cover concepts of bonding and structure of transition metal complexes with emphasis on the interaction of transition metal fragments with organic ligands, experimental methods of mechanistic study including kinetics, dynamic NMR spectroscopy, linear free energy relationships and kinetic isotope effects, and an overview of inorganic.
CHEM 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation advisor has been selected.
CHEM 9999Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation advisor has been selected.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Classics (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Classics
CLAS 1559New Course in Classics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of classics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 2010Greek Civilization (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies Greek history, literature, and art. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 2020Roman Civilization (3.00)
Studies Roman history, literature, and art. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 2040Greek Mythology (3.00)
Introduces major themes of Greek mythological thought; surveys myths about the olympic pantheon and the legends of the heroes. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 2100Classical Myth and its Influence (3.00)
Studies the influence and prominence of Classical myth in literature and other arts in antiquity and through time.
CLAS 2559New Course in Classics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of classics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
CLAS 3040Women and Gender in Ancient Greece and Rome (3.00)
This course focuses on women's roles and lives in Ancient Greece and Rome. Students are introduced to the primary material (textual and material) on women in antiquity and to current debates about it. Subjects addressed will include sexual stereotypes and ideals, power-relations of gender, familial roles, social and economic status, social and political history, visual art, medical theory, and religion. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 3100Age of Odysseus (3.00)
Studies the literature, culture, history, art, and religion of the times of the Homeric epics (Bronze Age to circa 700 b.c.). Readings include Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, The Homeric Hymns, and Hesiod's Theogony and Works and Days. Some emphasis on the archaeology of Mycenaean sites. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2011
CLAS 3110Age of Pericles (3.00)
Studies the literature, art, architecture, history, and politics of the Periclean Age of Athens, with special emphasis on Pericles (circa 495-429 b.c.) and his accomplishments. Readings from Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Thucydides, and Plutarch. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 3120Age of Alexander (3.00)
Studies the times, person, accomplishments of Alexander the Great (356-323 b.c.), the literature, art, and architecture of the period, and the influence of Alexander on the development of Greek and Western culture. Readings from Plutarch, Arrian, Demosthenes, and poets and philosophers of the early Hellenistic period. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2009
CLAS 3130Age of Augustus (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the times, person, and accomplishments of the Roman Emperor Augustus (63 b.c.-14 a.d.), with special emphasis on the literature, art, architecture, and political developments of the period. Readings from Tacitus, Suetonius, and the poetry of Vergil, Horace, and Ovid. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
CLAS 3140Age of Augustine (3.00)
Studies cultural developments in the fourth and fifth centuries, centering on St. Augustine and the literature of the period. Readings from such works as Augustine's Confessions and City of God, Jerome's letters, Cassian's Conversations, Sulpicius Severus' biography of St. Martin, and the poetry of Claudian and Prudentius. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 3150Ancient Epic and Popular Culture (3.00)
Reading of ancient epics (Homer's "Illiad". Apollonius of Rhodes "Argonautica" and Vergil's "Aeneid") in light of modern counterparts in various media, including Alan Moore's graphic novel "Watchmen" and the rebotted "Battlestar Galactica".
Course was offered Fall 2014
CLAS 3210Tragedy and Comedy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes readings in the tragic poets Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Seneca; and the comic poets Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, and Terence, together with ancient and modern discussions. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2011
CLAS 3250Ancient Greek Religion (3.00)
An introduction to the religious beliefs, practices, and life of ancient Greeks of the classical period as they are found in literature, history, architecture, and art. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2010
CLAS 3300Introduction to Indo-european Linguistics (3.00)
Languages as superficially different as English, Greek, Latin, and Sanskrit in fact all developed from a single "proto-language," called Proto-Indo-European. This course will explore the following questions: What was this proto-language like? How do we know what it was like? By what processes did it develop into the various daughter languages? How can we trace words as diverse as wit, idea, video, and Veda back to a common source?
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2012
CLAS 3350Language and Literature of the Early Celts (3.00)
This introduction to the Celtic inhabitants of Gaul and Britain unites two approaches, one literary, one linguistic. First, we will compare descriptions of the Celts found in Greek and Latin authors with readings of Celtic literature in translation, notably Ireland's great prose epic, the Táin Bó Cúailnge. Second, we will explore how the Celtic languages work, focusing on the basics of Old Irish as well as touching on Middle Welsh and Gaulish.
Course was offered Fall 2014
CLAS 3400The City of Rome in Antiquity (3.00)
This lecture course traces the urban development of Rome from the earliest settlements in the late Bronze Age (ca. 1,000 BCE) to the depopulation of the city in the sixth century CE.
CLAS 3559New Course in Classics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of classics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
CLAS 3600Medieval Manuscripts at UVA (3.00)
An introduction to the study of medieval manuscripts through the holdings of the University of Virginia. Manuscripts will be studied from a variety of perspectives: the cultural context that produced them, their physical and visual form, and the history of their reception, from their creation to their current home in the Small Special Collections Library.
Course was offered January 2015
CLAS 4993Independent Study (3.00)
Independent Study in Classics.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015
CLAS 5250Ancient Greek Religion (3.00)
An introduction to the religious beliefs, practices, and life of ancient Greeks of the classical period as they are found in literature, history, architecture, and art. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2010
CLAS 5300Introduction to Indo-European Linguistics (3.00)
Languages as superficially different as English, Greek, Latin, and Sanskrit in fact all developed from a single "proto-language," called Proto-Indo-European. This course will explore the following questions: What was this proto-language like? How do we know what it was like? By what processes did it develop into the various daughter languages? How can we trace words as diverse as wit, idea, video, and Veda back to a common source?
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2012
CLAS 5559New Course in Classics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of classics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
CLAS 6559New Course in Classics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of classics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2011
Greek
GREE 1010Elementary Greek (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Attic Greek: beginning grammar, composition, and selected readings. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 1020Elementary Greek (4.00)
Attic Greek: beginning grammar, composition, and selected readings. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 2010Intermediate Greek I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Xenophon and Plato. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 1010-1020.
GREE 2020Intermediate Greek II (3.00)
Herodotus and Euripides. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 2010.
GREE 2230The New Testament I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces New Testament Greek; selections from the Gospels. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 1010, 1020.
GREE 2240The New Testament II (3.00)
Selections from the Epistles. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.vvirginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 1010-1020 or equivalent.
GREE 3010Advanced Reading in Greek (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading of a tragedy and a related prose work. Weekly exercises in writing Greek. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 2020.
GREE 3020Advanced Reading in Greek (3.00)
Readings in Greek from Homer's Iliad. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 3010 or 3030.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013
GREE 3030Advanced Reading in Greek (3.00)
Reading of a comedy and a related prose work. Weekly exercises in writing Greek. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 2020.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2009
GREE 3040Advanced Reading in Greek (3.00)
Readings in Greek from Homer's Odyssey. Offered in alternate years. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: GREE 3010 or 3030.
GREE 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Greek. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 4998Greek Distinguished Majors Thesis Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research under direction of a faculty member leading to writing of a Distinguished Majors thesis or comparable project
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
GREE 4999Greek Distinguished Majors Thesis Writing (3.00)
Writing of Distinguished Majors thesis or comparable project. Prerequisite: GREE 4998
Course was offered Spring 2016
GREE 5020Survey of Later Greek Literature (3.00)
Lectures with readings from the end of the fifth century to the Second Sophistic. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2014
GREE 5040Later Greek Prose (3.00)
Selections from Greek authors, illustrating the development of prose style from the third century, b.c., to the second century, a.d. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 5050Comparative Greek and Latin Grammar (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 5060The History of the Greek and Latin Languages (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 5070Greek Orators (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of the texts of the ancient Greek orators (in ancient Greek). Prerequisite: Advanced knowledge of ancient Greek.
Course was offered Fall 2016
GREE 5080Greek Epigraphy (3.00)
Studies the inscriptions of the ancient Greeks. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 5090Prose Composition (3.00)
Translation from English into Greek. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2012
GREE 5100Homer (3.00)
Readings from Homeric epics, with study of various Homeric problems. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2011
GREE 5120Greek Lyric Poetry (3.00)
Surveys Greek lyric forms from earliest times. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2011
GREE 5130Pindar (3.00)
Readings in the Poetry of Pindar
Course was offered Fall 2014
GREE 5140Aeschylus (3.00)
Close reading of two plays of Aeschylus with particular attention to problems of the constitution of the text.
Course was offered Spring 2015
GREE 5150Sophocles (3.00)
Selected plays of Sophocles with studies of their dramatic techniques. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2013
GREE 5160Herodotus (3.00)
Readings in the Histories. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2013
GREE 5170Euripides (3.00)
Reading of selected plays, with study of the poetic and dramatic technique. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2012
GREE 5180Thucydides (3.00)
Selections from the History of the Peloponnesian War, emphasizing the development of Greek historical prose style and the historical monograph. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2012
GREE 5210Plato (3.00)
Readings from selected dialogues of Plato; studies Plato's philosophy and literary style. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2009
GREE 5220Aristotle (3.00)
Reading and discussion of the Nicomachean Ethics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 5559New Course in Greek (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in Greek. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 5993Independent Study (1.00 - 4.00)
Independent Study in Greek. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 7559New Course: GREE (3.00)
New course in Greek. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2013
GREE 8100Greek Religion (3.00)
Seminar on select topics in Greek Religion. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2011
GREE 8130Greek Literary Criticism (3.00)
Readings from Aristotle's Rhetoric and Poetics and Longinus. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken before a thesis director has been selected. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
GREE 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Latin
LATI 1010Elementary Latin I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Beginning grammar, prose composition, and simple Latin readings. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 1016Intensive Introductory Latin (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 1020Elementary Latin II (4.00)
Beginning grammar, prose composition, and simple Latin readings. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 1026Intensive Introductory Latin (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisites: Lati 1016 or equivalent.
LATI 1030Fundamentals of Latin (Intensive) (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers the material of 1010,1020 in one semester. Intended principally as a review for those who know some Latin. May be taken as a rapid introduction to Latin. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: Two or more years of high school Latin and appropriate CEEB score, or permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
LATI 116Intensive Introductory Latin (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for LATI 1016. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 126Intensive Introductory Latin (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for LATI 1026. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 2010Intermediate Latin I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory readings from Caesar and Ovid. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: LATI 1020, 1030, or appropriate CEEB score.
LATI 2016Intensive Intermediate Latin (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level reading and writing, and continues with further development of these skills, Part of the Summer Language Institute. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisites: Lati 1016 &1026 or equivalent.
LATI 2020Intermediate Latin II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory readings from Cicero and Catullus. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: LATI 2010.
LATI 2026Intensive Intermediate Latin (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level e reading and writing, and continues with further development of these skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisites: Lati 1016, 1026 and 2016 or equivalent.
LATI 216Intensive Intermediate Latin (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for LATI 2016. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 226Intensive Intermediate Latin (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for LATI 2026. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 3010Plautus (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading of two plays of Plautus with attention to style and dramaturgy. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
LATI 3020Catullus (3.00)
Selections from Carmina. Note: The prerequisite for LATI 3030 through LATI 3110 is LATI 2020, four years of high school Latin, or appropriate SAT score. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2010
LATI 3030Cicero (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Selections from Cicero's speeches, philosophical works, and letters. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 3040Prose Composition (3.00)
Graded exercises in translation from English into Latin, with some attention to the reverse process. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 3050The Satirical Writing of Petronius and Seneca (3.00)
Petronius' Cena Trimalchionis, and Seneca's Apocolocyntosis. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2010
LATI 3070Livy (3.00)
Selections from Livy's History. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2010
LATI 3080Horace (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Selections from Horace's Satires, Epodes, Odes, and Epistles. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 3090Introduction to Mediaeval Latin (3.00)
Selections of Mediaeval Latin prose and verse. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 3100Vergil (3.00)
Selections from Vergil's Aeneid. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2012, Fall 2009
LATI 3110Ovid (3.00)
Selections from either the narrative poems (Metamorphoses, Fasti) or from the amatory poems. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
LATI 3120Pliny's Letters (3.00)
In this course we read the selection of letters of the younger Pliny that are found in the edition by Sherwin-White. Pliny is one of the clearest and most stylish writers of Latin prose. We concentrate on translating the letters and putting them into their social and literary context.
Course was offered Fall 2011
LATI 3130Roman Satire (3.00)
This class will explore the Romans' "own genre: satire. After an overview of the development of satire and its early practitioners, we will read and translate selected satires of Horace and Juvenal. While reading these often funny and at the same time biting poems, we will learn a great deal about society and manners, life and death, rich men and poor slobs, and high & low life characters in the Augustan & early imperial periods of Rome.
Course was offered Fall 2011
LATI 3150Sallust (3.00)
This course will focus on one or more works by the Roman historian Sallust, read in the original Latin. Additional reading in English.
Course was offered Fall 2012
LATI 3160Lucretius (3.00)
In this course, we'll read a variety of selections from Lucretius poem about the nature of the universe, including topics as wide-ranging as the body, sex, death, atomic theory, the origins of language and civilization, and why we need philosophy.
Course was offered Spring 2016
LATI 3559New Course in Latin (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Latin. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 4010Catullus (3.00)
Translation and interpretation of the poems of Catullus.
Course was offered Spring 2016
LATI 4559New Course in Latin (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of Latin. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Latin. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 4998Latin Distinguished Majors Thesis Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research under direction of a faculty member leading to writing of a Distinguished Majors thesis or comparable project
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
LATI 4999Latin Distinguished Majors Thesis Writing (3.00)
Writing of Distinguished Majors thesis or comparable project. Prerequisites: LATI 4998
Course was offered Spring 2016
LATI 5020History of Latin Literature of the Empire (3.00)
Lectures with readings from Vergil through Juvenal. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2012
LATI 5030History of Medieval Latin Literature (3.00)
Studies of medieval Latin literature from Boethius to Dante. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 5040Prose Composition (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 5050Latin Paleography. (3.00)
Studies scripts and book production from antiquity to the Renaissance. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2014
LATI 5060Roman Comedy (3.00)
Studies selected plays of Plautus and Terence. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/. Prerequisite: advanced knowledge of Latin
Course was offered Spring 2015
LATI 5070Latin Elegy (3.00)
Studies selections from Tibullus, Propertius, and Ovid. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 5110Catullus (3.00)
Studies the surviving poems of Catullus, with particular attention to questions of genre, structure, and literary history. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013
LATI 5120Julius Caesar (3.00)
Readings in and discussion of Julius Caesar's Commentarities on the Gallic Wars and the Civil War, as well as the "Continuators", who wrote accounts of the latter after Caesar's death.
Course was offered Fall 2014
LATI 5140Cicero's Rhetorical Works (3.00)
Readings from the orations and from the rhetorical treatises. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2012
LATI 5160Vergil's Aeneid (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2011
LATI 5210Ovid's Love Poetry (3.00)
Studies readings from the Amores, Heroides, Ars Amatoria, and Remedia Amoris. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2009
LATI 5220Tacitus (3.00)
Selections from Tacitus. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Spring 2014
LATI 5300Latin Survey (3.00)
This course will consist of a selective survey of Latin Literature
Course was offered Fall 2014
LATI 5559New Course in Latin (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of Latin. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 5993Independent Study (3.00)
Independent Study in Latin. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 7030The Teaching of Latin (3.00)
This course will deal with the teaching of Latin at all levels. Issues of curriculum, textbooks, and methodology will be addressed along with practical matters of day-to-day classroom realities.
Course was offered Summer 2015, Summer 2013, Summer 2011
LATI 7070Fragmentary Roman Historians (3.00)
This class reads the many fragments of Roman Republican historians and learns how to analyze them from three perspectives: linguistic (including textual problems); literary; and historical. Why did early Romans, many of them active statesmen and generals, write history? What themes are perceptible in their surviving fragments? What was the historical context of the author, and what was the historical contribution of his work?
Course was offered Fall 2011
LATI 7500Reading Latin Literature (3.00)
A study of the readings in the revised Advanced Placement Examination
Course was offered Summer 2011
LATI 7559New Course in Latin (3.00)
New course in the subject of Latin. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
Course was offered Fall 2012
LATI 8010Seminar on Select Topics in Latin Literature (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
LATI 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/classics/.
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Dance
DANC 1400The Art of Dance (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is an introduction to dance as an art form and examines the different roles of primarily Western forms of dance from the end of the 19th century to present. Students will investigate how concert dance shapes and is shaped by Western culture. Through practical dance experiences students will deepen their understanding of the creative process and their appreciation of dance as a medium for social commentary and artistic expression.
DANC 2210Ballet I (1.00)
In this studio course, students will learn Ballet terminology, placement and dynamic alignment through an anatomical approach to Ballet technique. Students will work at barre and center while increasing strength, flexibility and body awareness.
DANC 2220Modern/Contemporary I (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This studio course explores various styles of modern and contemporary dance. Students will work on dynamic alignment and movement retention as they increase their body awareness, range of motion, strength, flexibility, and expressivity. Styles explored include but are not limited to Horton, Graham, Contact Improvisation and Release Techniques.
DANC 2230Jazz Dance I (1.00)
This studio course explores various styles of jazz dance. Combinations will focus on isolation, coordination, juxtaposition and musicality. Styles include but are not limited to contemporary, Broadway/musical theatre and lyrical.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2010
DANC 2300Dance Improvisation (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Allows students to explore the creative practice of dance improvisation for beginning to intermediate students. Through improvisational methods and structures students will develop their skills as improvisers and begin to appreciate its role in composition (choreography) as well as a form of performance.
DANC 2430Production Laboratory: Dance (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides students with firsthand experience in the creative practice of choreography and performance while providing exposure to basic production skills. In addition to gaining insight into choreography and performance as modes of critical inquiry, students will also be involved in various aspects of the production and will gain an appreciation of the skills that are required to produce a dance concert.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
DANC 2559New Course in Dance (1.00 - 3.00)
This class provides the opportunity to offer new courses in the subject of Dance at the 2000 level.
Course was offered Summer 2010
DANC 3210Ballet II (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Exploration of Ballet technique for intermediate to advanced students. Students will deepen their knowledge through continued study of terminology, placement and dynamic alignment while expanding upon their ability to make qualitative choices and enhancing their artistry.
DANC 3220Modern/Contemporary II (1.00)
This studio course explores various styles of modern and contemporary dance through a movement class for intermediate to advanced students. Students will deepen their knowledge and understanding of modern and contemporary dance as a practice. Students will continue to increase their range of motion, strength, flexibility and body awareness as they begin to expand upon their embodiment, self-awareness, expressivity and artistry.
DANC 3230Jazz Dance II (1.00)
This studio course explores various styles of jazz dance for intermediate to advanced students. Students will continue to deepen their appreciation of jazz dance forms as they increase movement articulation and specificity. Combinations will focus on isolation, coordination, juxtaposition and musicality while also challenging the students to enhance their expressivity and qualitative choices.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2009
DANC 3300Dance Composition (2.00)
Explores the creative process through the investigation of various approaches to composition. Through in-class movement explorations and collaborative exercises, students will practice the art of making dances in order to heighten their understanding and appreciation of the creative process. Through showings and feedback sessions, students will hone their abilities to make dances and analyze and discuss the art of choreography.
DANC 3400Dance and Culture (3.00)
This course aims to deepen students' understanding of dance as a field of artistic and intellectual study. Students will be challenged to examine human movement as a historically situated cultural expression and to explore the relation between dance and various socio-cultural developments. The course will highlight the connection of dance and critical theory, focusing on notions of identity, subjectivity and embodiment.
DANC 3559New Course in Dance (1.00 - 3.00)
This class provides the opportunity to offer new courses in the subject of Dance at the 3000 level.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2014
DANC 3590Special Topics in Dance (1.00 - 3.00)
In-depth investigation of a specific area in the field of dance; topic or content may vary according to instructor. May be repeated for credit with different content areas. Possible topics include: advanced study of Bartenieff Fundamentals or Laban Movement Analysis, dance and community exchange, urban or world dance forms, dance and music collaboration, dance and technology, etc.
Course was offered Spring 2016
DANC 3610Contact Improvisation (1.00)
This course serves as an introduction to the principles and skills involved in the practice of Contact Improvisation. Students will explore and learn improvisational strategies for moving individually, in duets, and groups. With attention focused on responsiveness in the moment, students learn to think quickly and creatively and are encouraged to investigate the territory between familiarity and risk.
DANC 3620Dance Repertory (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed for students to have the opportunity to learn repertory, experience multiple methods of choreography and gain deeper insight into the practice of dance performance through working with faculty and professional guest artists via the choreographic process.
DANC 3630Dance Theater (3.00)
Studies the integration of dance with other media - text, dramatic action, digital media, sets, props, etc. to provide students with insight into dance theatre as an art form.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
DANC 3640Dance for the Camera (3.00)
This course serves as an introduction to creating films based on dance and movement. Through the viewing of dance-related films, readings and group projects, students will be given the opportunity to plan, shoot and edit several short dances for the camera with a focus on motion and movement editing.
DANC 3650Dance Production (3.00)
Introduction to and practical experience in the production of dance. Students will explore technical theatre aspects such as lighting, sound, stage management, costumes, props, digital media, as well as what goes into producing work - locating traditional and non-traditional venues, grant writing, publicity and other areas applicable to producing dance.
DANC 4220Modern/Contemporary III (1.00)
This studio course for advanced students explores various styles of modern and contemporary dance, including both improvisational and compositional elements. Students will be challenged to continue to increase their range of motion, strength, flexibility and body awareness as they learn movement at an accelerated pace while focusing on embodiment, dynamic alignment, technical specificity, qualitative choices and artistry.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2009
DANC 4640Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis (3.00)
This course explores the somatic practices of LMA and BF. We will investigate body-patterning and aspects of Body, Effort, Shape and Space (BESS), to gain an appreciation for both the expressive and functional potential of the body. Through movement exercises, guided explorations, reading/writing, and movement studies students will enhance connectivity and expressivity while also improving upon their ability to analyze movement.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
DANC 4993Independent Study: Dance (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Allows upper level students to pursue dance as an independent project. Students can select their area of focus in dance including Production, Performance, Artistic Direction, Choreography, and/or Research.
Drama
DRAM 1010How Theatre Works (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Investigates theatre arts and their relation to contemporary culture through the practical and experiential study of plays, production style and the role of theatre artists in creative interpretation.
DRAM 1020Speaking in Public (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For non-majors. Acquire and practice voice and speech techniques to build oral communication skills, confidence and enjoyment in public speaking, presentation or performance.
DRAM 1210Making Places (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a making class. Making Places explores the basic elements of spatial design in environmental and theatrical contexts through model making, drawing, collaging, and constructing. How do the principles of design and their application endow Places with an identity? Projects created in manual and digital media.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
DRAM 1559New Course in Drama (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of drama.
Course was offered Fall 2015
DRAM 2010Theatre Art: Image to Form (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the translation of dramatic image into theatrical form as explored through elements of storytelling, script analysis, 2- and 3-D design, and the experience of performance.
DRAM 2020Acting I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores basic theories and techniques of acting through exercises, improvisations and scenes from contemporary dramatic literature.
DRAM 2040The Alexander Technique for the Actor (3.00)
A studio course introducing students to a basic and practical understanding of the Alexander technique movement system.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009
DRAM 2070Public Speaking (3.00)
The purpose of this course is to put principles of speech into practice; students will learn to communicate effectively primarily through practical experience. Students will (1) learn the basic principles of speech preparation and delivery, including invention of topics and arguments, organization, and style; (2) apply these principles to your speech preparation and delivery; and (3) develop and use listening skills in the analysis of speeches.
DRAM 2080Circus in America (3.00)
Introduces the circus as a form of American entertainment. Focuses on its development, growth, decline, and cultural influences.
DRAM 2110Lighting Technology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the basic techniques for moving the lighting design from drafted plot through finished design, including equipment, dimming and control systems, and color theory. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010 and 2020, or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 2130.
DRAM 2130Production Laboratory: Lighting (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Application of lighting and sound technology in laboratory production projects. May be repeated up to four credits. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010 and 2020, or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 2110.
DRAM 2210Scenic Technology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the basic techniques for moving set design from drawing to finished environment, including drafting, carpentry, painting, and dressing. Lab required. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010 and 2020, or instructor permission.
DRAM 2230Production Lab: Scenery and Props (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Application of scenery and properties technology in production. Pre-requisites: Dram 2010 and 2020
DRAM 2231Production Lab: Run Crew (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Application of scenery and properties technology in laboratory production projects. Prerequisites Dram 2010 and 2020.
DRAM 2232Production Lab: Scene Painting (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Application of scenic painting in laboratory production projects. Prerequisites: Dram 2010 and 2020.
DRAM 2240Digital Design: Re-making and Re-imagining (3.00)
Digital projects that explore the dramatic tension existing between word (drama) and art (picture). Examines bias that is embedded in narrative and visual expressions. Visual work is based upon narrative responses developed by each student. Utilizes a number of digital applications (Adobe Photoshop, RealViz Stitcher, Apple Final Cut Pro) as the palettes that allow the class to explore visual tensions and biases inherent in art, architecture, and scenic design.
DRAM 2250Scene Painting (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Fundamental techniques of scenic painting. A studio class during which students learn to paint faux finishes of marble, wood grain, brick and other common finishes for theatrical application. DRAM 2232 Production Lab: Scene Painting required.
DRAM 2303Figure Drawing: Foundations (3.00)
Figure Drawing: Foundations
Course was offered Summer 2011, Summer 2010
DRAM 2310Costume Technology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies basic techniques for moving the costume design from drawing to finished character, including construction, alteration, patterning, fitting, and accessories. Lab required. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010 and 2020, or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 2330 or instructor permission.
DRAM 2330Production Laboratory: Costume and Makeup (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Application of costume and makeup technology in production laboratory. May be repeated up to four credits. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010 and 2020, or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 2310 or instructor permission.
DRAM 2430Production Laboratory: Acting (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Application of acting skills in production laboratory. May be repeated up to four credits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 2440Theatre at Sea: Rehearsal & Performance (3.00)
Theatre at Sea: Rehearsal & Performance
DRAM 2559New Course in Drama (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of drama.
DRAM 2620Sound Design (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students will explore the sonic qualities of sound and music through discussion, construction, critical listening, and demonstration.
DRAM 2630Production Laboratory: Sound (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Application of sound technology in laboratory production projects. May be repeated up to four credits. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
DRAM 2710Scriptwriting for Film and TV (3.00)
A writing workshop focusing on dramatic writing for film and television. Students will study script structure using established texts in the field. Students will also read classic screenplays and teleplays and will study the finished product on video. Students will write short dramatic scenes in class and prepare scenarios and fully written scenes in screenplay and teleplay format.
DRAM 2800Television News Writing and Production (3.00)
Students analyze, discuss, and learn the techniques of television news writing. Explores the difference between print and television news; the value of research; the impact of deadlines; the worth of clear, concise, accurate expression; the importance of ethics; and the urgency of time. Working in teams, students participate in a variety of roles included in television news production, such as reporting and editing, with an emphasis on writing to the dictates of the television medium. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 2810Cinema as Art Form (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A course in visual thinking; introduces film criticism, concentrating on classic and current American and non-American films.
DRAM 2820Television Texts, Scripting and Directing (3.00)
Studies the theory and creative principles of television scripting and directing; analysis of form, content, and production values; includes composition, writing, lighting, camerawork and performance. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 2920World Cinema (3.00)
"What's playing at the movies?" will be a question that must be answered in every port of call. The focus of this course will be the cinema of the countries visited during the semester. We will watch films (mostly dubbed or subtitled), and seek to understand how the cinema is considered within the various cultures: as art, as entertainment, as business, and as product for export or import. We will also look at how the differing cultures have been.
DRAM 3020Theatre Make-Up (3.00)
Introduces the design and application of theatre make-up. Emphasizes observation and mastery of basic techniques and materials employed in facial analysis and the creation of juvenile, lead, character, and aged make-up. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 3040Musical Theatre History (3.00)
Study of the evolution and history of the musical theatre from Mozart to Sondheim through the works of major composers over the last 200-plus years.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
DRAM 3050Theatre History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A survery of Western theatre history from the Greeks to the present. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 3070African-American Theatre (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Presents a comprehensive study of 'Black Theatre' as the African-American contribution to the theatre. Explores the historical, cultural, and socio-political underpinnings of this theatre as an artistic form in American and world culture. Students gain a broader understanding of the relationship and contributions of this theatre to theatre arts, business, education, lore, and humanity. A practical theatrical experience is a part of the course offering. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 3080Script Analysis: Dramatic Structure and Theatrical Production (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analysis of representative play scripts to discover how structure and language support conceptual and stylistic choices in production.
DRAM 3210Scene Design I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the development of the scenic design as theatrical environment, from script analysis through research to completed scenic design. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010, or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 2230.
DRAM 3300History of Dress (3.00)
Studies the history of dress, from ancient to modern times, as a reflection of the individual's self expression and the relationship to one's culture. Lab required. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 3320The Fine Art of Dress 1: Conformity & Individuality (3.00)
Expores the cultural influences on fashion choices and expression of identity you create for the 21st century. Examination of your own wardrobe and study of the History of Dress serves as grounding for research into selected garments from The Collection of Historic Dress, c. 1795-1965. Working with extant garments provides insight into these periods of American history, the cultural influences, and the people who inhabited these clothes.
DRAM 3410Acting II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Exercises and scene work emphasizing the development of the actor's vocal and physical resources as a means of creating and communicating character, emotion, and relationships. Prerequisite: DRAM 2020 and instructor permission
DRAM 3420Voice for Theatre (3.00)
Introduces principles of vocal health, provides practical techniques for meeting the voice and speech demands of daily life and performance, and promotes life-long exploration of the speaking voice and the spoken word. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 3430Improvisation (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A workshop that explores several dimensions of theatrical self-expression through improvised exercises and situations. This course will employ lecture, discussion and performance activities to raise awareness and proficiency in improvisational techniques through dramatic interaction involving imagination and creativity. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 3440Movement for Theatre (3.00)
Examines the fundamental skills necessary to effective and descriptive physical expression for the stage. Focuses on developing an individual awaresness of one's physical self and establishing a sold foundation upon which to build a character physically, through practical exericises in balance, rhythm, endurance , freedom of movement, flexibility, shape and expression.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2011, Fall 2009
DRAM 3450Musical Theatre Performance (3.00)
Studies the integration of song into scene work, and examination of special problems posed for the actor/singer/dancer. Focuses on a character's song presentation within the context of a musical play. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 3490Acting Out (3.00)
Select ensemble company rehearses and performs scenes from Shakespeare, classic, and contemporary dramatic literature in public performance workshops. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 3559New Course in Drama (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of drama.
DRAM 3590Special Topics in Theatre and Drama (1.00 - 3.00)
A directed study in theater or drama.
Course was offered Fall 2015
DRAM 3600Modern American Drama (3.00)
Studies representative twentieth-century American dramas in the context of theatre history. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 3610Modern Drama (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Modern Theatre and Drama is designed to afford the student the opportunity to read and discuss selected works of dramatic literature that have served as the base for theatrical production during the twentieth century; to study that literature in the contexts of cultural developments during the twentieth century; and to begin to develop an ability to read a play text for both its theatrical and its cultural "clues."
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2012, Spring 2011
DRAM 3640Sound Design: Studio (3.00)
Creative application of digital sound editing for media. Techniques investigated include editing pre-recorded music, creating realistic sound environments, representing visual art with sound, three-dimensional sound, and sound creation for video.
DRAM 3651Directing I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Encourages the development of the director's analytical and rehearsal skills in translating text, actors, and space into valid and effective scenes; drawn from plays in the mode of psychological realism. Prerequisite: Dram 2020 required, and Dram 2010 preferred; Instructor permission
DRAM 3652Production Management (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will examine aspects of theatrical management including: production, stage, company, and house. Students will study current management principles and the application of those principles in practical management projects. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 3653Production Laboratory: Stage Management (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
One credit is required; may be repeated up to four credits. Application of stage management skills to production and performance. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
DRAM 3710Playwriting I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the art and craft of playwriting, focusing on short exercises and in-class writing assignments. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 3720Playwriting II (3.00)
Continuation of Playwriting I, focusing on specific craft exercises and the development of individual style. Prerequisite: DRAM 3710.
DRAM 3810Film Criticism (3.00)
Extends the work of DRAM 2810 by concentrating on the development of a critical perspective in the study of films and film-makers.
DRAM 3820Video Design I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Combining creative practice and critical discourse, this hands-on course grants students an opportunity to learn and utilize the crafts of digital video design in the context of contemporary installation, projection and performance arts. Students experiment with the many ways of designing time-based media and explore the role of video storytelling in the topography of 21st-century theater and live performance.
Course was offered Fall 2016
DRAM 3825Media Design Studio (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides a practical forum to employ and integrate a diverse array of existing and emerging media technologies into live performance and performative storytelling. Students will explore and experiment with new media-infused design approaches to enhance the narrative and to actively engage, communicate, and interact with the audience.
Course was offered Fall 2016
DRAM 3830History of Film I (3.00)
Analyzes the development of the silent film, 1895 to 1928; emphasizes the technical and thematic links between national schools of cinema art and the contributions of individual directors. Includes weekly film screenings. Prerequisite: Cinema as Art Form, other film courses, or instructor permission
DRAM 3840History of Film II (3.00)
Analyzes the development of film art from the inception of sound to the 1950s. Includes weekly film screenings. Prerequisite: DRAM 2810 or 3830, or instructor permission.
DRAM 3850History of Film III (3.00)
A history of narrative, documentary and experimental film, 1955-77.  Developments in the aesthetics of film are examined in the context of socio-economic, political and cultural conditions specific to different historical moments.  Includes weekly film screenings. DRAM 3830, DRAM 3840 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
DRAM 3870Contemporary Independent Film and Video (3.00)
Investigates the nature of 'independent' film and video in relation to the dominant commercial media, surveying a broad range of independent media genres, from the independent features of John Cassavetes and Quentin Tarantino through the alternatives practiced by experimental and documentary makers. Prerequisite: DRAM 2810, or instructor permission.
DRAM 4030Figure Drawing (1.00 - 2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses primarily on the human form to study line, tone, mass, proportion and composition. Additional subjects that enhance the understanding of the figure might include interior/exterior spaces and still-life. Students will be introduced to various drawing techniques and media. The emphasis will be on the creative process and the art of "drawing to know." Outside work will be assigned to compliment the in-class exercises.
DRAM 4110Lighting Design (3.00)
Studies the development of lighting design, from script analysis through concept to completed production. Lab required. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010 and 2110, or instructor permission.
DRAM 4310Costume Design (3.00)
Studies the development of costume design as a revelation of character and relationship to the special world. Proceeds from script analysis through research to the completed rendering. Lab required. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010, or instructor permission.
DRAM 4410Acting III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Scripted scenes, exercises, and ensemble work to expand the actor's approach to characterization and interpretation within various dramatic genres. Prerequisite: DRAM 3410 and instructor permission
DRAM 4440Dance for Theatre (3.00)
Examines the history of social and theatrical dance, its function in a particular society, and its dramatic purpose within a play. Requires demonstrated proficiency in ballet, modern dance or basic theater movement skills. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4490Stage Combat Skills (2.00 - 3.00)
Examines the art and craft of stage fighting, comparing its historical context with that of the theater. Focus is on the performance of the illusion of physical aggression and its dramatic intent, following the safety guidelines and techniques recommended by the Society for American Fight Directors. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4559New Course in Drama (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of drama.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2013
DRAM 4590Special Topics in Theatre (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A directed project-based study offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
DRAM 4591Special Topics in Theatre Managment (1.00 - 3.00)
A directed study in theatre management offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4592Special Topics in Drama (1.00 - 3.00)
A directed study in dramatic literature, history, theory or criticism offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4593Special Topics in Performance (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A directed study in acting or performance offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4594Special Topics in Movement (1.00 - 3.00)
A directed study in theatre movement or physical acting offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 4595Special Topics in Voice (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A directed study in voice and the spoken word offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4596Special Topics in Directing (1.00 - 3.00)
A directed study in directing offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4597Special Topics in Design (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A directed study in theatre design offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4598Special Topics in Design Technology (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A directed study in theatre design technology offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4599Special Topics in Playwriting (1.00 - 3.00)
A directed study in playwriting offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 4651Directing II (3.00)
Continues the work of DRAM 3651 with special attention to the director's organization, scheduling, and efficient use of resources. Students direct a one-act play. Prerequisite: DRAM 3651 and instructor permission.
DRAM 4710Playwriting III (3.00)
Advanced workshop focusing on the development of longer works and the rewriting process. Prerequisite: DRAM 3720.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009
DRAM 4720Playwriting IV (3.00)
A continuation of Playwriting III. Prerequisite: DRAM 4710.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009
DRAM 4730Advanced Playwriting (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A workshop for writing extended pieces of dramatic literature. For students who have completed DRAM 3710 or by instructor permission.
DRAM 4820Video Design II (3.00)
Continues the work of DRAM 3820 by advancing the crafts of digital video design in the context of contemporary installation, projection, and performance arts. Students integrate video in live events and engage in creating hybrid, immersive, and expressive visual environments and narratives.
DRAM 4910Senior Seminar (3.00)
Seminar discussions and assignments that allow the student to demonstrate knowledge of the theatre as well as artistic, aesthetic, and critical judgment. Prerequisites: Fourth year drama majors or permission of instructor
DRAM 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study conducted under the supervision of a specific instructor(s).
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
DRAM 5070History of American Popular Entertainment: From Minstrelsy to Madonna (3.00)
This course traces the development of popular entertainment forms from British and European roots through late modern and post-modern examples like Elvis, Madonna and Disneyland. Particular attention will be paid to popular culture and broad cultural trends.
Course was offered Spring 2012
DRAM 5450Musical Theatre Performance (3.00)
Integration of song into scene work and the examination of special problems posed for the actor/singer. Focuses on character's song presentation within the context of a musical play.
DRAM 5559New Course in Drama (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of drama.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2011
DRAM 5710Playwriting V (3.00)
Introduces the craft of playwriting and examination of exemplary works. Weekly problem exercises emphasize the development of a way of working. Prerequisite: nine credits of drama courses or instructor permission.
DRAM 7070Script Analysis (3.00)
A survey of dramatic literature, classical to contemporary, with an eye toward reading scripts for the stage. Analysis of representative playscripts to discover how structure and language support conceptual and stylistic choices in production.
DRAM 7100Graphics for the Theatre (3.00)
Studies basic design communication skills which serve as the foundation for costume, scenic, lighting designers, and technical directors in collaboration with directors, designers, actors, and shop personnel. Includes basic elements of design in line, color, texture, visual research methodology, and media techniques in drawing, painting, model making. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
DRAM 7130Production Laboratory: Lighting (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of lighting design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2011
DRAM 7140Production Laboratory: Lighting (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of lighting design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7160Lighting Design I: Elements of Design (3.00)
Studies the elements of theatrical lighting design essential to the stage designer. Areas of study include script interpretation, lighting composition, color, instrumentation, graphic notation, and presentation techniques. Prerequisite: DRAM 7100, 7170 or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 7180, 7140.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2011
DRAM 7170Drafting & CAD for Theatre (3.00)
Study of drafting techniques and computer aided drafting and drawing software that prepares the designer or technician to identify and communicate methods and materials relative to executing the design. Covers standards for theatrical drafting, preparation of ground plans, sections, and design elevations including both pictorial and orthographic drawings. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 7180Digital Media for Design (3.00)
Studies a variety of graphic software programs and computer-aided design techniques which prepares the lighting designer, scenic designer, costume designer, and technical director to identify and communicate methods and materials relative to the execution of their respective designs. Taught completely on-line with all course materials and project submissions made electronically. Prerequisite: DRAM 7170 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7190Mentored Study: Lighting (3.00 - 9.00)
A guided study which gives students the opportunity to explore with a faculty member areas of lighting design and/or technology which are not contained in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 7230Production Studio: Scenery (2.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of scenic designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 7240Production Studio: Scenery (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of scenic designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 7260Scene Design I: Design Studio-Realism (3.00)
Explores the range of theatrical design styles which form the core of the designer's visual catalog. Includes, but is not limited to, 19th- and 20th-century realistic design styles.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 7280Scene Painting (3.00)
Studies the materials and methods of scenic painting and its application to conventional and non-conventional means of scenic replication for dramatic and musical stages. Includes various media used for scenic illustration, and the methods used for preparing a variety of surfaces to be painted. Prerequisite: DRAM 7100.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2012
DRAM 7290Mentored Study: Scene Design (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A faculty-guided exploration of scenic design and/or technology areas not covered in the established curriculum. Repeatable up to 9 credits. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 7330Production Laboratory: Costume (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of costume design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2011
DRAM 7340Production Laboratory: Costume (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of costume design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7350Costume Technology: Couture Methods (3.00)
An intense study of basic execution and design techniques that enable construction techniques that enable the costume designer to translate the visual design from the sketch to the stage. Study includes basic construction techniques, same and proper equipment utilization, principles of pattern drafting, design analysis, shop organization and personnel management. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program and instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2011
DRAM 7360Costume Design: Research (3.00)
Application of design principles to play scripts focusing on the examination of the special world of the play as foundation for character and character relationships. Prerequisite: DRAM 7100, 7350; corequisite: DRAM 7380.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7380Costume Technology: Patterning & Draping (3.00)
Explores the fundamentals of draping and flat-patterning, the two basic systems of pattern-making upon which all patterns are based. Prerequisite: DRAM 7100, 7350; corequisite: DRAM 7360.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7390Mentored Study: Costume (3.00 - 9.00)
A faculty-guided study in an area of costume design and/or technology not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
DRAM 7400Mentored Study: Acting (3.00)
A faculty guided study in an area of advanced acting not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
DRAM 7410Movement: Foundations for the Actor (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the essential tools required of the physical performer through practical studio work in the elements of balance, rhythm, shape, endurance, freedom of movement, flexibility, shape and musicality. Identification of physical habits and the body's mechanics will be addressed in order to uncover the key elements of expressive movement and gesture. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2011
DRAM 7420Movement: Creating Physical Character (3.00)
Examines the various techniques and methods for creating character through shape, gesture and movement. Through practical work in and out of the studio, students will learn how to read and create postural and gestural patterns in relation to character and establish a specific vocabulary of movement for advanced work in physical acting.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7430Voice: Breath, Structure, Sound (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the basic approaches to vocal relaxation, breath control, resonance, and projection. Includes identification and correction of vocal habits and regionalisms, and introduction of phonetics, Lessac, and Linklater vocal methods. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2011
DRAM 7440Voice: Tone, Speech, Text (3.00)
Studies the tonal aspects of sound production. Examines appropriate consonant and vowel production, and includes the phonetic analysis of text. The voice is connected to language imagery and emotion, employing textual exploration and physicalization exercises.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7450Acting: Impulse into Action (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the actor's habitual approach to characterization . Methodology includes exercises for kinesthetic awareness, emotive connections, image formation, and action choices.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2011
DRAM 7460Acting: Character into Relationship (3.00)
Studies complex characterization and style considerations. Works from Miller, Williams, O'Neill, Ibsen, Chekhov, and Shaw serve as material for scene study.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 7480Acting: Production and Performance (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of acting. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
DRAM 7501Special Topics (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intensive study in a specific topic offered to graduate students.
Course was offered Fall 2016
DRAM 7559New Course in Drama (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of drama.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Spring 2012
DRAM 7620Mentored Study in Sound Design (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Faculty-guided study in an area of sound design or technology not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program and instructor permission.
DRAM 7630Production Studio: Technical Direction (2.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of scenic elements. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011
DRAM 7640Production Studio: Technical Direction (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of scenic elements. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
DRAM 7660Technical Direction (3.00)
Furthers technical directors' skills through the study of advanced principles of scenery technology, construction, shop organization, purchasing, planning, and organization of crews to complete a production. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 7680Construction (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Furthers technical construction skills through the study of traditional and contemporary theories of staging, pragmatic application of scenic construction systems; including wood, fabric, plastics and steel. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2012
DRAM 7690Mentored Study: Technical Direction (3.00 - 9.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A faculty-guided study in an area of technical theatre not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
DRAM 7993Independent Study (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Graduate-level independent study conducted under the supervision of a specific instructor(s). Requisite: Instructor permission
DRAM 8100Figure Drawing (1.00 - 2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses primarily on the human form to study line, tone, mass, proportion and composition. Additional subjects that enhance the understanding of the figure might include interior/exterior spaces and still-life. Students will be introduced to various drawing techniques and media. The emphasis will be on the creative process and the art of "drawing to know."
DRAM 8130Production Laboratory: Lighting (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of lighting design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
DRAM 8140Production Laboratory: Lighting (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of lighting design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 8150Lighting Design 2: Alternative Forms (3.00)
A continuation of DRAM 7160, emphasizing alternative forms and spaces, problem solving, orchestration, and cuing. Prerequisite: DRAM 7160 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 8160Lighting Design 3: Special Topics (3.00)
Seminar on advanced topics in lighting design. Prerequisite: DRAM 7160, 8150, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 8190Mentored Study: Lighting (3.00 - 9.00)
A guided study which gives students the opportunity to explore with a faculty member areas of lighting design and/or technology which are not contained in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 8230Production Studio: Scenery (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of scenic design. Prerequisite: graduating standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
DRAM 8240Production Studio: Scenery (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of scenic design. Prerequisite: graduating standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
DRAM 8250Scenic Design 2: Design Studio-The Classics (3.00)
Study and creation of classical period scenic design. An examination of design for classical, Shakespearean, and 16-18th century plays. Prerequisite: DRAM 7100, 7260; corequisite: DRAM 8270.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2010
DRAM 8270Period Decor (3.00)
Studies period furniture and decorative arts from antiquity to the present, including cultural influences on interior design elements. Prerequisite: DRAM 7100; corequisite DRAM 8250.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
DRAM 8290Mentored Study: Scene Design (3.00 - 9.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A faculty-guided exploration of scenic design and/or technology areas not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 8310History of Dress and Textiles (3.00)
Studies period and contemporary dress and textiles as the foundation of the designer's creation of stage costumes. Analyzes cultural influences of the special world, the psychology of dress, period movement, and the expression of self through choice of dress. Develops investigative methodology through hands-on work with the department's vintage clothing and textiles collection. Prerequisite: DRAM 7360 or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 8350 and 8370 recommended.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
DRAM 8330Production Laboratory: Costume (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of costume designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 8340Production Laboratory: Costume (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of costume designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 8350Costume Design: Character (3.00)
Applies design principles and psychology of dress to character development, using scripts from Shakespeare to Williams. Focuses on translation of idea and character through historical and theatrical forms in developing design concepts for contemporary audiences. Prerequisite: DRAM 7360; corequisite DRAM 8370.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 8360Costume Design: Production Styles (3.00)
Examines advanced production forms with application of design principles to fully developed projects selected from plays, musicals, opera, ballet, and film, as appropriate to the student's progress and focus. Emphasizes versatility and experimental solutions to contemporary design challenges. Prerequisite: DRAM 8350.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 8370Costume Technology:Advanced Patterning and Draping (3.00)
Contemporary application of period cut and construction, in the reproduction of period fashion for stage purposes. Prerequisites: DRAM 7350 and graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 8380Costume Technology: Tailoring (3.00)
Contemporary application of period cut and construction in the reproduction of period fashion for stage purposes. Prerequisite: DRAM 7380; corequisite DRAM 8350.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 8390Mentored Study: Costume (3.00 - 9.00)
A faculty-guided study in an area of costume design and/or technology not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
DRAM 8410Movement: Stage Combat Skills (3.00)
Examines the art and craft of stage fighting, comparing its historical context with that of the theater. Focus is on the practical performance of the illusion of physical aggression and its dramatic intent, following the safety guidelines and techniques recommended by the Society for American Fight Directors. Prerequisite: Graduate standing MFA program.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 8420Movement: Period Movement and Dance (3.00)
Examines the social history of Western culture and its dramatic use in plays set between the 16th-19th centuries. Focus is on skills acquisition of the movement specific to each period, creative application to performance, and research skills for development of character. Prerequisites: Graduate standing MFA program.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 8430Voice: Shakespeare and Verse (3.00)
Explores speaking and acting verse, focusing on scansion, language analysis, verbal improvisation, and personalization using Berry, Rodenburg, and Wade techniques. Actors score and interpret poetic and dramatic material, integrating text analysis with emotional expressiveness. Emphasizes heightened language texts, primarily Shakespeare. Prerequisite: Graduate standing MFA program.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 8440Musical Theatre Performance (3.00)
Integration of song into scene work and the examination of special problems posed for the actor/singer. Focuses on character's song presentation within the context of a musical play.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013
DRAM 8450Acting: Shakespeare (3.00)
Performers work for vocal and physical embodiment of Shakespeare's language. Examines the mechanics and structures of poetic language and includes research and exploration of historical and contemporary approaches to Shakespearean performance. Prerequisite: Graduate standing MFA program.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Spring 2010
DRAM 8460Acting: Period Styles (3.00)
Focuses on making informed performance choices in period plays based on aspects of structures such as: dramatic text, historical period, culture and society, and production concepts. Prerequisite: Graduate standing MFA program.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Fall 2009
DRAM 8470Acting: Production and Performance (3.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of acting. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2009
DRAM 8480Acting: Production and Performance (1.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of acting. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 8490Acting: Performance Lab II (2.00)
Collaborative development of performance project(s). Prerequisite: DRAM 7490.
Course was offered Fall 2013
DRAM 8501Special Topics (3.00)
Intensive study in a specific topic offered to graduate students.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012
DRAM 8630Production Studio: Technical Direction (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of scenic elements. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 8640Production Studio: Technical Direction (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of scenic elements. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 8650SPFX Special Effects (3.00)
Explores advanced techniques in special effects and the materials used to create them. Laboratory assignments establish a basic proficiency in creating special effects using methods of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Includes using a vacuum form machine, plastic foams, casting, mold making, pyrotechnics, blood, ghosts and illusions, using fire arms on stage, and atmospheric effects. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 8680Rigging (3.00)
Studies traditional and contemporary entertainment rigging systems; investigates current practices of rigging, their equipment, and the materials involved. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2009
DRAM 8690Mentored Study: Technical Direction (3.00 - 9.00)
A faculty-guided study in an area of technical theatre not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
DRAM 8993Independent Study (1.00 - 12.00)
Graduate-level independent study conducted under the supervision of a specific instructor(s). Requisite: Instructor permission
Course was offered Spring 2016
DRAM 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 8999Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
DRAM 9060Thesis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Preparation of a written thesis that corresponds to the performance, direction, or design of a production. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 9130Production Laboratory: Lighting (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of lighting design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013
DRAM 9140Production Laboratory: Lighting (2.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in the preparation and performance of lighting design. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
DRAM 9150Lighting Design 4: Portfolio (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Critical assessment of the lighting student's portfolio and résumé leading to the creation of a professional body of work. Tailors design and presentation projects to student's needs. Prerequisite: DRAM 7160, 8150, and 8160, or instructor permission; corequisite: DRAM 9060.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013
DRAM 9170Advanced Lighting Technology (3.00)
Explores advanced stage lighting technologies including MIDI show-control, automated fixture programming, complex cuing, and effect sequencing. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
DRAM 9190Mentored Study: Lighting (3.00 - 9.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A guided study which gives students the opportunity to explore with a faculty member areas of lighting design and/or technology which are not contained in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
DRAM 9230Production Studio: Scenery (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program of the curriculum, crediting work in the preparation and performance of scenic designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011
DRAM 9240Production Studio: Scenery (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program of the curriculum, crediting work in the preparation and performance of scenic designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 9250Scene Design 3: Design Studio-Alternative Styles (3.00)
Studies advanced production forms including operas, musicals, and dance productions or ballets. Involves solving design issues directly related to music and its influence on the stage picture. Prerequisite: DRAM 7100, 7260, 8250, 8270.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2011
DRAM 9290Mentored Study: Scene Design (3.00 - 9.00)
A faculty-guided exploration of scenic design and/or technology areas not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012
DRAM 9330Production Laboratory: Costume (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Participation in the production program of the curriculum, crediting work in the preparation and performance of costume designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 9340Production Laboratory: Costume (2.00)
Participation in the production program of the curriculum, crediting work in the preparation and performance of costume designs. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
DRAM 9350Costume Design: Portfolio and Design (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Critical assessment of the student's portfolio and résumé leading to the creation of a professional body of work. Tailors design and presentation projects to student's needs. Prerequisite: DRAM 8360.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2013, Fall 2010
DRAM 9370Costume Technology: Crafts (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines traditional and innovative products and practices used in the execution of contemporary design of accessories and special costume pieces including period, fantasy, special effects, and spectacle. Prerequisite: DRAM 8370 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2010
DRAM 9380Costume Technology:Creative Draping (3.00)
A Challenging explortion for the students with designs that combine unusual materials and techniques with traditional dressmaking for stage purposes. Prerequisites: Graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 9390Mentored Study: Costume (3.00 - 9.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A faculty-guided study in an area of costume design and/or technology not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
DRAM 9400Mentored Study: Acting (3.00)
A faculty guided study in an area of advanced acting not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program
DRAM 9420Devised Theatre (3.00)
Examines the developmental process in the creation of new work driven solely by the actor or acting company. Applies performance skills with communication of individual artistry.
Course was offered Spring 2013
DRAM 9430Voice: Dialects (3.00)
Studies the dialects most commonly employed in theatre. Methodology includes practice with taped dialects, interviews with authentic dialect speakers, phonetic representation, and research into specific cultural aspects influencing structural formation and sound. Prerequisite: Graduate standing MFA program.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2013
DRAM 9460Acting: Portfolio Preparation (3.00)
Audition techniques and practice are examined, as is a wide-ranging repertoire of audition materials. Prerequisite: DRAM 7450, 7460, 8450, 8460.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2011
DRAM 9470Acting: Production and Performance (1.00 - 3.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of acting. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 9480Acting: Production and Performance (1.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of acting.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2011
DRAM 9501Special Topics (3.00)
Intensive study in a specific topic offered to graduate students.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2013
DRAM 9559New Course in Drama (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of drama.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2013
DRAM 9630Production Studio: Technical Direction (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of scenic elements. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
DRAM 9640Production Studio: Technical Direction (2.00 - 6.00)
Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of scenic elements. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2011
DRAM 9690Mentored Study: Technical Direction (1.00 - 3.00)
A faculty-guided study in an area of technical theatre not covered in the established curriculum. Repeatable up to 9 credits. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program or instructor permission.
DRAM 9993Independent Study (1.00 - 12.00)
Graduate-level independent study conducted under the supervision of a specific instructor(s). Requisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2014
DRAM 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program.
DRAM 9999Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Graduate-level preparation for thesis research.
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CHIN 1010Elementary Chinese (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the fundamentals of modern Chinese. No prerequisites. This course is not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Prerequisite: none.
CHIN 1016Intensive Introductory Chinese (4.00)
Beginning-level course in Modern Standard Mandarin Chinese for students with little or no prior experience in the language. This course is not intended for native and near-native speakers of Chinese. The course provides students with systematic training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills on a daily basis. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
CHIN 1020Elementary Chinese (4.00)
The second in a two-semester introduction to modern Chinese. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Course is not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 1010 or equivalent background (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).
CHIN 1026Intensive Introductory Chinese (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: CHIN 1016 or equivalent.
CHIN 1060Accelerated Elementary Chinese (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Specifically intended for students with native or near-native speaking ability in Mandarin Chinese, but little or no reading and writing ability. The course focuses on reading and writing Chinese. The goals of this course are to help students: (a) achieve control of the Chinese sound system (the 4 tones and Pinyin) and basic components of Chinese characters; (b) be able to write 400-500 characters, (c) express themselves clearly in written form on a variety of covered topics using learned grammar patterns and vocabulary, (d) improve their basic reading skills (including learning to use a Chinese dictionary).
CHIN 116Intensive Introductory Chinese (0.00)
Beginning-level course in Modern Standard Mandarin Chinese for students with little or no prior experience in the language. This course is not intended for native and near-native speakers of Chinese. The course provides students with systematic training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills on a daily basis.
CHIN 126Intensive Introductory Chinese (0.00)
Beginning-level course in Modern Standard Mandarin Chinese for students with little or no prior experience in the language. This course is not intended for native and near-native speakers of Chinese. The course provides students with systematic training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills on a daily basis.
CHIN 1559New Course in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese.
CHIN 2010Intermediate Chinese (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Builds on the foundations acquired in CHIN 1010-1020 with further refinement of all four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Course is not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 1020 or equivalent background (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).
CHIN 2016Intensive Intermediate Chinese (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: CHIN 1016 & 1026 or equivalent.
CHIN 2020Intermediate Chinese (4.00)
Prerequisite: CHIN 2010, 2020 are the continuation of CHIN 1020. They are not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. The goals of this course are to help students improve their spoken and aural proficiency, achieve a solid reading level, and learn to express themselves clearly in writing on a variety of covered topics using learned grammar patterns and vocabulary. These goals are approached through grammar and reading-writing exercises, classroom drills, listening and speaking activities, and written quizzes and exams.
CHIN 2026Intensive Intermediate Chinese (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: CHIN 1016, 1026 & 2016 or equivalent.
CHIN 2060Accelerated Intermediate Chinese (4.00)
This course is specifically designed for students with native or near-native speaking ability in Mandarin Chinese, but with reading and writing ability equivalent to a student who has completed CHIN 1020. The course focuses on reading and writing Chinese. The goals of this course are to help students: (a) achieve a basic level of reading competency with a vocabulary of 1000 characters; (b) express themselves clearly in written Chinese on a variety of topics using learned grammar patterns and vocabulary. Prerequisite: CHIN 1060 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
CHIN 216Intensive Intermediate Chinese (0.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
CHIN 226Intensive Intermediate Chinese (0.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
CHIN 2559New Course in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese.
CHIN 3010Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
These courses are the continuation of Intermediate Chinese (CHIN 202). They are not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Readings and discussions are related to various aspects of modern China. The class is conducted mainly in Mandarin Chinese. Prerequisite: CHIN 2020 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
CHIN 3015Language House Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students residing in the Chinese group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
CHIN 3020Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
Readings and discussion are related to various aspects of modern China. The class is conducted mainly in Mandarin Chinese. Course is not intended for native or near-native speakers of Chinese. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Prerequisite: CHIN 3010 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).
CHIN 3025Language House Conversation (1.00)
For students residing in the Chinese group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
CHIN 3050Accelerated Readings in Modern Chinese Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Part of the series of courses designed for students who already speak Chinese, but have limited familiarity with reading or writing. CHIN 3050 focuses on reading and writing skills at the advanced level, with substantial cultural content. Prerequisite: CHIN 2060 or permission of instructor.
CHIN 3460Chinese Culture and Society through Films (2.00 - 3.00)
An integral part of the UVa summer Chinese language study abroad program intended specifically for students who take intensive Readings in Modern Chinese (CHIN 3010 and CHIN 3020) during the 8 week summer abroad program in Shanghai. Will view and study Chinese films made in China to learn, to think and to discuss specific topics of Chinese culture. May be offered on an irregular basis during fall or spring terms for 3 credits.
CHIN 3559New Course in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese.
CHIN 4010Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The goal of these courses is to help students understand journalistic essays and some literature pieces through systematic study of sentence patterns and formal writing styles. In addition students are introduced to the culture of contemporary China in CHIN 4010 and the changes in Chinese thought during the past 90 years in CHIN 4020, 7020. By the end of the course the students should be able to read authentic materials with the help of a dictionary and be able to write essays of 500 words in length on assigned topics. Prerequisite: CHIN 3020, 5020 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
CHIN 4020Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
Prerequisite: CHIN 3020, 5020 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
CHIN 4030Business Chinese (3.00)
Business Chinese is a one-term language course for business purposes designed for students who have studied Chinese for at least four years in a regular college program or with the equivalent language proficiency. It is aimed to enhance student's Chinese skills in the business context and promote their understanding about the macro and micro business environment and culture in contemporary China.
CHIN 4060Accelerated Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
The goal of CHIN 4060 is to continue enhancing students' reading comprehension and writing skills by systematically exposing them to formal written Chinese, works of literature, and vigorous writing exercises. By the end of the course the students should be able to read authentic materials with the help of a dictionary and be able to write essays of 500 words in length on assigned topics. Prerequisite: CHIN 2060 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
CHIN 4200Modern Chinese Literary Translation (3.00)
This course uses modern Chinese literary texts to introduce students to the special skills and problems associated with translation. Activities include: familiarization with key theoretical issues in translation studies, dictionary training, assessing and comparing existing translations, group work, draft revision, and quizzes on reading assignments. Prerequisite: CHIN 4020 or equivalent level. Some familiarity with Chinese literature preferred.
CHIN 4559New Course in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Fall 2010
CHIN 4830Introduction to Classical Chinese Prose (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the grammar and structure of classical Chinese prose. Requisite: Consent of Instructor
CHIN 4840Introduction to Classical Chinese Poetry (3.00)
Introduces the grammar and structure of classical Chinese poetry. Requisite: Consent of Instructor
Course was offered Spring 2013
CHIN 4993Independent Study in Chinese (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Chinese.
CHIN 5010Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies modern Chinese at the advanced level. Includes listening comprehension, reading and discussion in Chinese of various aspects of Chinese culture and media. Prerequite: CHIN 2020 or equivalent background.
CHIN 5020Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
Studies modern Chinese at the advanced level. Includes listening comprehension, reading and discussion in Chinese of various aspects of Chinese culture and media. Prerequite: CHIN 2020 or equivalent background.
CHIN 5200Modern Chinese Literary Translation (3.00)
This course uses modern Chinese literary texts to introduce students to the special skills and problems associated with translation. Activities include: familiarization with key theoretical issues in translation studies, dictionary training, assessing and comparing existing translations, group work, draft revision, and quizzes on reading assignments. Prerequisite: CHIN 4020 or equivalent level. Some familiarity with Chinese literature preferred.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
CHIN 5210Readings in Modern Chinese Poetry (3.00)
Readings from major Chinese poets of the 20th and 21st centuries in the original Chinese. Designed as a literary survey, this course also takes into account the needs of Chinese language learners. Poems are selected with difficulty level in mind. The course attends to general reading comprehension as well as the features of modern Chinese poetic language and its relationship to tradition.
CHIN 5230Chinese Conversation and Composition (in Chinese) (3.00)
Development of writing and speaking skills at a higher level than CHIN 5020. Prerequisite: CHIN 5020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2011
CHIN 5240Advanced Chinese Conversation and Composition (in Chinese) (3.00)
Further develops writing and speaking skills to an advanced level. Prerequisite: CHIN 5230 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012
CHIN 5460Chinese Culture and Society through Films (2.00 - 3.00)
An integral part of the UVa summer Chinese language study abroad program intended specifically for students who take intensive Readings in Modern Chinese (CHIN 3010 and CHIN 3020) during the 8 week summer abroad program in Shanghai. Will view and study Chinese films made in China to learn, to think and to discuss specific topics of Chinese culture. May be offered on an irregular basis during fall or spring terms for 3 credits.
CHIN 5500Introduction to Chinese History, Culture and Society (1.00 - 3.00)
An integral part of the UVa summer Chinese language program in Shanghai, this course combines lectures and guest presentations with field trips, using the resources specifically available in Shanghai and other parts of China to offer an introduction to China's long history, splendid culture, and dynamic and changing society. Taught in English.
CHIN 5559New Course in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese.
CHIN 5680Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (1.00 - 5.00)
The course aims to help novice and continuing Chinese language teachers enhance their expertise in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. It integrates a balance of Chinese language acquisition theories and research-supported practices into the curriculum through a structured and supervised practicum. Teacher participants will create the E-portfolio that documents their extensive learning and experiences throughout the course. Prerequisites: Instructor permission or CHIN 3020.
CHIN 5810Media Chinese I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies electronic and print media in Chinese, emphasizing current events as reported in the Chinese speaking world, to further develop oral and written proficiency. Prerequisite: CHIN 5020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
CHIN 5830Introduction to Classical Chinese (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the grammar and structure of classical Chinese.
CHIN 5840Introduction to Classical Chinese (3.00)
Introduces the grammar and structure of classical Chinese. Prerequisite: for CHIN 5840, CHIN 5830 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
CHIN 7010Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
The goal of this course is to help students understand journalistic essays through systematic study of sentence patterns and formal writing styles. Prerequisite: CHIN 3020, 5020, or instructor permission.
CHIN 7020Advanced Readings in Modern Chinese (3.00)
Students will earn to read or understand various styles of modern Chinese, including essays, documentaries, prose fiction, and movies. Prerequisite: CHIN 7010 or instructor permission.
CHIN 7030Business Chinese (3.00)
Business Chinese is a one-term language course for business purposes designed for students who have studied Chinese for at least four years in a regular college program or with the equivalent language proficency. It is aimed to enhance student's Chinese skills in the business context and promote their understanding about the macor and mirco business environment and culture in contemporary China. Prerequisites: Four years of Chinese or equivalent language proficency.
CHIN 7040Traditional Chinese Poetry (in Chinese) (3.00)
Studies the development of poetry as a genre in Chinese up to the beginning of the 20th century, the influences on its development, its maturity, and its contribution to the creative process of poetry writing in the world. Prerequisite: CHIN 5830, 5840 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
CHIN 7050Classical Chinese Prose (3.00)
Introduces classical Chinese prose from the sixth century b.c. to the third century a.d. Prerequisite: CHIN 5830, 5840 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
CHIN 7060Classical Chinese Poetry (3.00)
Introduces classical Chinese poetry. Prerequisite: CHIN 5830, 5840 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
CHIN 7559New Course in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese.
CHIN 7830Readings in Confucian Texts (3.00)
Introduces a broad range of Confucian texts. Prerequisite: CHIN 5830, 5840 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
CHIN 8559New Course in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese.
CHIN 8993Independent Study in Chinese (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Chinese. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Chinese in Translation
CHTR 1559New Course in Chinese in Translation (3.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese literature in translation
CHTR 2559New Course in Chinese in Translation (3.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese literature in translation
CHTR 2800Chinese Calligraphy (1.00 - 3.00)
Introduction to the history, masters, styles and techniques of Chinese brush calligraphy. Enhances familiarity with use of brush and ink; active and passive differentiation of styles and techniques; and appreciation of Chinese Calligraphy as an art form.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015
CHTR 3010Survey of Traditional Chinese Literature (3.00)
Introductory survey of Chinese literature from earliest times (first millenium BCE) to the Qing Dynasty (ended 1911) in English translation, including major works from the genres of poetry, essays, drama, and fiction. There will be a midterm examination, three 3-page short papers and a 10-page term paper. In addition to familiarizing students with the Chinese literary canon, the course will focus on literary analysis and interpretation, cross-cul
CHTR 3020Survey of Modern Chinese Literature (3.00)
The Revolutionary Tradition in Modern Chinese Literature and Film is a general introduction to modern Chinese literary culture.
CHTR 3122Sunzi and The Art of War (3.00)
This seminar on The Art of War, the 5th century BCE Chinese classic attributed to Sunzi, will familiarize students with traditional interpretations of the text. The course will emphasize a close reading of several translations of the text and will also consider the influence of its historical and philosophical contexts. Contemporary Chinese military writings will also be surveyed to investigate the relevance of the text to modern warfare.
CHTR 3132Legends and Lore of Early China (3.00)
This course explores early Chinese legends and lore through close readings in two texts: the Zuo Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunqiu Zuo zhuan) and the Categorized Biographies of Women (Lienü zhuan). Students will also examine the systems of belief and legendary events that shaped the lives of a diverse array of heroes and exemplars.
Course was offered Spring 2016
CHTR 3559New Course in Chinese in Translation (3.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese literature in translation
Course was offered Spring 2015
CHTR 3810Chinese Modernism (3.00)
Exploration of modernist and avant garde Chinese film and literature. Discussion of issues of translation and modernity in a global context in fiction, poetry, drama, and film from the 1920s to the 1990s. Authors from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong include Lu Xun, Ding Ling, Yu Dafu, Shi Zhecun, Mu Shiying, Eileen Chang, Xi Xi, Yu Hua, CanXue, Zhu Tianwen. Films by Stan Lai, Huang Jianxin, Wong Kar-wai. Prerequisite: CHTR 3020 or Instructor Permission
CHTR 3820The Modern Chinese Essay (3.00)
Readings from major Chinese essayists of the 20th century in the English translation. Chinese texts will also be available for interested students. Discussion of genre and literary history, literary relationship between tradition and modernity, language and style.
CHTR 3830Modern Chinese Poetry (3.00)
Readings from major Chinese poets of the 20th and 21st centuries in English translation. Discussion focuses on modern Chinese poetic expression in relationship to tradition, politics, history and gender. Authors from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong included.
CHTR 3840Writing Women in Modern China (3.00)
This seminar focuses on works of fiction from modern China that articulate womanhood from a variety of perspectives. In addition to women writers (Qiu Jin, Ding Ling, Eileen Chang, Xi Xi, Chen Ran, Zhu Tianxin), male writers such as Xu Dishan, Mao Dun, and Lao She who devote unusual attention to feminine subjectivity are also included. Familiarity with Chinese culture and society and literary analysis are preferred, but not required.
Course was offered Fall 2012
CHTR 3850Documentary Writing and Film in China (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A seminar exploring the role of the documentary impulse in modern Chinese writing and film. Beginning with reportage literature and foreign documentaries about China from the early 20th century, the course follows the development of documentary art forms in the People's Republic of China (with some attention to Taiwan as well), culminating in the recent trend of independent documentary film making and its influence on narrative film.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2014
CHTR 3932Legends and Lore of Early China (3.00)
This course explores early Chinese legends and lore through close readings in two texts: the Zuo Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunqiu Zuo zhuan) and the Categorized Biographies of Women (Lienü zhuan). Students will also examine the systems of belief and legendary events that shaped the lives of a diverse array of heroes and exemplars.
CHTR 4010Legendary Women in Early China (3.00)
Examines the biographies of female heroines and villains as found in the early Chinese text Tradition of Exemplary Women (ca. 18 B.C.). Students gain a familiarity with (a) the history of women in early China, (b) the evolving codes of behavior that shaped women's' culture for two millennia, and (c) the way in which the Chinese understand gender. Enhances an understanding of the function of role models in both ancient China and their own lives. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives requirement.
CHTR 4220Gender, Family, and Sexuality in Chinese Fiction (3.00)
An exploration of family, gender and sexuality as represented in traditional Chinese prose fiction in translation.
CHTR 4500Capstone Seminar (3.00)
Restricted to Chinese majors, this course is designed as a capstone seminar that will require a class presentation and an extended final paper that demonstrate the significant knowledge of Chinese language.
CHTR 4559New Course in Chinese in Translation (3.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese literature in translation
CHTR 4991Chinese Capstone (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Restricted to Chinese majors, this course is designed as a capstone seminar that will require a class presentation and an extended final paper that demonstrate the significant knowledge of Chinese language.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
CHTR 5010Survey of Traditional Chinese Literature (3.00)
Study of the literary heritage of China. Examines the major genres through selected readings of representative authors. Taught in English. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives requirement.
CHTR 5020Survey of Modern Chinese Literature (3.00)
A general introduction to modern Chinese literary culture. Examines the major genres through selected readings of representative authors. Taught in English. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives requirement.
CHTR 5132Legends and Lore of Early China (3.00)
This course explores early Chinese legends and lore through close readings in two texts: the Zuo Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunqiu Zuo zhuan) and the Categorized Biographies of Women (Lienü zhuan). Students will also examine the systems of belief and legendary events that shaped the lives of a diverse array of heroes and exemplars.
Course was offered Spring 2016
CHTR 5559New Course in Chinese in Translation (3.00)
New course in the subject of Chinese literature in translation
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012, Fall 2011
CHTR 5810Chinese Modernism (3.00)
Exploration of modernist and avant garde Chinese film and literature. Discussion of issues of translation and modernity in a global context in fiction, poetry, drama, and film from the 1920s to the 1990s. Authors from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong include Lu Xun, Ding Ling, Yu Dafu, Shi Zhecun, Mu Shiying, Eileen Chang, Xi Xi, Yu Hua, CanXue, Zhu Tianwen. Films by Stan Lai, Huang Jianxin, Wong Kar-wai. Students enrolled in the 5000 level version of the course will be required to use some Chinese language materials. Prerequisite: CHTR 3020 or instructor's permission.
CHTR 5820The Modern Chinese Essay (3.00)
Readings from major Chinese essayists of the 20th century in the English translation. Chinese texts will also be available for interested students. Discussion of genre and literary history, literary relationship between tradition and modernity, language and style. Students enrolled in the 5000 level of this course will be required to use some Chinese language materials as well.
CHTR 5830Modern Chinese Poetry (3.00)
Readings from major Chinese poets of the 20th and 21st centuries in English translation. Discussion focuses on modern Chinese poetic expression in relationship to tradition, politics, history and gender. Authors from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong included.
CHTR 5840Writing Women in Modern China (3.00)
This seminar focuses on works of fiction from modern China that articulate womanhood from a variety of perspectives. In addition to women writers (Qiu Jin, Ding Ling, Eileen Chang, Xi Xi, Chen Ran, Zhu Tianxin), male writers such as Xu Dishan, Mao Dun, and Lao She who devote unusual attention to feminine subjectivity are also included. Familiarity with Chinese culture and society and literary analysis are preferred, but not required. Students enrolled in the 5000 level course will be required to use some Chinese language materials.
Course was offered Fall 2012
CHTR 5850Documentary Writing and Film in China (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A seminar exploring the role of the documentary impulse in modern Chinese writing and film. Beginning with reportage literature and foreign documentaries about China from the early 20th century, the course follows the development of documentary art forms in the People's Republic of China (with some attention to Taiwan as well), culminating in the recent trend of independent documentary film making and its influence on narrative film.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2014
CHTR 5932Legends and Lore of Early China (3.00)
This course explores early Chinese legends and lore through close readings in two texts: the Zuo Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunqiu Zuo zhuan) and the Categorized Biographies of Women (Lienü zhuan). Students will also examine the systems of belief and legendary events that shaped the lives of a diverse array of heroes and exemplars.
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
EALC 1559New Course in East Asian Literatures and Cultures (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of East Asian Literatures and Cultures
EALC 2559New Course in East Asian Languages and Cultures (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of East Asian Languages and Cultures.
Course was offered Spring 2010, Fall 2009
EALC 3120Words and Images in East Asian Sacred Texts (3.00)
This course explores the role of words and images in East Asian religious literature, by focusing on influential Buddhist and Daoist scriptures. In this context, we will assess both the way pictures are written about and texts rendered in visual forms, as well as their interactions. Ultimately, we will also tackle issues of representation relevant to study of China, Korea and Japan from both a historical and conceptual perspective. Prerequisite: Introduction to Buddhism or Survey course on Chinese or Japanese Literature
EALC 3559New Course in East Asian Literatures and Cultures (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of East Asian Literatures and Cultures.
Course was offered Fall 2014
EALC 4559New Course in East Asian Literatures and Cultures (3.00)
New course in East Asian languages, literatures, and cultures.
Course was offered Spring 2011
EALC 4998Distinguished Majors Senior Thesis I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The first part of a two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies or East Asian Languages and Literatures. Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Languages and Literatures.
EALC 4999Distinguished Majors Senior Thesis II (3.00)
The second part of a two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Languages and Literatures. Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Languages and Literatures and have already completed EALC 4998.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
EALC 5120Words and Images in East Asian Sacred Texts (3.00)
This course explores the role of words and images in East Asian religious literature, by focusing on influential Buddhist and Daoist scriptures. In this context, we will assess both the way pictures are written about and texts rendered in visual forms, as well as their interactions. Ultimately, we will also tackle issues of representation relevant to study of China, Korea and Japan from both a historical and conceptual perspective. Prerequisite: Introduction to East Asian Religions or Literature
EALC 5559New Course in East Asian Literatures and Cultures (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of East Asian Literatures and Cultures
Course was offered Fall 2014
East Asian Studies
EAST 1010East Asian Canons and Cultures (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to conceptions of self, society, and the universe as they have been expressed in canonical literary, philosophical, and religious texts in East Asia from earliest times up through modern times. Readings will be in English translation, supplemented by reference.
EAST 1310Chinese Culture and Society (3.00)
An introduction to conceptions of self, society, and the universe as they have been expressed in canonical literary, philosophical, and religious texts in East Asia from earliest times up through modern times. Readings will be in English translation, supplemented by reference.
EAST 1320Chinese Culture and Society (3.00)
Introduction to the culture, history and social structure of China, as part of an eight-week summer study program in Shanghai and Tibet. Supporting Courses List of possible courses to be taken for credit in the Asian and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures degree programs. See Course Offering Directory for current course offerings. Note: Prior approval from your major advisor should be received to insure that a course listed here or on the AMELC website counts for major credit.
EAST 1559New Course in East Asian Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in East Asian studies.
Course was offered Spring 2010
EAST 2630Chinese Culture and Social Change (3.00)
An interdisciplinary course that looks at Chinese culture through the lens of social orchestration efforts by different types of Chinese states, from the Qing dynasty to the present. Examines the meaning of culture and the roots of cultural change as well as the bases for accommodation or resistance to directed social change. Prior course on China or instructor permission.
EAST 3055Social Movements in Modern East Asia (3.00)
Analyzes the nature of collective action in 20th and 21st century China, Japan, and Korea, plus other East Asian locales as current events may warrant. The key analytic framework concerns the applicability of both gender and social movement theories to the empirical evidence presented in each case.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Fall 2009
EAST 3389History of the Body in East Asia (3.00)
This course deals with the ways in which the body has been imagined, represented, and problematized in the East Asian tradition. We will explore religious, philosophical and medical texts, but also comparatively look at literary and artistic depictions of the body and its functions. As this is a small class, students are encouraged on contacting the instructor before enrolling. Prerequisite: At least two courses on East Asia History, Religion, or Anthropology
EAST 3559New Course in East Asian Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in East Asian studies.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
EAST 4500Capstone Seminar (3.00)
Restricted to East Asian Studies majors, this course is designed as a capstone seminar that will require a class presentation and an extended final paper that demonstrate the significant knowledge of their target language.
EAST 4559New Course in East Asian Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in East Asian Studies
EAST 4991East Asian Studies Capstone (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Capstone course required for all East Asian Studies majors in their final year. Pre-Requisites: Restricted to Fourth Year, Fifth Year East Asian Studies majors
EAST 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
ndependent study in special field under the direction of a faculty member in East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
EAST 4998Distinguished Majors Senior Thesis I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The first part of a two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies or East Asian Languages and Literatures. Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies and have already completed EAST 4998.
EAST 4999Distinguished Majors Senior Thesis (3.00)
The second part of a two-semester sequence of tutorial work for students completing a Senior Thesis as part of the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies or East Asian Languages and Literatures. Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in the Distinguished Majors Program in East Asian Studies and have already completed EAST 4998. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
EAST 5389History of the Body in East Asia (4.00)
This course deals with the ways in which the body has been imagined, represented, and problematized in the East Asian tradition. We will explore religious, philosophical and medical texts, but also comparatively look at literary and artistic depictions of the body and its functions. As this is a small class, students are encouraged on contacting the instructor before enrolling.
EAST 5559New Course in East Asian Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in East Asian Studies
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
EAST 8998Non-Topical Research: Prepaation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
EAST 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
Japanese
JAPN 1010First-Year Japanese (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the basic speech patterns and grammatical units, including casual, daily spoken style, and the polite speech used in formal occasions. Emphasizes speaking, listening, and reading. Writing hiragana, katakana, and 200 kanji are also introduced.
JAPN 1020First-Year Japanese (4.00)
Introduces the basic speech patterns and grammatical units, including casual, daily spoken style, and the polite speech used in formal occasions. Emphasizes speaking, listening, and reading. Writing hiragana, katakana, and 200 kanji are also introduced. Prerequisite: JAPN 1010 or equivalent.
JAPN 1559New Course in Japanese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese.
JAPN 2010Second-Year Japanese (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continuation of Elementary Japanese introducing more complex sentence patterns, idioms, and vocabulary to prepare students for an intermediate-level communication. Reinforces spoken Japanese skills with writing and reading exercises, and 250 kanji are introduced. Prerequisite: JAPN 1020 or equivalent.
JAPN 2020Second-Year Japanese (4.00)
Prerequisite: JAPN 1020 or equivalent.
JAPN 2559New Course in Japanese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese.
JAPN 3010Third-Year Japanese I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Emphasizes comprehension and active reproduction of modern Japanese beyond the basic patterns of speech and writing. Various topics on current Japanese culture and society are introduced. Prerequisite: JAPN 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
JAPN 3015Language House Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students residing in the Japanese group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
JAPN 3020Third-Year Japanese II (3.00)
Continuation of Third-Year Japanese, emphasizing comprehension and active reproduction of modern Japanese beyond the basic patterns of speech and writing. Continued introduction of topics on current Japanese culture and society. Prerequisite: JAPN 3010 or instructor permission.
JAPN 3025Language House Conversation (1.00)
For students residing in the Japanese group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
JAPN 3100Supplemental Reading in Japanese I (1.00)
The first in a two-part sequence, to be taken in conjunction with JAPN 3010. Students will acquire college-level reading and writing skills through engagement with articles and essays written by Japanese for the Japanese public.
JAPN 3110Supplemental Reading in Japanese II (1.00)
The second of a two-part reading course, to be taken in conjunction with JAPN 3020. In-depth study of authentic materials such as newspapers, short essays, and brief articles. Prerequisite: JAPN 3010 or equivalent background.
JAPN 3559New Course in Japanese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese.
JAPN 4500Topics in Japanese Literature (3.00)
An advanced language seminar devoted to literary texts and criticism with topics determined by instructor.
JAPN 4559New Course in Japanese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2011
JAPN 4710Introduction to Literary Japanese (Bungo) (3.00)
An introduction to the Japanese language as it was written from earliest times up until the mid-twentieth century. In addition to familiarizing students with grammatical fundamentals of literary Japanese and their differences from the modern language, the course will introduce students to representative writing styles from a wide variety of genres and historical periods. Prerequisite: JAPN 3010 or equivalent background.
JAPN 4800Lost and Found in Translation (3.00)
This course is an advanced language seminar in which students will read, analyze, and translate works by leading contemporary Japanese fiction writers. By comparing translations with those of others (including professionals), students will also learn to appreciate not only the inevitability of losing something in translation, but also the pleasure of unearthing something unintended even by the author. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or equivalent background.
Course was offered Spring 2013
JAPN 4801Japanese for Professionals (3.00)
This advanced Japanese language course aims to cultivate future professionals who will acquire awareness of cross-cultural differences that enable them to operate effectively in the global world. Critical thinking and communication skills will be emphasized.
JAPN 4810Modern Literary Texts (3.00)
Reading and discussion in Japanese. Develops comprehension and verbal expression skills at the fourth-year level. Reading selections include works by modern and contemporary novelists, short story writers and poets. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or equivalent.
Course was offered Fall 2013
JAPN 4820Mysteries, Detective Fiction and Business Novels (3.00)
Reading and discussion in Japanese. Develops comprehension and verbal expression skills at the Fourth-Year level. Reading selections include some on Japan's bestselling and award-winning writers, Seicho Matsumoto, Miyuki Miyabe, and Ikke Shimizu. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2009
JAPN 4830Media Japanese (3.00)
Reading and discussion in Japanese. Develops comprehension and verbal expression skills at the Fourth-Year level. Reading selections include articles from Aera, Japan's counterpart of Newsweek; manga, artistic comic magazines; and film criticism. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2010
JAPN 4840Japan's Two Nobel Laureates: Kawabate and Oe (3.00)
An advanced Japanese language course focused on Japan's two Nobel Laureates through bi-lingual texts. This course is partly reading, partly comprehension, partly discussion in Japanese. JAPN 3020 or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2010
JAPN 4850Readings in Politics and Economics (3.00)
This is an advanced Japanese language course, designed to help students read, interpret and discuss on Japanese politics and economics written by Japanese authors for the Japanese audience. Some selections of the teaching materials will be made by the instructor, some by student interests. Prerequisites: JAPN 3020
JAPN 4860Modern and Contemporary Japanese Poetry (3.00)
An advanced Japanese Language course focused on poetic language and each poet's metaphoric world. The course consists of reading, writing, oral presentations, and free discussion in Japanese. JAPN 3020 or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Fall 2011
JAPN 4870Reading Investigative Journalism (3.00)
Advanced Japanese language seminar, designed to help students read, interpret, analyze, and discuss current issues in Japanese society, culture, economy and/or politics through an in-depth examination of selected magazine articles from one of Japan's top investigative magazines, Aera. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or placement test
Course was offered Spring 2012
JAPN 4880Reading Banana Yoshimoto & Haruki Murakami (3.00)
This language seminar introduces two of Japan's most popular contemporary fiction writers by reading and interpreting selections from Kitchen and Dance, Dance, Dance, Selections give students an insight to how today's Japanese youth, in search of meaning in life and intimate connections, copes with Japan's rapidly changing society and culture. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or placement test
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012
JAPN 4993Independent Study in Japanese (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Japanese.
JAPN 5020Third Year Japanese (3.00)
Emphasizes comprehension and active reproduction of modern Japanese beyond the basic patterns of speech and writing. Various topics on current Japanese cultures and society are introduced. Prerequisite: JAPN 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
JAPN 5500Advanced Topics in Japanese Literature (3.00)
An advanced language seminar devoted to literary texts and criticism with topics determined by instructor. Reserved for department majors completing their capstone and MA students.
JAPN 5559New Course in Japanese (1.00 - 4.00)
New Course in the subject of Japanese.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2011
JAPN 5710Introduction to Literary Japanese (Bungo) (3.00)
An introduction to classical Japanese; selections from classical narratives and poetry.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012
JAPN 5870Reading Journalism (3.00)
Advanced Japanese language seminar, designed to help students read, interpret, analyze, and discuss current issues in Japanese society, culture, economy and/or politics through an in-depth examination of selected magazine articles from one of Japan's top investigative magazines, Aera.
Course was offered Spring 2012
JAPN 5880Reading Banana Yoshimoto and Haruki Murakami (3.00)
This language seminar introduces two of Japan's most popular contemporary fiction writers by reading and interpreting selections from Kitchen and Dance, Dance, Dance, Selections give students an insight to how today's Japanese youth, in search of meaning in life and intimate connections, copes with Japan's rapidly changing society and culture.
Course was offered Fall 2012
JAPN 5993Independent Study in Japanese (1.00 - 3.00)
Independent Study in Japanese; Prerequisites: permission of instructor
JAPN 7010Reading Japanese I: Advanced Topics (3.00)
Designed for graduate students who need to fulfill Japanese language competency.
JAPN 7020Reading Japanese II: Advanced Topics (3.00)
Designed for graduate students who need to fulfill Japanese language competency.
JAPN 7559New Course in Japanese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese.
JAPN 7820Mysteries, Detective Fiction and Business Novels (3.00)
Reading and discussion in Japanese. Develops comprehension and verbal expression skills at the Fourth-Year level. Reading selections include some on Japan's bestselling and award-winning writers, Seicho Matsumoto, Miyuki Miyabe, and Ikke Shimizu. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or equivalent.
JAPN 7830Media Japanese (3.00)
Reading and discussion in Japanese. Develops comprehension and verbal expression skills at the Fourth-Year level. Reading selections include articles from Aera, Japan's counterpart of Newsweek; manga, artistic comic magazines; and film criticism. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or equivalent.
JAPN 7860Modern and Contemporary Japanese Poetry (3.00)
An advanced Japanese Language course focused on poetic language and each poet's metaphoric world. The course consists of reading, writing, oral presentations, and free discussion in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 3020 or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Fall 2011
JAPN 8559New Course in Japanese (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese.
Japanese in Translation
JPTR 2559New Course in Japanese in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese in translation.
JPTR 3010Survey of Traditional Japanese Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides an introduction to Japanese literature from earliest times through to the nineteenth century. We will read selections from representative texts and genres, including myth, poetry, prose fiction, memoir literature, drama, and works of criticism. No knowledge of Japanese culture or language is required.
JPTR 3020Survey of Modern Japanese Literature (3.00)
A gateway to the rich, diverse modern Japanese literary tradition, from the early 1900s to the present, this course adopts socio-cultural and gender perspectives in the context of world literature.
JPTR 3100Myths and Legends of Japan (3.00)
A seminar exploring Japan's earliest myths describing the origins of its islands, their gods, and rulers through close readings in English of eighth-century chronicles and poems. Fulfills the Non-Western and Second Writing requirements.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2012
JPTR 3210The Tale of Genji (3.00)
A seminar devoted to an in-depth examination in English translation of Japan's most renowned work of literature, often called the world's first novel. Satisfies the Non-Western and Second Writing requirements.
Course was offered Fall 2014
JPTR 3290Feminine Fictions in Japanese Court Literature (3.00)
This seminar will take up the world's earliest instance of literature written extensively by, for, and about women, including such famous works as the Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon and Sarashina Diary, among others. The focus will be on reading gender as a fictional enactment of desire and identity that is performed through acts of writing and reading. No prior knowledge of Japanese language or literature is required.
Course was offered Fall 2013
JPTR 3300Love in Modern Japanese Fiction (3.00)
This seminar examines through Japanese prose fiction the still elusive idea and expression of romantic love, first introduced to Japan in the late 1800s (Meiji, 1868-1912) and the pull of traditional values that shy away from the fulfillment of an emotional life and integrating love and sexual desire.
Course was offered Fall 2015
JPTR 3320Cinematic Images of Japanese Culture and Society (3.00)
This seminar examines how films from Japan visually raise different cultural and social issues, and how they relate to the universal human condition. With an understanding that films involve so many different disciplines, this seminar examines contemporary Japan via comparativist and cross-cultural perspectives by paying careful attention to the effects of the imagistic and visual power that only films can offer.
JPTR 3390Japanese Writers Speak Their Minds (3.00)
A literary and socio-histocial examination of Japanese men's and women's fiction and essays as a primer to Japan's conflicted socio-cultural-gender history in light of the country's complex psychological relationship to the West.
Course was offered Fall 2014
JPTR 3559New Course in Japanese in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in Japanese in translation.
JPTR 3600Urban Fantasies in Edo Literature (3.00)
This seminar takes up Japanese literature made between 1600 and 1900, including such iconic forms as haiku poetry and kabuki, that came out of one of the most sophisticated and advanced forms of urban culture in global history centered around the million-plus inhabitants of Edo (now Tokyo). Satisfies the Non-Western and Second Writing requirements.
JPTR 3620Religion in Japanese Popular Culture (3.00)
The course explores different topics and media relevant to the understanding of the relationship between religion and popular culture in Japan. Through readings, film screenings, discussions, and written assignments, students will become familiar with those ideas and world-views that have informed Japanese culture in order to assess the roles played by different media forms in the popularization of religious practices and beliefs.
Course was offered Spring 2016
JPTR 3900Sleuthing Japan's Culture and Society: Japanese Mysteries (3.00)
This seminar will examine the surprisingly diverse cultural landscapes of Japan through the prism of its finest and most popular mysteries and detective fiction. Prior exposure to Japanese literature encouraged but not required.
JPTR 3910Kawabata and Oe: Japan's Nobel Laureates (3.00)
This seminar focuses on the achievements of Japan's Two Nobel Laureates within the diverse modern Japanese literary tradition and their respective places in world literature.
JPTR 3931A Cultural Understanding of U.S.-Japan Relations (3.00)
This seminar examines how culture and communication have often contributed to the perpetuation of myths and misperceptions of Japan and the U.S. about each other. Prior exposure to Japanese culture encouraged.
JPTR 4500Capstone Seminar (3.00)
Restricted to Japanese majors, this course is designed as a capstone seminar that will require a class presentation and an extended final paper that demonstrate the significant knowledge of Japanese language.
JPTR 4559New Course in Japanese in Translation. (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Japanese in translation.
JPTR 4991Japanese Capstone (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Restricted to Japanese majors, this course is designed as a capstone seminar that will require a class presentation and an extended final paper that demonstrate the significant knowledge of Japanese language.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
JPTR 5010Survey of Traditional Japanese Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides an introduction to Japanese literature from earliest times through to the nineteenth century. We will read selections from representative texts and genres, including myth, poetry, prose fiction, memoir literature, drama, and works of criticism. No knowledge of Japanese culture or language is required.
JPTR 5020Survey of Modern Japanese Literature (3.00)
Introduction to the modern Japanese canon (1890's to the present). Writers studied include Natsume Sôseki, the first modern writer to delve into the human psyche; Mori Ôgai, the surgeon-turned writer; Rynôsuke Akutagawa, the consummate writer of short stories; Shiga Naoya, the "god" of "I-Novel" Japanese fiction; Yukio Mishima, whose seppuku suicide caused a sensation world-wide; Endô Shôsaku, the Christian writer; two Nobel laureates, Yasunari Kawabata, the pure aesthetician, and Kenzaburo Ôe, the political gadfly.
JPTR 5100Myths and Legends of Japan (3.00)
A seminar exploring Japan's earliest myths describing the origins of its islands, their gods, and rulers through close readings in English of eighth-century chronicles and poems.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
JPTR 5210The Tale of Genji (3.00)
This course is devoted to an in-depth examination of Japan's most renowned work of literature and the world's first novel. Topics covered will include: material culture (architecture, clothing, gardens); political and social history; gender and class; marriage customs; poetry and poetics; the arts (music, perfume, painting, etc.); and religious beliefs (in particular spirit possession) among others.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2011
JPTR 5290Feminine Fictions in Japanese Court Literature (3.00)
This seminar will take up the world's earliest instance of literature written extensively by, for, and about women, including such famous works as the Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon and Sarashina Diary, among others. The focus will be on reading gender as a fictional enactment of desire and identity that is performed through acts of writing and reading. No prior knowledge of Japanese language or literature is required.
Course was offered Fall 2013
JPTR 5300Love in Modern Japanese Literature (3.00)
This seminar examines through Japanese prose fiction the still elusive idea and expression of romantic love, first introduced to Japan in the late 1800s (Meiji, 1868-1912) and the pull of traditional values that shy away from the fulfillment of an emotional life and integrating love and sexual desire.
Course was offered Fall 2015
JPTR 5390Modern Japnese Writers Speak Their Minds (3.00)
A seminar on a literary and socio-histocial examination of Japanese men's and women's fiction and essays as a primer to Japan's conflicted socio-cultural-gender history in light of the country's complex psychological relationship to the West.
Course was offered Fall 2014
JPTR 5559New Course in Japanese in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in Japanese in translation.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
JPTR 5600Urban Fantasies in Edo Literature (3.00)
This seminar takes up Japanese literature made between 1600 and 1900, including such iconic forms as haiku poetry and kabuki, that came out of one of the most sophisticated and advanced forms of urban culture in global history centered around the million-plus inhabitants of Edo (now Tokyo).
JPTR 5620Religion in Japanese Popular Culture (3.00)
The course explores different topics and media relevant to understand the relationship between religion and popular culture in Japan. Through readings, screenings, discussions, and written assignments, students will reflect on those key ideas that have informed Japanese culture; will question the role that different media forms had in the popularization of religious practices; will critically reflect on mediated portrayals of religion. Prerequisite: Third-Year Japanese or the Equivalent
Course was offered Spring 2016
JPTR 5900Sleuthing Japan's Culture and Society: Japanese Mysteries (3.00)
This course will examine the surprisingly diverse cultural landscapes of Japan through the prism of its finest and most popular mysteries and detective fiction. We will explore what the culturally conditioned combination of intuition, logic and detection bears on the actual sleuthing process of each mystery. Since many of the works are written by women, we will compare them to representative works by female Western mystery writers.
JPTR 5990Modern Japanese Women Writers (3.00)
Introduces the resurgence of the female literary tradition from 1904 to the present. Focuses on how literary women in Japan express their subversive voice often through the autobiographical fiction. Taught in English. Restricted to area studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: JPTR 5020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
Korean
KOR 1010Elementary Korean I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the fundamentals of modern Korean. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed.
KOR 1020Elementary Korean II (4.00)
The second in a two-semester introduction to modern Korean. Prerequisite: KOR 1010 or equivalent background (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).
KOR 1060Accelerated Elementary Korean (4.00)
This course is specifically designed for students with native or near-native speaking ability in Korean, but with reading and writing ability equivalent to a student who has completed KOR 1020. The course seeks to achieve a basic literacy and the ability to express themselves clearly on a variety of topics. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
KOR 1559New Course in Korean (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Korean.
Course was offered Spring 2013
KOR 2010Intermediate Korean I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Builds on the foundations acquired in KOR 1010-1020 with further refinement of all four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: KOR 1020 or equivalent background (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).
KOR 2020Intermediate Korean II (4.00)
The second in a two-semester intermediate language sequence. Prerequisite: KOR 2010 or equivalent background (as demonstrated in the department's placement test).
KOR 2559New Course in Korean (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Korean.
KOR 3010Advanced Korean I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A continuation of Intermediate Korean. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Readings and discussions are related to various aspects of modern Korea. Prerequisite: KOR 2020 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
KOR 3015Language House Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Korean conversation for residents of the Shea language house.
KOR 3020Advanced Korean II (3.00)
The second part in a two-semester sequence. All four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are equally stressed. Readings and discussions are related to various aspects of modern Korea. Prerequisite: KOR 3010 or equivalent (as demonstrated in the placement test).
KOR 3559New Course in Korean (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Korean.
Course was offered Spring 2011
KOR 4010Advanced Readings in Modern Korean I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will offer the students the opportunities to develop advanced reading proficiency in modern Korean language. The course will deal with advanced reading material, mostly from authentic writings in various genres and styles, such as newspaper editorials, columns, essays, T.V. news clips, short stories, and other expository and literary writings. Prerequisites: KOR 3010 or instructor permission.
KOR 4020Advanced Readings in Modern Korean II (3.00)
This course is the second in a two-course sequence offering students the opportunity to develop advanced reading proficiency in modern Korean language through advanced reading material, mostly from authentic writings in various genres and styles, such as newspaper editorials, columns, essays, T.V. news clips, short stories, and other expository and literary writings. Prerequisites: KOR 4010 or instructor permission
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2012
KOR 4559New Course in Korean (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of Korean
KOR 4993Independent Study in Korean (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Korean
KOR 5559New Course in Korean (3.00)
New course in the subject of Korean.
Korean in Translation
KRTR 1559New Course in Korean in Translation (3.00)
New course in the subject of Korean literature in translation
KRTR 2559New Course in Korean in Translation (3.00)
New course in the subject of Korean literature in translation
KRTR 3020Survey of Modern Korean Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A general introduction to modern Korean literature. Examines the major texts through selected readings of representative writers. Taught in English. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives and Second Writing requirement.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
KRTR 3030Survey of Korean Cinema (3.00)
A general introduction to Korean cinema. Examines the major films through selections by representative directors. Taught in English. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives requirement
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
KRTR 3390Gender in Modern and Contemporary Korea (3.00)
Seminar on representations of gender in modern and contemporary Korea, The course will focus on analysis and discussion with an emphasis on critical thinking.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
KRTR 3559New Course in Korean in Translation (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of Korean literature in translation
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2013, Fall 2011
KRTR 3800Seminar on Korea: Division North and South (3.00)
This course examines narratives of division through films and literary texts. Sub-topics will include the Korean War, national division, generational conflict, and gender.
KRTR 4559New Course in Korean in Translation (3.00)
New course in the subject of Korean literature in translation
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2011
KRTR 5020Survey of Modern Korean Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A general introduction to modern Korean literature. Examines the major texts through selected readings of representative writers. Taught in English. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives and Second Writing requirement.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
KRTR 5030Survey of Korean Cinema (3.00)
A general introduction to Korean cinema. Examines the major films through selections by representative diriectors. Taught in English. Fulfills the non-Western perspectives requirement. Graduate students are required to write a 25-30 page seminar paper using primary sources in Korean.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
KRTR 5390Gender in Modern and Contemporary Korea (3.00)
Seminar on representations of gender in modern and contemporary Korea, The course will focus on analysis and discussion with an emphasis on critical thinking.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
KRTR 5559New Course in Korean in Translation (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of Korean literature in translation
KRTR 5800Seminar on Korea: Division North and South (3.00)
This course examines narratives of division through films and literary texts. Sub-topics will include the Korean War, national division, generational conflict, and gender.
Tibetan
TBTN 1010Elementary Tibetan I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan for beginners with the intention of developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Examples are drawn from Tibetan short stories and proverbs, among other sources. Students gain knowledge of Tibetan culture to improve communication skills using a dynamic, interactive format.
TBTN 1016Intensive Introductory Tibetan (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
TBTN 1020Elementary Tibetan II (4.00)
An introduction to the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan for beginners with the intention of developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Examples are drawn from Tibetan short stories and proverbs, among other sources. Students gain knowledge of Tibetan culture to improve communication skills using a dynamic, interactive format. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 1010 Elementary Tibetan I.
TBTN 1026Intensive Introductory Tibetan (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: TBTN1016 or equivalent.
TBTN 116Intensive Introductory Tibetan (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for TBTN 1016.
TBTN 126Intensive Introductory Tibetan (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for TBTN 1026.
TBTN 1559New Course in Tibetan (3.00)
New course in Tibetan.
TBTN 2010Intermediate Tibetan I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intermediate skill-building in the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan, along with development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing through the integrated use of spoken and literary forms. Students will also enhance their knowledge of Tibetan culture in order to improve their communication skills. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 1020 Elementary Tibetan II.
TBTN 2016Intensive Intermediate Tibetan (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: TBTN 1016 & 1026 or equivalent
TBTN 2020Intermediate Tibetan II (4.00)
Intermediate skill-building in the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan, along with development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing through the integrated use of spoken and literary forms. Students will also enhance their knowledge of Tibetan culture in order to improve their communication skills. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 2010 Intermediate Tibetan I.
TBTN 2026Intensive Intermediate Tibetan (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: TBTN 1016 , 1026 & 2016 or equivalent.
TBTN 216Intensive Intermediate Tibetan (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for TBTN 2016.
TBTN 226Intensive Intermediate Tibetan (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for TBTN 2026.
TBTN 2559New Course in Tibetan (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Tibetan.
TBTN 3010Advanced Modern Tibetan I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A continuation of the Intermediate Tibetan language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Emphasis is laid on mastering comprehension and communication in colloquial Tibetan, writing skills in the various scripts of literary Tibetan, and integrating comprehension of colloquial and literary forms. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 2020 Intermediate Tibetan II.
TBTN 3020Advanced Modern Tibetan II (3.00)
A continuation of the Advanced Modern Tibetan I language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed on mastering oral communication skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in Advanced Modern Tibetan I. Pre-requisites: TBTN 3010: Advanced Modern Tibetan I.
TBTN 3030Advanced Modern Tibetan III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A continuation of the Advanced Tibetan I/II language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed mastering oral communications skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in Advanced Modern Tibetan II. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 3020 Advanced Modern Tibetan II.
TBTN 3040Advanced Modern Tibetan IV (3.00)
A continuation of the Advanced Tibetan language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed on mastering oral communications skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in previous courses. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 3030 Advanced Modern Tibetan III.
TBTN 3559New Course in Tibetan (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Tibetan.
TBTN 4559New Course in Tibetan (3.00)
New course in the subject of Tibetan.
TBTN 4993Independent Study in Tibetan (1.00 - 3.00)
Independent Study in Tibetan Prerequisites: permission of instructor
TBTN 5010Advanced Modern Tibetan I (3.00)
A continuation of the Intermediate Tibetan I/II sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Emphasis is placed on mastering comprehension and communication in colloquial Tibetan, writing skills in the various scripts of literary Tibetan, and integrating comprehension of colloquial and literary forms. The course employs a dynamic, interactive format to foster speaking and listening skills. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 2020 Intermediate Tibetan II.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
TBTN 5020Advanced Modern Tibetan II (3.00)
Advanced Modern Tibetan II
TBTN 5030Advanced Modern Tibetan III (3.00)
A continuation of the Advanced Tibetan I/II language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed mastering oral communications skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in Advanced Modern Tibetan II. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 5020 Advanced Modern Tibetan II.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
TBTN 5040Advanced Modern Tibetan IV (3.00)
A continuation of the Advanced Tibetan language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed on mastering oral communications skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in previous courses. Pre-Requisites: TBTN 5030 Advanced Modern Tibetan III.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
TBTN 5060Advanced Modern Tibetan for Research & Fieldwork (3.00)
A course in the Advanced Tibetan language sequence stressing mastery of modern Tibetan as it is currently used in Tibetan communities and in Tibetan-language international media. Emphasis will be placed on fluency in speaking and listening comprehension as well as on the application of a wide variety of grammatical, syntactical, and rhetorical structures. Instruction will utilize Tibetan-language newspaper, journal, radio, and television sources. Prerequisite: Instructor Consent
Course was offered Spring 2012
TBTN 5559New Course in Tibetan (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in Tibetan.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
TBTN 8010Elementary Tibetan I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan for beginners with the intention of developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Examples are drawn from Tibetan short stories and proverbs, among other sources. Students gain knowledge of Tibetan culture to improve communication skills using a dynamic, interactive format.
TBTN 8011Intermediate Tibetan I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intermediate skill-building in the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan, along with development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing through the integrated use of spoken and literary forms. Students will also enhance their knowledge of Tibetan culture in order to improve their communication skills. Prerequisite: TBTN 8020 Elementary Tibetan II
TBTN 8012Advanced Modern Tibetan I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A continuation of the Intermediate Tibetan language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Emphasis is laid on mastering comprehension and communication in colloquial Tibetan, writing skills in the various scripts of literary Tibetan, and integrating comprehension of colloquial and literary forms. Prerequisite: TBTN 8021 Intermediate Tibetan II
TBTN 8016Intensive Intro. Tibetan (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
TBTN 8017Intensive Intermediate Tibetan (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisite: TBTN8016 & 8026 or equivalent
TBTN 8020Elementary Tibetan II (4.00)
An introduction to the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan for beginners with the intention of developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Examples are drawn from Tibetan short stories and proverbs, among other sources. Students gain knowledge of Tibetan culture to improve communication skills using a dynamic, interactive format. Prerequisite: TBTN 8010 Elementary Tibetan I
TBTN 8021Intermediate Tibetan II (4.00)
Intermediate skill-building in the grammar and syntax of spoken and written Tibetan, along with development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing through the integrated use of spoken and literary forms. Students will also enhance their knowledge of Tibetan culture in order to improve their communication skills. Prerequisite: TBTN8011 Intermediate Tibetan I
TBTN 8022Advanced Modern Tibetan II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A continuation of the Advanced Modern Tibetan I language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed on mastering oral communication skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in Advanced Modern Tibetan I. Prerequisite: TBTN8012 Advanced Modern Tibetan I
Course was offered Fall 2016
TBTN 8026Intensive Introductory Tibetan II (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisite: TBTN8016 or equivalent
TBTN 8027Intensive Intermediate Tibetan (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisite: TBTN 8016, 8026 & 8017 or equivalent
TBTN 8030Advanced Modern Tibetan III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A continuation of the Advanced Tibetan I/II language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed mastering oral communications skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in Advanced Modern Tibetan II. Prerequisite: TBTN8022 Advanced Modern Tibetan II
TBTN 8040Advanced Modern Tibetan IV (3.00)
A continuation of the Advanced Tibetan language sequence, focusing on advanced grammar, syntax, and structures. Additional emphasis will be placed on mastering oral communications skills through conversation, utilizing grammatical structures introduced in previous courses. Prerequisite: TBTN8030 Advanced Modern Tibetan III
TBTN 8060Advanced Modern Tibetan for Research & Fieldwork (3.00)
A course in the Advanced Tibetan language sequence stressing mastery of modern Tibetan as it is currently used in Tibetan communities and in Tibetan-language international media. Emphasis will be placed on fluency in speaking and listening comprehension as well as on the application of a wide variety of grammatical, syntactical, and rhetorical structures. Instruction will utilize Tibetan-language newspaper, journal, radio, and TV sources.
TBTN 8993Independent Study in Tibetan (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Tibetan
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Economics (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
Catalog of Courses for Economics    
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Economics
ECON 1559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of economics.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Fall 2010
ECON 2010Principles of Economics: Microeconomics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies demand and supply, consumer behavior, the theory of business enterprise, the operation of competitive and monopolistic markets, and the forces determining income distribution. A full introduction to economic principles warrants completion of both ECON 2010 and 2020. Students planning to take both semesters of economic principles are advised to take ECON 2010 first, though this is not required. The department recommends ECON 2010 to students intending to take only one semester of principles.
ECON 2020Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the determinants of aggregate economic activity, the effects of monetary and fiscal policy upon national income, and economic policy toward unemployment and inflation. A full introduction to economic principles warrants completion of both ECON 2010 and 2020. Students planning to take both semesters of economic principles are advised to take ECON 2010 first, though this is not required. The department recommends ECON 2010 to students intending to take only one semester of principles.
ECON 2060American Economic History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys American economic history from colonial origins to the present. Cross-listed as HIUS 2061.
ECON 2559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of economics.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ECON 3010Intermediate Microeconomics (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the theory of prices and markets; includes an analysis of the forces determining the allocation of economic resources in a market economy. Credit is not given for both ECON 3010 and 3110. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 and one of the following: MATH 1220, MATH 1320, APMA 1110.
ECON 3020Intermediate Macroeconomics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies macroeconomic theory and policy; includes an analysis of the forces determining employment, income, and the price level. Prerequisite: ECON 2020 and 3010 or 3110, or instructor permission.
ECON 3030Money and Banking (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the role of money in the economic system, with emphasis on monetary policy and theory. Prerequisite: ECON 2020.
ECON 3040The Economics of Education (3.00)
Analyzes the demand for, and supply of, education in the United States, governmental policies regarding education, and proposed reforms. Prerequisite: ECON 2010.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ECON 3050The Economics of Welfare Reform (3.00)
Analyzes the major government programs intended to help people with low incomes. Particularly concerned with whether programs have effects that are consistent with their justifications and how they can be redesigned to better achieve their goals. Prerequisite: ECON 2010.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2011
ECON 3070Economics and Gender (3.00)
Examines gender differences in the economy, decision-making and the division of labor within the family, and public policies that affect the status of women. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 or instructor permission.
ECON 3110Mathematical Microeconomics (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers the same topics as ECON 3010 using differential calculus through constrained maximization of functions of several variables. Credit is not given for both ECON 3010 and 3110. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 and two semesters of calculus.
ECON 3330Public Choice (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies politics using economic analysis. Topics include the theory of voting rules, regulation, taxation, and interest groups; the growth of government; and the design of constitutions. Prerequisite: ECON 2010.
ECON 3559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of economics.
ECON 3630Economics of the Middle East (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys major economic issues in the development of countries in the Middle East/North Africa region since World War II, using concepts in development economics. Prerequisite: ECON 2010 and 2020.
ECON 3720Introduction to Econometrics (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Guides students in the use and interpretation of economic data, focusing on the most common issues that arise in using economic data, and the methodology for solving these problems. Prerequisite: STAT 2120, STAT 3120, APMA 3110, or APMA 3120
ECON 4010Game Theory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes the theory of strategically interdependent decision making, with applications to auctions, bargaining, oligopoly, signaling, and strategic voting. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110, and STAT 2120 or equivalent
ECON 4020Auction Theory and Practice (3.00)
Covers the building blocks of modern auction theory (e.g. First Price versus Second Price, Dutch versus English, Revenue Equivalence, Auctions of Multiple Goods), critically assesses this theory by studying recent auctions in practice (e.g. 3G auctions, milk and timber auctions, eBay versus Amazon), and applies auction theory to other, non-auction, environments (e.g. election races, take-over-bid-wars, duopoly pricing). Prerequisite: ECON 3010 and STAT 2120 or equivalent.
ECON 4060Economics of Sports (3.00)
Through a study of the extensive literature on the economics of college and professional sports, various topics in microeconomic theory, such as monopoly and cartels, racial discrimination, and the relationship between earnings and productivity, are examined. The class emphasizes the mastery of the tools of economic analysis as well as the historical and institutional factors peculiar to sports. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 and STAT 2120 or equivalent.
Course was offered Summer 2010, Spring 2010
ECON 4080Law and Economics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Applies microeconomic theory to the analysis of legal rules and institutions. Includes the effect of economic forces on the development of law, and the effect of laws on the allocation of resources. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or instructor permission.
ECON 4090Mathematical Economics (3.00)
Introduces the basic mathematical techniques used by professional economists and other quantitative social scientists: equations, derivatives, comparative statics analysis of equilibrium models, optimization, constrained optimization, integration and dynamic models, difference and differential equation models, and inequality constraints in linear and nonlinear optimization problems. The purpose of the course is to prepare students for graduate work in economics and in the more quantitative MBA program. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110 and MATH 1210 and 1220 or equivalent.
ECON 4100Managerial Economics (3.00)
Applies economic analysis to management problems in business and government. Emphasizes solving problems through marginal analysis, decision making under uncertainty, determining and using the value of information, searching and bidding, bargaining and negotiation, and analysis of transaction costs. Examines methods of capital budgeting, linear programming, game theory, and forecasting. Considers strategic decisions in markets. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110 and a course in statistics.
Course was offered Fall 2010
ECON 4150Economics of Labor (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes employment and wages, including the economics of education, unemployment, labor unions, discrimination and income inequality. Prerequisites: ECON 3010 or 3110, and STAT 2120 or ECON 3720 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ECON 4160Economics of Health (3.00)
Uses microeconomic theory to examine the demand for health services and medical care, the market for medical insurance, the behavior of physicians and hospitals, issues pertaining to malpractice, and government policy. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or ECON 3110; MATH 1220 ; ECON 3720/4720 or STAT 3220.
ECON 4170The Economics of Information and Uncertainty (3.00)
The principles of microeconomics are used to examine decision making under uncertainty: finance, learning, savings, contracts, and oligopoly. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 and ECON 3020.
ECON 4180Regulating Infrastructure (3.00)
Analysis of ownership arrangements and regulation of infrastructure industries. Industries examined typically include telecommunications, the Internet, public utilities, and transportation facilities. Special problems posed by natural monopolies, network industries, essential facilities, and congestion. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110.
ECON 4190Industrial Organization (3.00)
Studies market structure, firm strategy, and market performance. Topics include strategic interactions among firms, as well as business practices such as mergers and acquisitions, price discrimination, advertising, product selection, innovation, vertical restraints, cartels, and exclusionary conduct. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110.
ECON 4195Empirical Industrial Organization (3.00)
Empirical Industrial Organization examines various timely issues related to market structure, firm strategy, and market performance by combining the analysis of data and economic theory to develop and estimate econometric models. Prerequisites: ECON 301, ECON 372
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ECON 4200Antitrust Policy (3.00)
Studies government regulation and control of business through public policies designed to promote workable competition. Prerequisite: ECON 2010.
ECON 4210International Trade: Theory and Policy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the nature and determinants of international trade and factor movements; the effects of international trade on prices of goods and factors; the consequences of tariffs, quotas, customs unions, and other trade policies and agreements, national or international; and international trade and the balance of payments. ECON 3010 or ECON 3110; MATH 1220; ECON 3720/4720 or STAT 3220.
ECON 4220International Finance and Macroeconomics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies fixed and floating exchange rate systems. Topics include determinants of a nation's balance of international payments; macroeconomic interdependence of nations under various exchange-rate regimes and its implications for domestic stabilization policies; and the international coordination of monetary and stabilization policies. Prerequisite: ECON 3020.
ECON 4230Seminar on Trade and Development (3.00)
Examines various topics related to either international trade, Third World development, or interactions between the two. Examples include the effects of NAFTA, the WTO, multinational firms, child labor, rich country protectionism against Third World imports, volatile primary commodity markets, and how trade liberalization affects workers in rich and poor countries. The course will be structured on student presentations and directed-research projects. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or ECON 3110, and either ECON 4210 or ECON 4610.
ECON 4310Economics of the Public Sector (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the justifications for government activities, the design of programs consistent with these justifications, the effects of major existing and proposed expenditure programs and taxes, and positive and normative analyses of political systems. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110.
ECON 4330Economics of Taxation (3.00)
Introduces the basic principles of taxation from an economic rather than an accounting perspective. The themes of the course are the incidence and efficiency of taxes who ends up paying a tax and how people change their behavior to avoid a tax. The course will focus directly on the U.S. tax system and how it treats income from work, saving, and production. Prerequisite: ECON 3010.
ECON 4340The Theory of Financial Markets (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the theory and operation of financial markets and the role of financial assets and institutions in the economic decisions of individuals, firms, and governments. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110, 3030, and STAT 2120 or equivalent. .
ECON 4350Corporate Finance (3.00)
Analyzes the theory of financing corporate operations and corporate decisions regarding the allocation of capital among alternative projects; includes the nature of financial instruments and the behavior of capital markets. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110, 3030, and STAT 2120 or equivalent.
ECON 4360Empirical Finance (3.00)
Develops and tests models of asset pricing and allocation in finance, to determine both the validity of the theories and the extent to which they should guide us in financial decision-making. Prerequisite: Must have met the Financial Economics concentration declaration prerequisites.
ECON 4370Behavioral Finance (3.00)
Behavioral finance questions the efficient market hypothesis. In addition, this course explores noise trader models and the 'over and under reaction' debate. Readings are mostly from professional journals. Students should be quite serious about finance. Prerequisite: Econ 3010 or 3110 and ECON 4340
ECON 4380Investment Management (3.00)
This course examines the investment process used by a variety of instiutional investors. Students will study the tools and the investment challenges faced by investment managers at such institutions. These include evaluating the role of institutional investors (e.g, endowments and pensions), portfolio choice, manager choice, asset allocation, risk management, and alternative asset class investing
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2014
ECON 4390The Economic Theory of Advertising (3.00)
Course deals with theories explaining the nature of advertising, and evaluates market performance in this industry, using Game Theory and Oligopoly Theory. Calculus will be used extensively. Prerequisite: STAT 2120 or equivalent, ECON 3010 or 3110, and MATH 1220 or 1320.
ECON 4400Topics in Economic History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Comparative study of the historical development of selected advanced economies (e.g., the United States, England, Japan, continental Europe). The nations covered vary with instructor. Prerequisite: ECON 3020, or ECON 2010 and 2020 and instructor permission.
ECON 4410Economics of the European Union (3.00)
Studies the history, theory, and empirics of European economic integration. Focuses on monetary union, as well as product and factor market integration. Prerequisite: ECON 3020.
ECON 4420Macroeconomic Policy (3.00)
Integrated analysis of public policies (including: monetary, fiscal, debt-management, foreign exchange, and incomes) designed to cope with fluctuations in national income, employment, and the price level, and to influence the rate of economic growth. Emphasizes policies adopted during specific historical episodes and the theory of macroeconomic policy. Prerequisite: ECON 3020.
ECON 4430Environmental Economics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the origins of environmental problems, how to measure the value of environmental amenities, and the efficacy of specific forms of regulation, including mandated technologies, taxes, subsidies, and pollution permit trading. Topics include air and water pollution, climate change, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, and sustainable development. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110.
ECON 4440Economic Inequality (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Economic analysis of the growth of income and wealth inequality since 1980, in the United States and around the world. Emphasis on measuring inequality, understanding the causes of growing inequality, and possible policy responses.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ECON 4559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in the subject of economics.
ECON 4590Majors Seminar (1.00 - 2.00)
Reading, discussion, and research in selected topics. Topics vary by instructor and course may be taken for credit more than once. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ECON 4610Economic Development (3.00)
Studies the peculiar problems of economic growth in underdeveloped countries. Emphasizes public policies for both the countries themselves and the more developed countries and international agencies. Prerequisite: ECON 2020; ECON 3010 or ECON 3110; ECON 3720/4720 or STAT 3220.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012
ECON 4620Seminar on Development Economics (3.00)
This course covers important topics in development economics, such as health, education, gender, environment, institutions, and infrastructure. The primary goal of the course is to prepare students to conduct and evaluate empirical research in development economics. To this end, the course will cover empirical tools necessary to study the problems facing developing economies. Requisites: ECON 3010, ECON 3720 and/or ECON 4720
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2012
ECON 4660Economy of Japan (3.00)
Reviews Japan's economic development from the Tokugawa Era onward, and then explores different sectors and issues of the modern Japanese economy. Prerequisite: ECON 3020 or permission of instructor.
ECON 4710Economic Forecasting (3.00)
Analyzes the theory and practice of forecasting economic variables using models for linear stochastic processes, including specifying, estimating, and diagnosing models of economic time series. Prerequisite: MATH 1220; ECON 3720/4720 or STAT 3220.
Course was offered Fall 2011
ECON 4720Econometric Methods (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Meets concurrently with ECON 5720. Studies the application of statistical methods to the testing and estimation of economic relationships. Emphasizes applied econometric studies and the problems that arise when analyzing time series and cross section data by means of stochastic linear models. Prerequisite: ECON 3720 or STAT 3120 or STAT 3220 or APMA 3110 or APMA 3120
ECON 4810Advanced Macroeconomic Theory (3.00)
Studies macroeconomic theory beyond the intermediate level. Emphasizes dynamic aspect of macroeconomic analysis under uncerainty, asset pricing, and various topics of macroeconomic policy. Includes a review of basic mathematical tools and models of economic growth. Prerequisites: ECON 3010 and ECON 3020
ECON 4820Experimental Economics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the use of laboratory methods to study economic behavior. Topics include experimental design, laboratory technique, financial incentives, and analysis of data. Emphasizes applications: bargaining, auctions, market price competition, market failures, voting, contributions to public goods, lottery choice decisions, and the design of electronic markets for financial assets. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110 and a course in statistics, or instructor permission.
ECON 4880Seminar in Policy Analysis (3.00)
Introduces the methods used to estimate the effects of existing and proposed government programs. Methods will be illustrated with applications to several areas of government policy. Students will complete an empirical policy analysis under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110, ECON 3720, and ECON 4310.
ECON 4990Distinguished Majors Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Required for Distinguished Majors. An introduction to economic research and the writing of a Distinguished Majors thesis. Although the course is intended for Distinguished Majors, other highly motivated and accomplished students may be admitted if space permits. Prerequisite: ECON 3010 or 3110; and either 3720 or 4720 or instructor permission.
ECON 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study under the direction of a regular faculty member. Students may not use this class to obtain academic credit for a summer internship. Prerequisite: GPA of 3.300 in UVa ECON courses.
ECON 4995Supervised Research (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research under the direction of a regular faculty member. Students may not use this class to obtain academic credit for a summer internship.Prerequisite: GPA of 3.300 in UVa ECON courses.
ECON 4999Distinguished Majors Thesis (1.00 - 3.00)
Supervised research culminating in the writing of a Distinguished Majors thesis. Restricted to members of the Distinguished Majors Program.
ECON 5090Introduction to Mathematical Economics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies topics in univariate and multivariate calculus and linear algebra. Includes applications to the theory of economic statics. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus and one additional semester of college mathematics, or instructor permission.
ECON 5100Introduction to Mathematical Economics II (3.00)
Studies topics in the theories of difference and differential equations and dynamic optimization. Includes applications to the theory of economic dynamics. Prerequisite: ECON 5090 or instructor permission.
ECON 5352British Economic History Since 1850 (3.00)
Studies the structure, performance, and policy in the British economy since 1850, focusing on the causes and consequences of Britain's relative economic decline. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2014
ECON 5520Special Topics in Economics (3.00)
Graduate students combine course work in an upper-level undergraduate economics course with additional special assignments. Because topics vary with instructor, this course may be repeated for credit Prerequisite: Graduate standing and instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ECON 5559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of economics.
ECON 5720Econometric Methods (3.00)
Meets concurrently with ECON 4720. Studies the application of statistical methods to the testing and estimation of economic relationships. Emphasizes applied econometric studies and the problems that arise when analyzing time series and cross section data by means of stochastic linear models. Prerequisite: Math 1220 and one of the following statistics courses: ECON 3710, ECON 3720, STAT 3120, STAT 3220, APMA 3110, APMA 3120, or permission of instructor.
ECON 7010Microeconomic Theory I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the theory of consumer and producer choice. Includes partial equilibrium analysis of competitive and imperfectly competitive markets. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
ECON 7020Macroeconomic Theory I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces macroeconomic theory, emphasizing economic growth and the business cycle. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
ECON 7030Microeconomic Theory II (4.00)
Studies general equilibrium analysis, welfare economics, externalities, and public goods. Prerequisite: ECON 7010 or instructor permission.
ECON 7040Macroeconomic Theory II (4.00)
Studies advanced topics in the theory of money and income. Prerequisite: ECON 7020 or instructor permission.
ECON 7559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of economics.
ECON 7710Econometrics I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the concepts and basic techniques of probability theory and statistical inference. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
ECON 7720Econometrics II (4.00)
Development of the linear and non-linear regression models including hypothesis testing, specification, instrumental variables, generalized least squares, and asymtotic distribution theory. Includes an introduction to identification and estimation of simultaneous equation models. Prerequisite: ECON 7710 or instructor permission.
ECON 8010Microeconomic Theory III (4.00)
Studies advanced topics in microeconomic theory such as uncertainty, imperfect information, imperfect competition, game theory, capital theory and dynamic analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
ECON 8050American Economic History (3.00)
Studies the economic evolution of the United States. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2011
ECON 8150Economics of Labor Markets (3.00)
Introduction to labor economics, including economic aspects of employment, wages, schooling, labor unions, and discrimination. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 and 7720 or instructor permission.
ECON 8160Seminar in Labor Economics and Development (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies advanced topics in labor economics, emphasizing applications to developing countries. Cross-listed as ECON 8190. Prerequisite: ECON 8150 and 7720.
ECON 8170Industrial Organization I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the industrial structure of the economy and its effects on allocation of resources. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
ECON 8180Industrial Organization II (3.00)
Advanced study of selected problems in industrial organization. Prerequisite: ECON 8170 or instructor permission.
ECON 8190Economics of Underdeveloped Areas (3.00)
Studies advanced topics in labor economics, emphasizing applications to developing countries. Cross-listed as ECON 8160.
ECON 8210International Trade Theory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the theory of international trade and analysis of the economic effects of tariffs, quotas, and other departures from free trade. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
ECON 8220International Finance (3.00)
Topics include the balance of payments, long-term and short-term capital movements, the international money market, international monetary standards, international equilibrium and the mechanism of adjustment, exchange variations, and the objectives of international monetary policies. Prerequisite: ECON 7020 or instructor permission.
ECON 8230Advanced Topics in International Trade (3.00)
The course studies very recent papers on International Trade, or the "micoreconomics of globalization," in order to get students conversant with current research. By the end of the semester, students should be ready to explore potential dissertation topics in the field. Prerequisites: ECON 8210 or permission of Instructor
ECON 8310Public Economics I (3.00)
Topics include the justifications for government activities; principles of program analysis; illustrative theoretical and empirical analysis of expenditure programs; and theories of political processes. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
ECON 8320Public Economics II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the foundations of excess burden, incidence analysis, and optimal taxation; studies of taxation; general equilibrium analysis for tax policy; and the study of tax reform. Prerequisite: ECON 7030 or instructor permission.
ECON 8350Advanced Macroeconomic Theory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced study of selected topics in macro- and monetary economics, with and emphasis on theoretical and computational issues. Prerequisite: ECON 7040 or instructor permission.
ECON 8360Empirical Macroeconomics (3.00)
Advanced study of selected topics in macro and monetary economics, with an emphasis on empirical methods. Prerequisite: ECON 7040 or instructor permission.
ECON 8410Applied Microeconomics Workshop (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies current research in applied microeconomics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
ECON 8420Macroeconomics Workshop (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies current research in macroeconomics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
ECON 8430Economic Theory Workshop (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies current research in economic theory. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
ECON 8440International Trade and Development Workshop (3.00)
Studies current research in finance. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
ECON 8450Public Economics Workshop (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies current research in public economics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
ECON 8460Econometrics Workshop (3.00)
Studies current research in econometrics. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
ECON 8559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of economics.
ECON 8710Cross Section Econometrics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies econometric tools for the analysis of cross-section and qualitative data. Prerequisite: ECON 7720 or instructor permission.
ECON 8720Time Series Econometrics (3.00)
Studies econometric techniques for the analysis of economic time series. Prerequisite: ECON 7720 or instructor permission.
ECON 8730Econometric Methods for Data-Rich Environments (3.00)
"Traditional" econometric inference is hard to implement in "big data" settings. This course provides a bridge between highly efficient scalable tools from Machine Learning and nonparametric econometric models. The focus will be on developing non-parametric models of large datasets, establishing uniform consistency results for the analyzed models, and bridging the computational efficiency and statistical properties of the estimators.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ECON 8820Experimental Economics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analysis of the use of laboratory methods to study economic behavior. Topics include experimental design, laboratory technique, and nonparametric analysis of data. Emphasizes using controlled observations to evaluate alternative economic theories and policies. Applications include bargaining, auctions, oligopoly, asymmetric information, voting, public goods, financial markets, and tests of expected utility and game theories. Prerequisite: ECON 7010 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ECON 8991Research Methods in Economics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The course focuses on developing research ideas into a formal paper. Students work in small groups with the instructor, completing writing assignments that form the body of a scholarly paper and offering critical evaluations of other students' assignments. Prerequisite: Third-year status or instructor permission.
ECON 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
ECON 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
ECON 9550Selected Research Problems in Economics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced research into specific economic problems under detailed faculty supervision.
ECON 9559New Course in Economics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of economics.
ECON 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, to be taken only in the first semester after passing a field exam, and before a dissertation director has been selected.
ECON 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of the first reader or prospective first reader.
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Comparative Literature
CPLT 2010History of European Literature I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys European literature from antiquity to the Renaissance, with emphasis on recurring themes, the texts themselves, and the meaning of literature in broader historical contexts.
CPLT 2020History of European Literature II (4.00)
Surveys European literature from the Renaissance to the twentieth century, with emphasis on recurring themes, the texts themselves, and the meaning of literature in broader historical contexts.
CPLT 2559New Course in Comparative Literature (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Comparative Literature.
CPLT 3410History of Drama II: Ibsen to the Present (3.00)
This is the second of a two-semester survey of the history of Western drama from the fifth century B.C. to the present. This semester we will trace the development of drama from the emergence of realism to the present. This is a turbulent, vibrant period in the history of drama, rivaled only by that of the Greeks and the Elizabethans. We will study realism and the reactions against it: expressionism, surrealism, Epic Theater, Absurdism.
CPLT 3420Modern Drama--Ibsen to Absurdism (3.00)
This is the first half of a two-semester course on modern and contemporary drama in the Western world, with brief forays into other regions. ENGN 3420 surveys the modern period from its inception through the post-World War II period; ENGN 3430 covers the contemporary period. ENGN 3420 first examines the emergence of realism then moves through various reactions against and adjustments to realism during the period.
CPLT 3430Contemporary Drama (3.00)
This is the second half of a two-semester course on modern and contemporary American and European drama (with forays into other regions), covering post-Absurdism to the present. We will examine postwar quests for dramatic and theatrical structures relevant to a socially and morally chaotic world. From a study of reactions to the Theatre of the Absurd, we move to an investigation of contemporary drama.
CPLT 3559New Course in Comparative Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Comparative Literature.
CPLT 3590Topics in Comparative Literature (3.00)
Changing topics with explore Comparative Literature topics, such as theory, genre, periods, or major authors with an international impact.
CPLT 3600Literary Theory (3.00)
An introduction to literary theory, required of all Comparative Literature majors. This seminar will normally be taken in the third year.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
CPLT 3710Kafka and His Doubles (3.00)
Introduction to the work of Franz Kafka, with comparisons to the literary tradition he worked with and the literary tradition he formed.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2011
CPLT 3720Freud and Literature (3.00)
In formulating his model of the psyche and his theory of psychoanalysis, Freud availed himself of analogies drawn from different disciplines, including literature. Freud's ideas were then taken up by many twentieth-century literary writers. After introducing Freud's theories through a reading of his major works, the course will turn to literary works that engage with Freud.
Course was offered Fall 2015
CPLT 3730Modern Poetry: Rilke, Valéry, and Stevens (3.00)
Studies in the poetry and prose of these three modernist poets, with emphasis on their theories of artistic creation. The original as well as a translation will be made available for Rilke's and Valery's poetry; their prose works will be read in English translation.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012
CPLT 3740Narratives of Childhood (3.00)
Childhood autobiography and childhood narrative from Romanticism to the present.
CPLT 3750Women, Childhood, Autobiography (3.00)
Cross-cultural readings in women's childhood narratives. Emphasis on formal as well as thematic aspects.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
CPLT 3760Ways of Telling Stories: Eighteenth-Century Fiction (3.00)
Comparative studies in the European novel. Dominant novel types, including the fictional memoir, the novel in letters, and the comic "history."
CPLT 3770Women Writers: Women on Women (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses on women writers from any era who address the topic of femininity: what it means or implies to be a woman.
Course was offered Fall 2016
CPLT 3850Fiction of the Americas (3.00)
In this seminar, we will study the centuries long 'conversations' between North American and Spanish American writers. Principally through short stories and some novels, we will examine their mutual fascination. Our reading list will include works by Edgar Allan Poe, Ambrose Bierce, Horacio Quiroga, John Reed, Mariano Azuela, William Faulkner, Jorge Luis Borges, Julio Cortázar, García Márquez, Carlos Fuentes, Margaret Atwood, Manuel Puig
Course was offered Spring 2010
CPLT 4559New Course in Comparative Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Comparative Literature.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012
CPLT 4990Comparative Literature Seminar (3.00)
Open to all students, with preference given to comparative literature majors in case of overenrollment. Topics may vary; a typical subject is "the theory and practice of tragedy.
CPLT 4998Fourth Year Thesis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Two-semester course in which the student prepares and writes a thesis with the guidance of a faculty member. After being accepted to the distinguished majors program, the student should decide on a thesis topic and find an advisor by the end of the third year. In the fall semester (497), the student engages in an extended course of reading and produces at least 20 pages of written text; in the spring (498), the student completes and submits the thesis.
CPLT 4999Fourth Year Thesis (3.00)
Two-semester course in which the student prepares and writes a thesis with the guidance of a faculty member. After being accepted to the distinguished majors program, the student should decide on a thesis topic and find an advisor by the end of the third year. In the fall semester (497), the student engages in an extended course of reading and produces at least 20 pages of written text; in the spring (498), the student completes and submits the thesis.
CPLT 8002Comparative and Transnational Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An advanced seminar that studies issues presented when considering literature in its transnational context, paying special attention to comparison. Focus on the modern and contemporary period, but we consider also earlier periods. 2 essays and final exam. This course is required for the Graduate Certificate in Comparative Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
CPLT 8559New Course in Comparative Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Comparative Literature.
Course was offered Fall 2012
English-American Literature to 1900
ENAM 3110American Literature to 1865 (3.00)
Surveys American literature from the Colonial Era to the Age of Emerson and Melville. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2011
ENAM 3120American Literature Since 1865 (3.00)
Surveys American literature, both prose and poetry, from the Civil War to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3130African-American Literature I (3.00)
Analyzes the earliest examples of African-American literature, emphasizing African cultural themes and techniques that were transformed by the experience of slavery as that experience met European cultural and religious practices. Studies essays, speeches, pamphlets, poetry, and songs. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ENAM 3140African-American Literature II (3.00)
Continuation of ENAM 3130, this course begins with the career of Richard Wright and brings the Afro-American literary and performing tradition up to the present day. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3150The American Renaissance (3.00)
Analyzes the major writings of Poe, Emerson, Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman, Thoreau, and Dickinson. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
ENAM 3160Realism and Naturalism in America (3.00)
Analyzes American literary realism and naturalism, its sociological, philosophical, and literary origins as well as its relation to other contemporaneous literary movements. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2013
ENAM 3180Introduction to Asian American Studies (3.00)
An interdisciplinary introduction to the culture and history of Asians and Pacific Islanders in America. Examines ethnic communities such as Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, Asian Indian, and Native Hawaiian, through themes such as immigration, labor, cultural production, war, assimilation, and politics. Texts are drawn from genres such as legal cases, short fiction, musicals, documentaries, visual art, and drama. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3240Faulkner (3.00)
An intensive study of the works of William Faulkner in the contexts of American literature, southern literature, and international modernism.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012
ENAM 3280Reading the Black College Campus (3.00)
Historically Black Colleges and University campuses are records of the process of democratizing (extending to excluded social groups such as African-Americans) opportunities for higher education in America. Through landscapes, we trace this record, unearthing the politics of landscapes via direct experience as well as via interpretations of representations of landscapes in literature, visual arts, maps, plans, and photographs. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2010
ENAM 3300American Poetry (3.00)
Studies theme and technique in major American poets. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2010, Fall 2009
ENAM 3400American Fictions (3.00)
Classic American fiction 1800-1900. Readings vary but may include Cooper, Sedgewick, Stowe, Hawthorn, James, Twain, Chestnutt, Chopin, Dreiser, Crane, Melville
Course was offered Fall 2013
ENAM 3450American Short Novel (3.00)
Examines American short novels since 1840 by such authors as Poe, Melville, James, Jewett, Crane, Larsen, Faulkner, Reed, MacLean, Auster, and Chang. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2014
ENAM 3500Studies in American Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3510Studies in African-American Literature and Culture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intensive study of African-American writers and cultural figures in a diversity of genres. Includes artists from across the African diaspora in comparative American perspective. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3520Major American Authors (3.00)
Studies the work of one or two major authors. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Summer 2010
ENAM 3559New Course in American Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of American Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3570Contemporary Ethnic American Fiction (3.00)
This course introduces students to the growing body of fiction by recent American writers of ethnic and racial minorities. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3750Sex and Sentiment (3.00)
Focuses on the rise of sentimental novels and sensational novels between the American Revolution and the Civil War. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014
ENAM 3770Women in American Art (3.00)
Analyzes the roles played by women as artists and as the subjects of representation in American art from the colonial period to the present. Some background in either art history or gender studies is desirable. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3780Science and Identity in American Literature (3.00)
Studies literary representations of science, pseudo-science and technology in nineteenth century America, particularly works that explore the possible effects of science on personal, civic, and social identity. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3850Folklore in America (3.00)
Surveys the traditional expressive culture of various ethnic and religious groups in America, including songs, folk narratives, folk religion, proverbs, riddles. Emphasizes southeastern Anglo-Americans. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3870Literature of the West (3.00)
Analyzes selected works by writers of the Western United States from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Emphasizes the Anglo-American exploration, settlement, and development of the West, as well as readings from other ethnic groups, including Native and Hispanic Americans. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3880Literature of the South (3.00)
Analyzes selected works of poetry and prose by major Southern writers. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 3890Mass Media and American Culture (3.00)
Studies the development and impact of mass forms of communication in America including newspapers, magazines, film, the wireless and the radio, television, and the Internet. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 4500Advanced Studies in American Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Limited enrollment. Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 4559New Course in American Literature To 1900 (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of American Literature To 1900. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 4814African-American Women Authors (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ENAM 4840Fictions of Black Identity (3.00)
This class will examine novels, essays, critical works that address the meanings of blackness in an American context. We will explore the notion that Black identity is a fiction, not necessarily in the sense of falsity, but in its highly mediated, flexible, and variable condition. Among the questions to consider: how does one make and measure Black identity? What is the value of racial masquerade? For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: third year, fourth year, AAS or English major or minor.
ENAM 4845Black Speculative Fiction (3.00)
This course seeks to explore the world of African American 'speculative' fiction. This genre of writing largely includes science fiction, fantasy fiction, and horror. In this class, we will read, watch, and discuss narratives by black writers of speculative fiction to better understand the motivation, tone, and agenda in the work of black writers. We will also consider the role of black culture and representation in the larger field. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: third year, fourth year, English major or minor, AAS major or minor.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
ENAM 5559New Course in American Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of American Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses..
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2011
ENAM 5840Contemporary African-American Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course for advanced undergraduates and master's-level graduate students surveys African-American literature today. Assignments include works by Evreett, Edward Jones, Tayari Jones, Evans, Ward, Rabateau, and Morrison
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
ENAM 8100Early American Literature (3.00)
Surveys American literature to 1840 designed to introduce the literature of the Colonial and early National periods, and to examine the intellectual and literary backgrounds of nineteenth-century American literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 8130Early African American Literature (3.00)
Surveys pivotal moments and texts in the history of African-American prose, from 1760, the date of Briton Hammon's Narrative of Uncommon Sufferings to 1903, the year of W. E. B. DuBois's The Souls of Black Folk. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2013
ENAM 8300American Poetry of the Nineteenth Century (3.00)
Studies selected poets of the century, their media, their audiences, and their reputations. Coverage will be broad, with some emphasis on Bryant, Longfellow, Lowell, Emerson, Whitman, Dickinson, and Crane. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2011
ENAM 8520Major American Authors (3.00)
Studies the work of one or two major writers within a precise historical context. A recent pair was Hawthorne and Melville. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
ENAM 8540Studies in American Fiction (3.00)
Analyzes the writings of major authors approached through the consideration of such specific topics as historical romance, Gothic romance, and American mythmaking. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 8559New Course in American Literature To 1900 (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of American Literature To 1900. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 9500Seminar in American Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics range from the colonial period to the cultural influence of pragmatism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 9559New Course in American Literature To 1900 (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of American Literature To 1900. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENAM 9910Research in American Literature (3.00)
Modern and Contemporary Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Criticism
ENCR 3000Contemporary Literary Theory (3.00)
Introduces some of the most influential schools of contemporary literary theory and criticism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2014
ENCR 3400Theories of Reading (3.00)
This course has two parts. The first half offers a survey of influential styles of critical reading, including psychoanalysis, structuralism, deconstruction, and several styles of political interpretation. The second half invites students to think theoretically yet sympathetically about affective dimensions of reader response such as identification, empathy, enchantment, and shock.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2012
ENCR 3559New Course in Criticism (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Criticism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 3620Introduction to Criticism and Cultural Studies (3.00)
Introduces the various and contested theories and practices of what has come to be called 'cultural studies.' Examines various theoretical traditions and histories of mass culture and advertising. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 3630Psychoanalytic Criticism (3.00)
Studies Freudian and post-Freudian psychology and its literary applications. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 3710Intellectual Prose (3.00)
Studies non-fictional discursive prose. Readings drawn from such fields as criticism, aesthetic theory, philosophy, social and political thought, history, economics, and science; from the Renaissance to the present day. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 3810Feminist Theories and Methods (3.00)
Introduces current feminist scholarship in a variety of areas literature, history, film, anthropology, and psychoanalysis, among others pairing feminist texts with more traditional ones. Features guest speakers and culminates in an interdisciplinary project. Cross listed as SWAG 3810. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 4500Advanced Studies in Literary Criticism (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Limited enrollment. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 4559New Course in Criticism (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Criticism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 5559New Course in Criticism (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Criticism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2010
ENCR 5620History of Literary Criticism (3.00)
In this course we pursue two lines of argument at once: we read a judicious selection of the canonical primary and secondary works in the history of literary criticism from Plato to the mid-twentieth century; and we learn how to identify in a principled way a specific 'pluralism' of philosophic methods variously constituting these texts. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
ENCR 5650Books as Physical Objects (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys bookmaking over the past five centuries. Emphasizes analysis and description of physical features and consideration of how a text is affected by the physical conditions of its production. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 8100Introduction to Literary Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces UVa's research resources and the needs and opportunities for their use. The library and its holdings are explored through a series of practical problems drawn from a wide range of literary subjects and periods. Required of all degree candidates in the M.A. and Ph.D. programs. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 8559New Course in Criticism (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Criticism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 8600Criticism in Theory and Practice (3.00)
Studies critical theories and the kinds of practical criticism to which they lead. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2010
ENCR 8610An Introduction to Modern Literary Theory and Criticism (3.00)
Studies 20th-century theoretical writings, focusing on intellectual movements such as Marxism, Psychoanalysis, Structuralism and Post-Structuralism, and to influential thinkers such as Barthes, Bakhtin, Derrida, Kristeva, and Butler. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 8640Critical Methods (3.00)
'Critical method' is the point at which general philosophical or political claims intersect with specific techniques of interpretation. The aim of this course is to give students a thorough introduction to current debates in the methodology of literary and cultural studies in ways that will aid their own future thinking and writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2013
ENCR 8670Feminist Theory (3.00)
An introduction to American feminist theory its major concerns, historical development, array of methodologies, and formative debates. Divergent theoretical and critical texts on gender/sexuality are juxtaposed with primary materials ranging from early novels to contemporary movies. Likely topics include queer theory, transnational feminism, feminist cultural studies, the gendering of race, and feminist approaches to film. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 8800Aesthetics and Politics (3.00)
This course explores the various ways in which art and politics have been seen as synonymous or separate ('the autonomy of art'). It includes a survey of key concepts and terms in the history of modern literature and the visual arts.
Course was offered Fall 2014
ENCR 8900Disability Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of disability studies, which examines how physical differences show up in literature, culture, and social policy. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENCR 9500Seminar in Critical Theory (3.00)
Topics vary from year to year.
ENCR 9559New Course in Criticism (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Criticism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCR 9650Introduction to Textual Criticism and Scholarly Editing (3.00)
Studies the transmission of texts over the past five centuries and examines theories and techniques of editing literary and non-literary texts, both published and unpublished. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Creative Writing
ENCW 2200Introduction to Creative Nonfiction (3.00)
Creative non-fiction encompasses a variety of genres - personal essays, travelogues, memoir, nature writing, literary journalism - that present factual information from a personal perspectives. We will read works by writers either hailing from or intimately familiar with each of countries we are visiting. attending to how these authors use elements of fiction, such as scene, dialogue, character, story, and metaphor, to tell their "true" stories.
ENCW 2300Poetry Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the craft of writing poetry, with relevant readings in the genre. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCW 2530Introduction to Poetry Writing - Themed (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the craft of writing poetry, with relevant readings in the genre. Both readings and writing assignments will be on topics that vary. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENCW 2560Introduction to Fiction Writing - Themed (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the craft of writing fiction, with relevant readings in the genre. Both readings and writing assignments will be on topics that vary. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENCW 2600Fiction Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the craft of writing fiction, with relevant readings in the genre. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCW 3310Intermediate Poetry Writing I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students advanced beyond the level of ENWR 2300. Involves workshop of student work, craft discussion, and relevant reading. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENCW 3320Intermediate Poetry Writing II (3.00)
For students advanced beyond the level of ENWR 2300. Involves workshop of student work, craft discussion, and relevant reading. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENCW 3350Intermediate Nonfiction Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students advanced beyond the level of ENWR 2600. Involves workshop of student work, craft discussion, and relevant reading. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
ENCW 3559New Course in Creative Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Creative Writing.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ENCW 3610Intermediate Fiction Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students advanced beyond the level of ENWR 2600. Involves workshop of student work, craft discussion, and relevant reading. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENCW 4350Advanced Nonfiction Writing (3.00)
For advanced students with experience in writing literary nonfiction. Involves workshop of student work, craft discussion, and relevant reading. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ENCW 4810Advanced Fiction Writing I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Devoted to the writing of prose fiction, especially the short story. Student work is discussed in class and individual conferences. Parallel reading in the work of modern novelists and short story writers is required. For advanced students with prior experience in writing fiction. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENCW 4830Advanced Poetry Writing I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For advanced students with prior experience in writing poetry. Student work is discussed in class and in individual conferences. Reading in contemporary poetry is also assigned. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENCW 4993Independent Project in Creative Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For the student who wants to work on a creative writing project under the direction of a faculty member. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENCW 5310Advanced Poetry Writing II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intensive work in poetry writing, for students with prior experience. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015
ENCW 5610Advanced Fiction Writing II (3.00)
A course for advanced short story writers. Student manuscripts are discussed in individual conference and in class. May be repeated with different instructor. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015
ENCW 7310MFA Poetry Workshop (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Graduate-level poetry writing workshop for advanced writing students. A weekly 2.5 hour workshop discussion of student poems. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCW 7559New Course in Creative Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of academic, professional, and creative writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCW 7610MFA Fiction Workshop (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A course devoted to the writing of prose fiction, especially the short story. Student work is discussed in class and in individual conferences. Parallel reading in the work of modern novelists and short story writers is required. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Limited enrollment.
ENCW 8559New Course in Creative Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of academic, professional, and creative writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENCW 8993Independent Writing Project (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intended for graduate students who wish to do work on a creative writing project other than the thesis for the Master of Fine Arts degree under the direction of a faculty member. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Permission of the chair.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ENCW 8995Research in Creative Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research in creative writing for M.F.A. students. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
ENCW 8999MFA Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Non-topical research hours taken as part of the Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Lit
ENEC 3110English Literature of the Restoration and Early Eighteenth Century (3.00)
Surveys representative writers, themes, and forms of the period 1660-1740. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 3120English Literature of the Late Eighteenth Century (3.00)
Surveys representative writers, themes, and forms of the period 1740-1800. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 3130English Literature of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys representative writers, themes, and forms of the period 1660-1800. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENEC 3200Eighteenth-Century Women Writers (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 3400Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Drama (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces students to major plays, playwrights, and theatrical issues of the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in Britain. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 3500Eighteenth-Century Topics (3.00)
Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 3559New Course in Restoration and Eighteenth-century Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of restoration and eighteenth-century literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2014
ENEC 3600The English Novel I (3.00)
Studies the rise and development of the English novel in the 18th century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 4300Gothic Spaces (3.00)
This seminar explores early gothic novels (from /The Castle of Otranto/ to /Frankenstein/) in their contexts of eighteenth-century art, architecture, music, history, politics, religion, and sexuality.
ENEC 4500Advanced Studies in Eighteenth-Century Literature I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Limited enrollment. Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 4559New Course in Restoration and Eighteenth-century Literature. (1.00 - 3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of restoration and eighteenth-century literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 5559New Course in the subject of Restoration and Eighteenth-century Literature. (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of restoration and eighteenth-century literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ENEC 8400Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Drama (3.00)
Studies the British theater from 1660 to 1800, including works by writers such as Wycherley, Behn, Congreve, Dryden, Centlivre, Steele, Goldsmith, and Sheridan. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
ENEC 8500Topics in Eighteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Topics vary and recently include 'From Classic to Romantic' and 'Eighteenth-Century Poetry.' For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 8559New Course in Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of restoration and eighteenth-century literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2010
ENEC 8600Eighteenth-Century Prose Fiction (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies prose fiction in the 18th century. Authors include Defoe, Haywood, Richardson, Fielding, Burney, Sterne, and Austen. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 9500Studies in Eighteenth-Century Literature I, II (3.00)
Topics vary, focusing on a theme, genre, or group of writers. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 9559New Course in the subject of Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Literature. (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of restoration and eighteenth-century literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENEC 9910Research in Restoration and Eighteenth Century (3.00)
Research in Restoration and Eighteenth Century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Miscellaneous
ENGL 1500Masterworks of Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the study of literature. Why is imaginative literature worth reading and taking seriously? How do we prepare ourselves to be the best possible readers of imaginative literature?
ENGL 1550Literature and the Professions (3.00)
An introduction to the study of literature that focuses on the intersections between imaginative literature and other fields of human endeavor. Why is imaginative literature worth reading and taking seriously? How can becoming a better reader enhance other aspects of our careers and our lives?
Course was offered Fall 2014
ENGL 1559New Course in Miscellaneous English (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of miscellaneous English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2013
ENGL 2010History of European Literature I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys European literature from antiquity to the Renaissance, with emphasis on recurring themes, the texts themselves, and the meaning of literature in broader historical contexts.
ENGL 2020History of European Literature II (4.00)
Surveys European literature from the Renaissance to the twentieth century, with emphasis on recurring themes, the texts themselves, and the meaning of literature in broader historical contexts.
ENGL 2559New Course in Miscellaneous English (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of miscellaneous English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ENGL 3559New Course in Miscellaneous English (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of miscellaneous English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 3610The English Novel in the Nineteenth Century (3.00)
This course will examine the major British novels of the 19th Century in the context of their setting in London and British culture. The course will include visits to London sites presented in the works that will be read. Readings include such major novelists as Dickens, Bronte, Wilde, Stoker, and others.
ENGL 3810History of Literatures in English I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A three-semester, chronological survey of literatures in English from their beginnings to the present day. Studies the formal and thematic features of different genres in relation to the chief literary, social, and cultural influences upon them. ENGL 3810 covers the period up to 1660; ENGL 3820, the period 1660-1880; and ENGL 3830, the period 1880 to the present. Required of all majors. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 3820History of Literatures in English II (3.00)
A three-semester, chronological survey of literatures in English from their beginnings to the present day. Studies the formal and thematic features of different genres in relation to the chief literary, social, and cultural influences upon them. ENGL 3810 covers the period up to 1660; ENGL 3820, the period 1660-1880; and ENGL 3830, the period 1880 to the present. Required of all majors. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 4559New Course in Miscellaneous English (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of miscellaneous English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: third year, fourth year, English major or minor, AAS major or minor.
ENGL 4998Distinguished Majors Program (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Directed research leading to completion of an extended essay to be submitted to the Honors Committee. Both ENGL 4998 and 4999 are required of honors candidates. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 4999Distinguished Majors Program (1.00 - 3.00)
Directed research leading to completion of an extended essay to be submitted to the Honors Committee. Both courses are required of honors candidates. Graded on a year-long basis. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 6500Topics in English (for teachers) (1.00)
Courses in subject areas of relevant to middle and high school English teachers, each meant to provide such teachers with a sense of the state of the sub-field, with a focus on the central authors, texts, and approaches, and on challenges that might face a first-time teacher of the particular subject area.
ENGL 8559New Course in Miscellaneous English (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of miscellaneous English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 8993Independent Study (3.00)
A single semester of independent study under faculty supervision for MA or PhD students in English doing intensive research on a subject not covered in the usual courses. Requires approval by a faculty member who has agreed to supervise a guided course of reading and substantial written exercise, a detailed outline of the research project, and authorization by the Director of Graduate Studies in English. Only one may be offered for Ph.D credit. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 8998M.A. Thesis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
M.A. students in English may choose to write a substantial thesis directed by a faculty member. Students opting for a thesis should draw up a proposal and secure a director to supervise the project. Students choose between a critical thesis of 10,000-15,000 words and a pedagogical thesis (described on our website). Students enroll in this three-credit course for a single semester, either fall or spring; it is not available during the summer. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 8999Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students taking this course are expected to prepare for their M.A. oral examination and proceed with their M.A. research. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/graduate/current.
ENGL 9559New Course in Miscellaneous English (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of miscellaneous English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 9899Woodson Institute Fellows Pre- and Post-Doctoral Research (12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a supervised research course without formal classroom instruction.
ENGL 9995Dissertation Seminar (3.00)
Required of students in the Department's PhD program who are at or near the beginning of the dissertation writing process. Addresses the problems encountered by students as they begin to tackle the dissertation. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students taking this course are expected to prepare for their preliminary qualifying oral examinations for the doctorate. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGL 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Genre Studies
ENGN 3310The Lyric (3.00)
Studies the major lyrical forms and traditions in Western literature, with particularly close reading of poems written in English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Summer 2011
ENGN 3400History of Drama I: Aeschylus to Ibsen (3.00)
This is the first of a two-semester survey of the history of Western drama from the fifth century B.C. to the present; the first semester will take us through the eighteenth century. Aside from investigating, through a close reading of the texts, what makes for ageless drama, we will also examine the texts from several contextual perspectives. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2011
ENGN 3410History of Drama II: Ibsen to the Present (3.00)
This is the second of a two-semester survey of the history of Western drama from the fifth century B.C. to the present. This semester we will trace the development of drama from the emergence of realism to the present. This is a turbulent, vibrant period in the history of drama, rivaled only by that of the Greeks and the Elizabethans. We will study realism and the reactions against it: expressionism, surrealism, Epic Theater, Absurdism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2012
ENGN 3420Modern Drama--Ibsen to Absurdism (3.00)
This is the first half of a two-semester course on modern and contemporary drama in the Western world, with brief forays into other regions. ENGN 3420 surveys the modern period from its inception through the post-World War II period; ENGN 3430 covers the contemporary period. ENGN 3420 first examines the emergence of realism then moves through various reactions against and adjustments to realism during the period. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 3430Contemporary Drama (3.00)
This is the second half of a two-semester course on modern and contemporary American and European drama (with forays into other regions), covering post-Absurdism to the present. We will examine postwar quests for dramatic and theatrical structures relevant to a socially and morally chaotic world. From a study of reactions to the Theatre of the Absurd, we move to an investigation of contemporary drama. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 3440London, The Theatrical City (3.00)
This course explores the theatrical culture of London. Students will attend plays in a variety of genres and will discuss and write about both the history of London theater and the contemporary theatrical scene.
ENGN 3450Tragedy (3.00)
Studies the development of tragic forms. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 3559New Course in Genre Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Genre Studies. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 3600Studies in Short Fiction (3.00)
Analyzes form, technique, and ideas in selected short fiction from various periods in the British, American, and Continental traditions. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010
ENGN 3610Forms of the Novel I (3.00)
Studies the relation of form, narrative technique, and idea in selected novels from various periods of English, American, and Continental fiction (in translation). First semester to about 1900, second semester to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2010
ENGN 3620Forms of the Novel II (3.00)
Studies the relation of form, narrative technique, and idea in selected novels from various periods of English, American, and Continental fiction (in translation). First semester to about 1900, second semester to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 3630The Southern Short Story Cycle (3.00)
The short story cycle has been important throughout the history of American literature, but particularly in the South. Readings include Toomer, Porter,Wright, Faulkner, O'Connor, McCullers.
Course was offered Summer 2015
ENGN 3800Romance (3.00)
Investigates the narrative form and cultural uses of Romance. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 3820The Art and Theory of Comedy (3.00)
Studies in comic theory and practice from the classical period to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 3840Satire (3.00)
Reading and discussion of major satirical works from classical times to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ENGN 4500Advanced Studies in Literary Genres (3.00)
Limited enrollment. Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENGN 4559New Course in Genre Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Genre Studies. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2013
ENGN 8310The Lyric Genre (3.00)
Surveys English lyric poems from Chaucer to Auden; designed to isolate what is lyrical (i.e., unprosaic, musical, aesthetic, reflexive, egotistical, or sublime) in this body of literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ENGN 8510Form and Theory of Fiction (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides a practitioner's perspective on a selection of works of fiction.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
ENGN 8520Form and Theory of Poetry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides a practitioner's perspective on a selection of poetic works.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
ENGN 8559New Course in Genre Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Genre Studies. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Fall 2010
ENGN 9500Seminar in Literary Genres I, II (3.00)
Topics range from comedy as an art form to a study of various approaches to the novel. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
ENGN 9559New Course in Genre Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Genre Studies. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Literary Prose
ENLP 4550Topics in Literary Prose (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
One of two required readings courses for students admitted to the Area Program in Literary Prose, also open to other qualified students. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENLP 4720Area Program in Literary Prose Thesis Course (3.00)
Directed writing project for students in the English Department's Undergraduate Area Program in Literary Prose, leading to completion of an extended piece of creative prose writing.
Course was offered Spring 2016
English-Language Study
ENLS 3030History of the English Language (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the development of English word forms and vocabulary from Anglo-Saxon to present-day English. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLS 3690American English (3.00)
A historical examination of the peculiar development of the English language, both spoken and written, in the Americas, primarily in the United States, from the time of the first European settlements to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Introductory Seminar in Literature
ENLT 2100Introduction to Literary Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite for declaring an English major. Introduces students to some fundamental skills in critical thinking and critical writing about literary texts. Readings include various examples of poetry, fiction, and drama. The course is organized along interactive and participatory lines. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2511Masterpieces of English Literature (3.00)
Surveys selected English writers from the fourteenth through the eighteenth century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2513Major Authors of American Literature (3.00)
Studies major works in American literature before 1900. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2514Modern American Authors (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys major American writers of the twentieth century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2523Studies in Poetry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the poetic techniques and conventions of imagery and verse that poets have used across the centuries. Exercises in scansion, close reading, and framing arguments about poetry. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2524Studies in Drama (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the techniques of the dramatic art, with close analysis of selected plays. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2526Studies in Fiction (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the techniques of fiction. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2530Studies in Global Literature (3.00)
Examines a selection of works, primarily in English but occasionally in translation, from around the world. The list of works and genres treated will vary. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2014
ENLT 2547Black Writers in America (3.00)
Topics in African-American writing in the US from its beginning in vernacular culture to the present day; topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2548Contemporary Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces trends in contemporary English, American, and Continental literature, especially in fiction, but with some consideration of poetry and drama. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2550Shakespeare (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies selected sonnets and plays of Shakespeare. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2552Women in Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes the representations of women in literature as well as literary texts by women writers. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2555Special Topics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Usually an introduction to non-traditional or specialized topics in literary studies, (e.g., native American literature, gay and lesbian studies, techno-literacy, Arthurian romance, Grub Street in eighteenth-century England, and American exceptionalism). For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENLT 2559New Course in Introductory Seminar in Literature (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic as an introductory seminar in literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2012
English-Modern & Contemporary Literature
ENMC 3110British Literature of the Twentieth Century (3.00)
Surveys major trends and figures in British literature from 1890 to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2010
ENMC 3120American Literature of the Twentieth Century (3.00)
Studies the major poetry and fiction. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3130Modern Comparative Literature (3.00)
Studies major international movements and figures in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3150Literature of the Americas (3.00)
Comparative study of various major writers of North, Central, and South America. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2010
ENMC 3160Twentieth Century Women Writers (3.00)
Studies fiction, poetry, and non-fiction written by women in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3300Contemporary American Poetry (3.00)
Studies the style and themes of recent and contemporary poets and their influence. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3310Major African-American Poets (3.00)
Examines poems representative of the African American literary traditions. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ENMC 3320Modern Poetry (3.00)
This course is a survey of modern poetry written in English. 'Make it new,' wrote Ezra Pound, and this course explores the various ways in which modern poets reinvented poetry in the first half of the twentieth century. It examines the signature style and literary contribution of selected anglophone poets, asking how they remade inherited genres, forms, and vocabularies.
Course was offered Fall 2011
ENMC 3330Contemporary Poetry (3.00)
This course is a survey of poetry in English from World War II to the present. It explores the array of postwar idioms, forms, and movements in the United States and across the world, whether poetry written in inherited forms, free verse, or avant-garde styles. It examines the primary achievements and vociferous debates in contemporary anglophone poetry.
ENMC 3340Contemporary British Poetry (3.00)
Study of identity and style in poetry since 1945.
ENMC 3420Modern Drama II (3.00)
A two-semester survey of European and American modern drama, with some attention to works from other regions. The first half covers the late nineteenth century to World War II; the second focuses on drama from the post-war period to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
ENMC 3450Modern Drama I (3.00)
A two-semester survey of European and American modern drama, with some attention to works from other regions. The first half covers the late nineteenth century to World War II; the second focuses on drama from the post-war period to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
ENMC 3500Studies in Modern and Contemporary Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course takes up topics in the study of literature in English in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3510Major British and American Writers of the Twentieth Century (3.00)
Close reading of the works of two or three major British or American authors. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Spring 2011
ENMC 3559New Course in Modern and Contemporary Literature. (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Modern and Contemporary Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Summer 2012, Fall 2009
ENMC 3570Contemporary Ethnic American Fiction (3.00)
This course introduces students to the growing body of fiction by recent American writers of ethnic and racial minorities. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3600World Literature in English (3.00)
This course will explore Anglophone fiction and drama from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean over the last half century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3610Modern and Contemporary Fiction (3.00)
Introduces British, American, and Continental masterpieces, emphasizing new ideas and the new forms of fiction in the twentieth century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3630Vietnam War in Literature and Film (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In the US, "Vietnam" signifies not a country but a lasting syndrome that haunts American politics and society, from foreign policy to popular culture. But what of the millions of Southeast Asian refugees the War created? What are the lasting legacies of the Vietnam War for Southeast Asian diasporic communities? We will examine literature and film (fictional and documentary) made by and about Americans, Vietnamese, Cambodians, Laotians, and Hmong.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENMC 3650Asian-American Fiction (3.00)
Studies Asian American literature as a cultural phenomenon and literary tradition, presenting a range of twentieth-century fictions by immigrants or their descendants from India, Pakistan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, and the Philippines. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3660The African Novel (3.00)
Studies the development of the Anglophone African novel as a genre, as well as the representation of the post-colonial dilemma of African nations and the revision of gender and ethnic roles. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3800Concepts of the Modern (3.00)
Studies the modern sensibility through an examination of the themes and techniques of aestheticism, psychology, existentialism, and twentieth and twenty-first centuries. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 3810Modern Irish Literature (3.00)
Surveys Irish writing from the late nineteenth century to the present. Focuses on the relationships of Irish literature to Ireland's national identity and political processes. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2009
ENMC 4500Advanced Studies in Modern and Contemporary Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Limited enrollment. Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 4530Seminar in Modern Literature and Culture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Limited enrollment. An interdisciplinary seminar focusing on the interrelationships between literature and history, the social sciences, philosophy, religion, and the fine arts in the Modern period. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENMC 4540Seminar in Modern Studies (3.00)
Limited enrollment. An interdisciplinary seminar focusing on the interrelationships between literature and history, the social sciences, philosophy, religion, and the fine arts in the Modern period. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENMC 4559New Course in Modern and Contemporary Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Modern and Contemporary Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2010
ENMC 4993Modern Literature and Culture Independent Study (3.00)
ENMC 4993 will give students in the Modern Literature and Culture program the chance to pursue a 25-page independent study to consolidate their academic interests. Working one-on-one with an English faculty member, students must develop a compelling proposal and reading list and produce a rigorous scholarly exploration of their topic. Prerequisite: Approval by the director of the Modern Studies Program & by an English department faculty member who agrees to direct the project.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Fall 2013
ENMC 5100Contemporary Jewish Fiction (3.00)
Studies recent fiction by such Jewish writers as Isaac Bashevis Singer, Cynthia Ozick, Philip Roth, and Jonathan Safran Foer.
ENMC 5559New Course in Modern & Contemporary Lit (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Modern & Contemporary Lit.
ENMC 8110American Literature 1912-1929 (3.00)
Studies literary modernism in the United States.
ENMC 8150Literature of the Americas (3.00)
A comparative study of major fiction writers of North, Central, and South America in the past 40 years. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 8160Contemporary American Writers (3.00)
Studies recent U.S. writing in various genres.
ENMC 8310British Poetry of the Twentieth Century (3.00)
Studies in the twentieth-century sensibility: distortions and other tensions in the imaginative worlds of Hopkins, Yeats, Eliot, and Auden. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 8330Contemporary American Poetry (3.00)
Studies selected poets from the 1940s to the present, including Lowell, Jarrell, Plath, Ginsberg, and others. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 8500Topics in Modern and Contemporary Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 8559New Course in Modern and Contemporary Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Modern and Contemporary Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ENMC 8620The British Novel in the Twentieth Century (3.00)
Studies of major novels from James to the present with emphasis on James, Conrad, Joyce, Lawrence, Forster, Woolf, and Beckett.
ENMC 8630Major Modern Novelists (3.00)
Studies several works by a few modern novelists, such as Lawrence, Woolf, Mann, and Beckett.
ENMC 8660Problems in Post-Modern Fiction (3.00)
Studies the theory and practice (chiefly the latter) of postmodern fiction, comparative and international in scope, including such theorists as Todorov, Barthes, and Sontag; and such authors of fiction as Calvino, Coover, Butor, Pynchon, Kundera, Hawkes, Berger, Coetzee, Eco, with the likes of Kafka and Borges as background.
ENMC 8670African-American Fiction (3.00)
Studies the African-American novel from William Wells Brown to Toni Morrison, including Jean Toomer, Richard Wright, and Ralph Ellison, among others.
ENMC 8810African-American Literature (3.00)
Readings in African-American poetry, prose, and fiction of the twentieth century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 8860The Harlem Renaissance: African-American Writing Between the Wars (3.00)
Examines the cultural and artistic history of the period. Why was it called a 'renaissance'? Was Harlem a geographic or imaginative world? The framing of documents of the period are discussed (Alain Locke's The New Negro, Hughes' The Negro and the Racial Mountain, and Wright's Blueprint for Negro Writing, most especially). Includes works of the major authors (Toomer, Hughes, Hurston, Brown, Wright, and McKay), focusing on the major themes (the new negro, the folk, the idealization of Africa, the sense of the Jazz Age) as viewed from within the music.
ENMC 8870Teaching Modern Irish Literature (3.00)
We will study literary, historical, contextual, and critical texts as preparation for teaching a survey of 20th and early 21st century Irish literature at the undergraduate or advanced high school level.
ENMC 9300Contemporary American Poetry (3.00)
Concentrates on American experimental writing since 1970, examining important influences (Stein, Zukofsky, Cage, New American Poetry and Ashbery) as well as various contemporary poets. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 9500Studies in Modern and Contemporary Literature (3.00)
Topics have included Postmodern Fiction and Theory, Faulkner, Women and Cultures of Modernism, Yeats and Joyce, Modernism and the Invention of Homosexuality. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 9520Seminar in Comparative Literature I, II (3.00)
Recent topics include the poetry of Rilke, Valery, and Stevens and the literature of the Spanish Civil War. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMC 9559New Course in Modern and Contemporary Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Modern and Contemporary Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Medieval Literature
ENMD 3110Medieval European Literature in Translation (3.00)
Surveys English, French, German, Italian, Irish, Icelandic, and Spanish literature of the Middle Ages. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 3130Old Icelandic Literature in Translation (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A survey of the major works written in Iceland from around 1100 to the end of the Middle Ages. Works studied include several of the family and legendary sagas and selections from the Poetic Edda and the Edda of Snorri Sturluson. All readings are in translation.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2012
ENMD 3250Chaucer I (3.00)
Studies selected Canterbury Tales and other works, read in the original. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 3260Chaucer II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies Troilus and Criseyde and other works, read in the original. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 3510Medieval European Literature in Translation (3.00)
Explores themes in English, French, German, Italian, Irish, Icelandic, and Spanish literature of the Middle Ages. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 3559New Course in Medieval Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Medieval Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 3820Violence and Conflict Resolution in Medieval Literature (3.00)
Studies the representation of violence and peacemaking in the literature of medieval England, Scandinavia and the continent from Beowulf to the fifteenth century. Special emphasis is placed on the historical background. (IR)
Course was offered Spring 2011
ENMD 4500Advanced Studies in Medieval Literature I (3.00)
Limited enrollment. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 4559New Course in Medieval Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Medieval Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 5010Introduction to Old English (3.00)
Studies the language and literature of Anglo-Saxon England. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 5050Old Icelandic (3.00)
Introduces the language and literature of medieval Scandinavia; readings from the Poetic Edda and the sagas. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2012
ENMD 5200Beowulf (3.00)
Reading of the poem, emphasizing critical methods and exploring its relations to the culture of Anglo-Saxon England. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: ENMD 5010 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2011
ENMD 5559New Course in Medieval Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Medieval Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ENMD 8130Medieval Transitions to the Renaissance (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.English and Scottish literature from Chaucer to the sixteenth century.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ENMD 8250Chaucer I (3.00)
Studies The Canterbury Tales and their backgrounds. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2012
ENMD 8500Medieval Drama (3.00)
New course in Medieval Drama
Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2010, Spring 2010
ENMD 8559New Course in Medieval Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Medieval Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 8850Mapping the Middle Ages (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys literature, art, and culture in Western Europe from late Antiquity to the invention of printing, using a selection of major literary texts as a focal point. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 9500Advanced Studies in Medieval Literature (3.00)
Limited enrollment. Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENMD 9559New Course in Medieval Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Medieval Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2013
ENMD 9995Research in Medieval Studies (3.00)
The Renaissance in England. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Nineteenth-Century British Literature
ENNC 3110English Poetry and Prose of the Nineteenth Century I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys the poetry and non-fictional prose of the Romantic period, including major Romantic poets and essayists. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 3120English Poetry and Prose of the Nineteenth Century II (3.00)
Surveys the poetry and non-fictional prose of the Victorian period, including the major Victorian poets and essayists. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Spring 2011
ENNC 3210Major British Authors of the Earlier Nineteenth Century (3.00)
Analyzes the principal works of three or more Romantic authors. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ENNC 3220Major British Writers of the Later Nineteenth Century (3.00)
Analyzes the principal works of two or more Victorian authors. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2014
ENNC 3230Victorian Prose (3.00)
Studies major Victorian prose writers with attention to fiction, autobiography, history, and other non-fictional forms. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 3240Victorian Poetry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A study of British poetry in the period 1832-1901.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2011
ENNC 3410The Origins of Modern Drama (3.00)
Examines experiments in dramatic form in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
ENNC 3500Nineteenth Century Topics (3.00)
Examination of particular movements within the period, (e.g., the Aesthetic Movement; the Pre-Raphaelites; and Condition-of-England novels). For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 3559New Course in Nineteenth-century British Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Nineteenth-century British literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 3600The English Novel II (3.00)
Reading of novels by Austen, Dickens, Thackeray, the Brontës, Gaskell, Meredith, Eliot, and Hardy. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 3620The Lives of the Victorians (3.00)
Introduces the literature and culture of the Victorian period, focusing on life-narrative in a variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, biography, and autobiography. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ENNC 3630The Continental Novel of the Nineteenth Century (3.00)
Study of major works of continental fiction in the nineteenth century.
ENNC 3850The Fiction of Empire (3.00)
Studies the representation of the British Empire in nineteenth-century works of fiction. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 4500Advanced Studies in Nineteenth Century Literature I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Limited enrollment. Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 4559New Course in Nineteenth-century British Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of nineteenth-century British literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 8110The Romantic Period (3.00)
The poetry and prose of the Romantic period. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
ENNC 8500Topics in Nineteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topic varies from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 8559New Course in Nineteenth-century British Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of nineteenth-century British literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 8900Disability Studies (3.00)
An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of disability studies, which examines how physical differences show up in literature, culture, and social policy. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 9500Nineteenth-Century Studies (3.00)
Topics have included Victorian discursive prose and intensive study of Shelley and Tennyson. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 9510Studies in Romanticism I, II (3.00)
Intensive study of one or two writers, e.g., Blake and Wordsworth, Keats and Byron. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENNC 9559New Course in Nineteenth-century British Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of nineteenth-century British literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Pedagogy
ENPG 3800Tutoring Peer Writers (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prepares undergraduates to tutor peer writers by introducing them to theories of writing and practices of peer tutoring. Successful completion of the course will qualify students to apply for part-time paid peer tutoring positions in the Writing Center. Students may also use this course to prepare for volunteering as writing tutors in their local communities.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENPG 5400Counterpoint Seminar in Teaching Modern Literature (3.00)
This course offers future elementary, middle, high school teachers of English the opportunity to reflect on their own college learning of the subject; it teaches those future teachers how to convert that earlier learning into the stuff of K12 teaching. Specifically, course looks back at ENGL 3830, the last part of the English Department's 3-semester survey required for majors (or equivalent courses that future teachers may have taken elsewhere) Prerequisites: ENGL 3830 or its equivalent or permission of instructor
ENPG 8559New Course in Pedagogy (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of pedagogy. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENPG 8800Pedagogy Seminar (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course prepares first year doctoral students for the teaching they will do here at UVa in both literature classes and the writing program. Covers topics such as classroom management, leading discussion, grading papers. Limited enrollment. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENPG 8850Literature Surveys (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Weekly workshops with faculty and teaching staff of the 3000-level lecture courses, ENGL 3810, ENGL 3820 and ENGL 3830 and ENRN 3210 and ENRN 3220. Second-year Ph.D. students in English enroll in this course once during the semester in which they lead a discussion section of a lecture course. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENPG 9559New Course in Pedagogy (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of pedagogy. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Poetry Writing
ENPW 4559New Course in Poetry Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of poetry writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENPW 4820Poetry Program Poetics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This poetics seminar, designed for students in the English Department's Area program in Poetry Writing but open to other students on a space-available basis, is a close readings course for serious makers and readers of poems. Seminar topics vary by semester. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENPW 4910Poetry Capstone (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Directed poetry writing project for students in the English Department's Undergraduate Area Program in Poetry Writing, leading to completion of a manuscript of poems. Both courses are required for students in the Distinguished Majors Program. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENPW 4920Poetry Capstone (3.00)
Directed poetry writing project for students in the English Department's Undergraduate Area Program in Poetry Writing, leading to completion of a manuscript of poems. Both courses are required for students in the Distinguished Majors Program. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
English-Renaissance Literature
ENRN 3110Literature of the Renaissance (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys sixteenth-century English prose, poetry and drama. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 3130The Seventeenth Century (3.00)
Surveys the prose, poetry and drama of the earlier seventeenth century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 3210Shakespeare I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys Shakespeare's earlier career, emphasizing the histories and comedies. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 3220Shakespeare II (3.00)
Surveys Shakespeare's later career, emphasizing the tragedies and romances. It is not necessary to have taken ENRN 3210 to enroll in this course. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 3230Studies in Shakespeare (3.00)
Intensive study of selected plays. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013
ENRN 3250Milton (3.00)
Study of selected poems and prose, with particular emphasis on Paradise Lost. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 3400Drama in English from its Beginnings to 1642 (3.00)
Surveys medieval and Renaissance drama. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2011
ENRN 3559New Course in Renaissance Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Renaissance Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered January 2012, Spring 2011
ENRN 4410Shakespeare Seminar (3.00)
Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 4500Advanced Studies in Renaissance Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics vary from year to year. Recent examples are `Renaissance Word and Image' and `Masks of Desire.' For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 4530Seminar in Medieval and Renaissance Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Interdisciplinary seminar whose topics vary from year to year. For more information on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 4559New Course in Renaissance Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Renaissance Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 5559New Course in Renaissance Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Renaissance Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ENRN 8110Renaissance Poetry (3.00)
Studies the theory and practice of lyric and epic poetry in 16th-century England, with some brief glances at other forms: romance, epyllion, and verse essay. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2011
ENRN 8200Spenser (3.00)
Studies The Faerie Queene and other works. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013
ENRN 8400Renaissance Drama (3.00)
Surveys English drama of the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Fall 2010
ENRN 8500Studies in Renaissance Literature (3.00)
New course in Studies in Renaissance Literature
ENRN 8510Studies in Shakespeare (3.00)
Topics vary annually. Recent examples are `Shakespeare's Histories and Roman Plays" and `Reinventing Shakespeare'. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 8559New Course in Renaissance Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Renaissance Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Fall 2009
ENRN 8810The Idea of the Renaissance (3.00)
Neoplatonists, Protestants, skeptics, empiricists, princes, pedagogues, painters, poets: this course explores Renaissance culture in search of an idea of the period that is both descriptive and explanatory. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 9500Advanced Studies in Renaissance Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced Studies in Renaissance Literature
ENRN 9559New Course in Renaissance Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Renaissance Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENRN 9995Research in the Renaissance (3.00)
Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
English-Special Topics in Literature
ENSP 1060Introduction to Academic Conversations (3.00)
This class welcomes students to the university and to the ways academics read, discuss, and respond to intellectual conversations. Students will read and analyze college-level texts, practice stages of the composing process, and present responses orally in discussions and brief presentations. This course develops the strategies necessary to achieve proficiency in future writing classes as well as courses across the curriculum
ENSP 1559New Course in Special Topics In Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Special Topics In Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 1600Public Speaking (3.00)
The development of skills in the preparation, delivery, and criticism of speeches, with emphasis on the function of audience analysis, evidence, organization, language, and style. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered January 2016, January 2015
ENSP 2559New Course in English (3.00)
New Course in English
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, January 2010
ENSP 2610Point of View Journalism (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course analyzes 'point-of-view' journalism as a controversial but credible alternative to the dominant model of ''objectivity' in the U.S. news media. It will survey point-of-view journalists from Benjamin Franklin to the modern blog.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
ENSP 2810Women and Media in the Global South (3.00)
This course examines women and media in the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa through the lenses of new media, journalism, feminism, and gender studies, with cross-cultural comparisons to the U.S.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ENSP 3200An Irish Sense of Place: Literature, Language, Music, and the Arts (3.00)
This course will bind a series of Irish texts, musical compositions, works in the visual arts, and ideas about Irish sign language to their original settings or places of creation; our readings will span from the medieval to the contemporary, and we will visit the places we read about, see, and hear about.
ENSP 3300Literary Editing (3.00)
This course covers contemporary literary editing techniques and teaches students how to publish book-length works using modern print and electronic processes. The course may require students to purchase/lease computer software in addition to textbooks.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
ENSP 3559New Course in Special Topics In Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Special Topics In Literature.
ENSP 3610Narratives of Illness and Doctoring (3.00)
Illness experience and medical practice alike are steeped in stories, narrative being a fundamental way we make sense of self and world (including illness and loss). This course inquires into connections among narrative, literature, and medicine through study of literary and other narratives that address a range of illnesses/conditions, the experience of doctoring, and important issues in contemporary medicine and culture. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 3620Modern Women Authors (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 3650Images of Women in 19th and 20th Century Fiction (3.00)
Images of Women in 19th and 20th Century Fiction
ENSP 3850The Dark Side of Hollywood: Film Noir (3.00)
Course focuses on directorial and photographic styles, the Expressionist legacy, and varieties of visual coherence in selected films noirs of Forties and Fifties Hollywood. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 3860Game of Thrones (3.00)
A study of George R. R. Martin's fantasy series and the television series based on it, exploring notions of literary and visual representation, racialism, fan fiction, and the gendered dimensions of power.
ENSP 4301Global Indigenous Media (3.00)
Close study of contemporary media produced by members of indigenous communities worldwide. Readings in media studies, critical theory, and critical anthropology. Seminar with presentations, short papers, and a research paper. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: one course in Media Studies, English, Anthropology, or a related discipline.
ENSP 4500Advanced Studies in Special Topics in Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Limited enrollment. Topics vary from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 4559New Course in Special Topics In Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Special Topics In Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 4800The Bible (3.00)
Analyzes readings in the English Bible. Designed to familiarize or re-familiarize the literary student with the shape, argument, rhetoric, and purposes of the canon; with the persons, events, and perspectives of the major narratives; and with the conventions, techniques, resources, and peculiarities of the texts. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015
ENSP 4995Research Leading to an Essay on London (3.00)
Undergraduates who have successfully completed a summer program taught in Britain ('The Culture of London: Past and Present') will draw upon the on-site experiences to develop an independent research program pursued through the length of a semester. In regular consultation with the faculty advisor, each student will develop a coherent plan of inquiry into a London-related topic. The outcome of the research will be a 12-15 page essay. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 5559New Course in Special Topics In Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Special Topics In Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 5810Film Aesthetics (3.00)
Studies film as a work of art produced by cinematic skills and valued for what it is in itself. Emphasizes major theoretical works and analyzing individual films. Studies films with reference to the techniques and methods that produce the 'aesthetic effect' style, and the problems of authorship arising out of considerations of style and aesthetic unity.   For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 5820The Culture of London Past and Present (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The Culture of London: Past and Present" offers an interdisciplinary approach to metropolitan culture, as an historically embedded object of inquiry. Located in London, it runs for a month each year from early June to early July. Faculty members from the University direct, teach and lead the class; they are complemented by London-based specialists in architecture, art history, religious studies and contemporary politics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 5821The Culture of London Past and Present (1.00)
"The Culture of London: Past and Present" offers an interdisciplinary approach to metropolitan culture, as an historically embedded object of inquiry. Located in London, it runs for a month each year from early June to early July. Faculty members from the University direct, teach and lead the class; they are complemented by London-based specialists in architecture, art history, religious studies and contemporary politics.
ENSP 5822The Cultural History of London (4.00)
The Cultural History of London offers an interdisciplinary approach to metropolitan culture, as an historically embedded object of inquiry. Located in the city that it names, the program runs for a month each year from early June to early July.
ENSP 5830Literature and the Film (3.00)
Studies the relationship between the two media, emphasizing the literary origins and backgrounds of film, verbal and visual languages, and the problems of adaptation from novels and short stories to film. Seven to nine novels (or plays) are read and analyzed with regard to film adaptations of these works. Film screenings two to two and one half hours per week outside of class. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 5910Literary Journal Editing (3.00)
An introduction to editing in which students use desktop publishing software to design a magazine or book, and print-on-demand to generate a final print project. They also write book reviews, screen manuscripts, and assist in the production of Meridian, a literary journal. For instructions on how to apply to this class, see www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENSP 6400Science Fiction (1.00)
Explores some of the classic works of nineteenth-century science fiction. Offers new perspectives on their larger symbolic meanings, particularly in social and political terms. Looks at these stories as constituting a body of myths for the modern world, and stresses their continuing relevance.
ENSP 6401Modern Novel (1.00)
The Course will examine central themes and strategies used by most distinguised 20th Century novelists and will consider ways in which those strategies survive today in modern novel and in other forms of writing.
ENSP 8559New Course in Special Topics In Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Special Topics In Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 8700Special Topics in Pedagogy (3.00)
Seminar in Pedagogy. Topics may vary from one course offering to the next. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENSP 9559New Course in Special Topics In Literature (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Special Topics In Literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2010
English-Academic & Professional Writing
ENWR 1505Writing & Critical Inquiry Stretch I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Part I of the two-semester option for meeting the first writing requirement. For placement guidelines see http://www.engl.virginia.edu/undergraduate/writing/placement. Topics vary each semester and can be found using the SIS Class Search.
ENWR 1506Writing & Critical Inquiry Stretch II (3.00)
Part II of the two-semester option for meeting the first writing requirement. For placement guidelines see http://www.engl.virginia.edu/undergraduate/writing/placement. Topics vary each semester and can be found using the SIS Class Search. Prerequisite: ENWR 1505.
ENWR 1507Writing & Critical Inquiry Stretch I for Multilingual Writers (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Part I of the two-semester ESL option for meeting the first writing requirement. For placement guidelines see http://www.engl.virginia.edu/undergraduate/writing/placement. Topics vary each semester and can be found using the SIS Class Search.
ENWR 1508Writing & Critical Inquiry Stretch II for Multilingual Writers (3.00)
Part II of the two-semester ESL option for meeting the first writing requirement. For placement guidelines see http://www.engl.virginia.edu/undergraduate/writing/placement. Topics vary each semester and can be found using the SIS Class Search. Prerequisite: ENWR 1505
ENWR 1510Writing and Critical Inquiry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The single-semester option for meeting the first writing requirement-- intended to be taken during the first year of study-- this course approaches writing as a way of generating, representing, and reflecting on critical inquiry. Graded A, B, C, or NC. Students whose last names end in A-K must take ENWR 1510 in the fall; those with last names ending in L-Z take it in the spring.
ENWR 1559New Course in Academic, Professional, and Creative Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of academic, professional, and creative writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ENWR 2150Pavilion Writers I (1.00)
Part I of a two-semester workshop option for completing the first writing requirement. Focusing on framing and developing effective academic arguments. Both ENWR 2150 and ENWR 2160 must be completed to receive credit for either course and to complete the first writing requirement. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2009
ENWR 2160Pavilion Writers II (1.00)
Part II of a two-semester workshop option for completing the first writing requirement. Focusing on advanced argument patterns, syntax, and cohesion. Both ENWR 2150 and ENWR 2160 must be completed to receive credit for either course and to complete the first writing requirement. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009
ENWR 2510Advanced Academic Writing (3.00)
A single-semester option for meeting the first writing requirement. Designed for transfer students and students scoring 670-710 on the SAT II Writing Test. Covers framing and developing effective academic arguments, with an emphasis on essays and reports. Graded A+ to C- or NC. Special topics sections are listed on the English department's Web site. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENWR 2520Special Topics in Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes courses on writing studies, corporate communications, and digital writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Completion of first writing requirement.
ENWR 2559New Course in Academic, Professional, and Creative Writing (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of academic, professional, and creative writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2012
ENWR 2610Writing with Style (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Develops an understanding of the wide range of stylistic moves in prose writing, their uses, and implications. Students build a rich vocabulary for describing stylistic decisions, imitate and analyze exemplary writing, and discuss each others writing in a workshop setting.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENWR 2620Reviewing Popular Culture (3.00)
A writing workshop that focuses on critical approaches to popular culture. Students will read, analyze, and write a variety of critical essays on pop culture artifacts.
ENWR 2640Composing Digital Stories and Essays (3.00)
A workshop in which students produce stories and essays as both conventional print texts and multimodal electronic texts. Through a mix of theory and example students explore how emerging technologies changed the genres and modes of writing inside and outside the academy.
ENWR 2700News Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory course in news writing, emphasizing editorials, features, and reporting. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENWR 3010Advanced Writing I (3.00)
Primarily for students having interest and ability in writing. Instruction in prose forms ranging from simple narration, description, and exposition to short stories and essays. Reading assignments. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENWR 3020Advanced Writing II (3.00)
Primarily for students having interest and ability in writing. Instruction in prose forms ranging from simple narration, description, and exposition to short stories and essays. Reading assignments. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENWR 3500Topics in Advanced Academic Writing (3.00)
A course for students who are already proficient academic writers and wish to develop their writing skills further in a workshop setting.
Course was offered Spring 2016
ENWR 3559New Course in Academic, Professional, and Creative Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of academic, professional, and creative writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENWR 3640Writing with Sound (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course trains students to become attuned, thoughtful listeners and sonic composers. In addition to discussing key works on sound from fields such as rhetoric and composition, sound studies, and journalism, we will experiment with the possibilities of sound as a valuable form of writing and storytelling. Students will learn how to use digital audio editing tools, platforms, and techniques for designing and producing sonic projects.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ENWR 3700Intermediate News Writing (3.00)
Writing news and feature stories for magazines and newspapers. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses. Prerequisite: ENWR 270 or instructor permission.
ENWR 3710News Magazine Writing (3.00)
A course in weekly news magazine writing. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENWR 3720Magazine Writing (3.00)
A course in writing non-fiction articles for general magazines. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENWR 3800Academic and Professional Writing (3.00)
Prepares students for professional or advanced academic writing; also prepares students to manage (assign, edit, supervise, and coach) the writing of others. Lectures present principles based on research in writing studies; seminars allow students to master those principles in the context of projects keyed to their specific interests and career plans. Meets second writing requirement. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENWR 3900Communicating with the Public (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The lectures cover topics in effective public communication, including the cognitive effects of sentence syntax, core principles of document design, framing arguments in public documents, and developing effective visuals and presentations. The studios allow students to master those principles in the context of projects keyed to their specific interests, background, and career plans. Meets the second writing requirement.
ENWR 4559New Course in Academic, Professional, and Creative Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of academic, professional, and creative writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
ENWR 5559New Course in Academic, Professional, and Creative Writing (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of academic, professional, and creative writing. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.engl.virginia.edu/courses.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Environmental Sciences (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
Catalog of Courses for Environmental Sciences    
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These pages present data mined from the University of Virginia's student information system (SIS). I hope that you will find them useful. — Lou Bloomfield, Department of Physics
Environmental Sciences-Atmospheric Sciences
EVAT 5300Environmental Climatology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An advanced survey of the theoretical and experimental research areas in climatology and meteorology, emphasizing environmental problems associated with the atmosphere. Fundamental principles used in these studies are introduced and discussed, along with procedures used to present and analyze atmospheric information. Corequisites: EVSC 3300 or the text The Science and Wonders of the Atmosphere, or equivalent.
EVAT 5400Boundary Layer Meteorology (3.00)
This course provides the student with an understanding of physical processes in the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL), that part of the atmosphere that is affected by the presence of the earth's surface on a diurnal time scale. These processes are important for understanding the spatial distribution and temporal variability of wind, temperature, moisture, and trace gases in the atmosphere above the surface.
Course was offered Spring 2015
EVAT 5410Atmospheric Dynamics (4.00)
Introduces theoretical meteorology encompassing dry and moist air thermodynamics, the mechanics of atmospheric motion, and the dynamics of atmospheric weather systems. Prerequisite: MATH 1310, 1320 and PHYS 2310, 2320; or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2009
EVAT 5559New Course in Atmospheric Sciences (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of atmospheric sciences.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2011
EVAT 7320Mountain Meteorology (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the influence of mountains on typical and severe weather, including local wind circulations and downslope windstorms. A field study in the Shenandoah National Park provides the students with hands-on experiences in atmospheric measurement techniques and the interpretation of meteorological data obtained in mountainous terrain. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300 or instructor permission.
EVAT 7350Atmospheric Mesoscale Modeling (3.00)
Examines various aspects of atmospheric mesoscale models with an emphasis on a discussion of parameterization schemes. Students will learn how run a state-of-the-art mesoscale models in a lab-based part of this course. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011
EVAT 7559New Course in Atmospheric Sciences (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of atmospheric sciences.
EVAT 7999Independent Study: Atmospheric Sciences (1.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual or group study in developing or special areas of atmospheric sciences and interrelated areas.
EVAT 8530Advanced Topics in Atmospheric Sciences (3.00)
Detailed, integrative treatments of those atmospheric systems in which the nature and dynamics of the atmosphere are central. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EVAT 8559New Course in Atmospheric Sciences (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of atmospheric sciences.
Environmental Sciences-Ecology
EVEC 5220Terrestrial Ecology (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes the patterns and processes in terrestrial ecosystems. Topic include macro- and micro-meteorological factors such as producer, consumer, and decomposer processes; hydrologic and biogeochemical pathways; and changes through space and time. Three lecture and four field or laboratory hours. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent, and instructor permission.
EVEC 5230Microbial Ecology (3.00)
Explores relationships of microorganisms to similar organisms, dissimilar (macro) organisms, and the physical-chemical environment to demonstrate basic ecological theory and indicate the importance of microbes in maintaining our world. Includes the organisms, microbial habitats, community formation and structure, interspecific relationships, nutrient cycling, and anthropocentric ecology. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800, 3200, 3600, 3300 or equivalent; or instructor permission.
EVEC 5231Microbial Ecology Laboratory (1.00)
Provides an opportunity to learn and experience the techniques used in microbial ecological research. Utilizes both classic techniques and state-of-the-art methods to determine microbial biomass in nature. Covers various methods of determining microbiological activity. Several exercises involve field sampling and analysis. Prerequisite: Instructor permission; corequisite: EVEC 5230.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
EVEC 5250Ecological Issues in Global Change (4.00)
Introduces development and application of theoretical constructs and mathematical models for projecting the dynamics of terrestrial ecosystems to large scale changes in the environment. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent, one year of college calculus, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2010
EVEC 5559New Course in Ecology (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of ecology.
EVEC 7100Management of Forest Ecosystems (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An ecosystem course which treats the ecology of forests and consequences of forest processes in natural and managed systems. The class emphasizes the "pattern and process" concept that is the central theme in modern vegetation sciences at increasing scales: from form and function of leaves and other parts of trees through population, community and landscape ecology to the role of forests in the global climate and carbon-cycling. Pre-requisite: Introductory Ecology or Instructor Permission.
EVEC 7110Estuarine Ecology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An interdisciplinary course covering the physical, biogeochemical and ecological aspects of coastal estuaries. This class is a companion course to EVSC 4110. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013
EVEC 7140Global Coastal Change (3.00)
A comprehensive treatment of global environmental factors affecting coastal marine systems, including climate change, sea-level rise, alterations in freshwater and sediment transport, disturbance and habitat loss, overfishing, alien species, and eutrophication. Includes case studies providing real-world examples and detailed reviews of the evidence of change and possible solutions.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
EVEC 7202Advanced Microbial Ecology (1.00)
Review and analysis of current research in microbial ecology.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011
EVEC 7250Ecosystem Ecology (3.00)
Study of the flows of energy and the cycling of elements in ecosystems and how these concepts connect the various components of the Earth system. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent
EVEC 7290Limnology: Inland Water Ecosystems (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will focus on lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs as ecosystems. The goal of the course is to provide an understanding through lectures and discussions of the main physical, chemical, and biological processes that determine similarities and differences among inland waters. Major human impacts on inland waters will also be considered. Prerequisites: EVSC 3200 or equivalent, one semester of chemistry, or instructor permission.
EVEC 7559New Course in Ecology (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of ecology.
EVEC 7999Independent Study: Ecology (1.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual or group study in developing or special areas of ecology and interrelated areas.
EVEC 8559New Course in Ecology (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of ecology.
Environmental Sciences-Geosciences
EVGE 5559New Course in Geosciences (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of geosciences.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2013
EVGE 5820Geomorphology (4.00)
Studies the processes that shape the land surface and their relationship to human activity. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800 or 3600.
EVGE 5840Sediment Processes and Environments (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the erosion, transport, and deposition of sediment; initial motion of sediment, bedload and suspended load transport and bedforms; and important sediment-transporting environments. Applies sediment transport theory to problems of geological and environmental interest. Prerequisite: one year of calculus and physics, or instructor permission; corequisite: EVGE 5841.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
EVGE 5841Sediment Processes Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Laboratory and field investigations of sediment transport phenomena and readings of classic and current research. Corequisite: EVGE 5840.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2010
EVGE 5850Geochemistry (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the principles that govern the distribution and abundance of the elements in the earth's lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. Prerequisite: College chemistry and calculus; intorductory earth science or geology recommended.
EVGE 5860Isotope Geochemistry (4.00)
Investigates natural phenomena by means of stable and unstable isotopes and changes in their abundance, including isotope fractionation. Includes age dating, paleotemperature determination, and isotope tracers in natural systems.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
EVGE 5870Aqueous Geochemistry (4.00)
Studies the principals of thermodynamics as applied to mineral-water systems. Treatment includes mineral stability, phase diagrams, solution thermodynamics, electrolyte theory, aqueous complex and hydrolysis equilibria, and electrochemical equilibria. Prerequisite: One year of college chemistry and calculus, and one mineralogy or petrology course.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
EVGE 7559New Course in Geosciences (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a enw course in the subject of geosciences.
Course was offered Fall 2010
EVGE 7810Geology of Virginia (3.00)
An examination of the geological evolution of Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region in the context of plate tectonics, including stratigraphy, mountain building, metamorphism and deformation, and geomorphic processes. The human impact on this landscape through exploitation of mineral resources is considered.
EVGE 7832Water-Rock Interactions Seminar (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading and discussion of the research literature linking hydrological and geochemical processes in the environment. Prerequisites: One geology, geochemistry, or hydrology course, or permission of instructor.
EVGE 7999Independent Study-Geosciences (1.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual or group study in developing or special areas of geosciences and interrelated areas, emphasizing earth-surface processes.
EVGE 8559New Course in the subject of Geosciences (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a enw course in the subject of geosciences.
EVGE 8580Advanced Topics in Environmental Geology (3.00)
Interdisciplinary study of the physical processes and responses which modify environmental systems. Exhaustive treatments of the nature and analysis of earth materials as environmental substrates and their responses to stress are represented, as are other techniques in geosciences focusing on earth-surface properties. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Environmental Sciences-Hydrology
EVHY 5559New Course in Hydrology (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of hydrology.
EVHY 5640Catchment Hydrology: Process and Theory (4.00)
Introduces current theories of the hydrological response of catchments. Using an integrative approach, the course illuminates the derivation of theory in light of the time and location of the process studies on which they were based. Prerequisite: EVSC 3600.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
EVHY 5650Hydrological Transport Processes (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the physical principles governing the transport of dissolved substances and of sediment and particulate matter in the terrestrial portion of the hydrological cycle. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800 and 3600 or equivalent.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
EVHY 5670Environmental Fluid Mechanics (4.00)
Studies the mechanics of fluids and fluid-related processes occurring at the Earth's surface, including laminar, inviscid, and turbulent flows, drag, boundary layers, diffusion and dispersion of mass, flow through porous media, and effects of the Earth's rotation. Emphasizes topics related to the environmental sciences. Prerequisite: Integral calculus and calculus-based physics, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
EVHY 5700Forest Hydrology (4.00)
Study of hydrologic processes characteristic of forested regions. Prerequisite: Introductory hydrology or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
EVHY 7559New Course in Hydrology (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Hydrology.
EVHY 7630Land-Atmosphere Interaction (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of energy, water, and carbon exchange between the atmosphere and the land surface. Prerequisite: One year of college physics and calculus, one hydrology or atmospheric science course, or permission of instruct.
EVHY 7640Dynamic Hydrology (3.00)
Studies the interrelationships of the various phases in the water cycle; principles governing that cycle; and the influence of human activity on natural circulation of water at or near the Earth's surface. Prerequisite: Introductory hydrology and differential equations, or instructor permission.
EVHY 7670Numerical Methods in Hydrology (3.00)
Application of numerical methods to the solution of hydrological problems. The Matlab computational and plotting software is used for all examples and assignments, including finite difference and finite element solutions to equations describing the flow of water and transport of contaminants in the terrestrial environment. Prior knowledge of Matlab is not required. Prerequisite: EVHY 5000-level course.
Course was offered Spring 2016
EVHY 7999Independent Study: Hydrology and Water Resources (1.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual or group study in developing or special areas of hydrology and water resource analysis and interrelated areas.
EVHY 8559New Course in Hydrology (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Hydrology
EVHY 8560Advanced Topics in Hydrology and Water Resources (3.00)
Specialized research into specific hydrologic or water management problems. Emphasizes an integrative analysis of the physical, social, and economic nature of these problems. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Environmental Sciences
EVSC 1010Introduction to Environmental Sciences (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the principles and basic facts of the natural environment. Topics include earth materials, land forms, weather and climate, vegetation and soils, and the processes of environmental change and their implications to economic and human systems.
EVSC 1020Practical Concepts in Environmental Sciences (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Practical concepts and problem solving in environmental sciences through demonstrations, hands-on activities, structured discussions, and problem sets beyond those of traditional lectures or discussion groups. Emphasizes experience and critical thinking in the four core areas: geology, hydrology, atmospheric sciences, and ecology.
EVSC 1040Virginia's Environments (3.00)
A general survey of the basic foundation, concepts, and dynamics of the total Earth system with natural Virginia as the unifying concept. Understanding is built on the foundation of geological and geomorphological processes that form and modify the landscape of Virginia, including basic geology, processes of mountain building, flooding, and erosion. Also examined are various ecosystems in the state, especially the Chesapeake Bay, and the human impact of these varied landscapes, particularly through exploitation of mineral and water resources, waste disposal and pollution, and land use issues.
EVSC 1050Ethics, Protocols, and Practice of International Research (3.00)
Ethics, Protocols, and Practice of International Research
EVSC 1080Resources and the Environment (3.00)
Explores the impact of people on the environment in the past and present with projections for the future. Addresses the phenomena and effects of food and energy production and industrial processes, including such topics as lead pollution, acid rain, the greenhouse effect, and the disposal of radioactive waste. Demonstrates how the environment works in the absence of humans and discusses how human use of resources perturbs the environment.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
EVSC 1200Elements of Ecology (3.00)
Introduces the science of ecology and its application to current environmental issues. A number of topics relating to population growth and regulation, biodiversity, sustainability, and global change are used as a framework to investigate basic ecological principles. Emphasizes the application of basic science to the understanding and mitigation of current environmental problems.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
EVSC 1300Earth's Weather and Climate (3.00)
An overview of the atmospheric sciences primarily for non-science majors. Topics include weather forecasting, the greenhouse effect and global warming, ozone depletion, El Niño, air pollution, atmospheric optical effects, global climate, and the impacts of weather on human health. Three lectures per week. No science/math background is required.
EVSC 1450An Inconvenient Truce: Climate, You and CO2 (3.00)
Carbon is the building block of life, the way we trap the energy of the sun to feed all biological systems, and the way we power human civilization. It is also the driver of global climate change. How does the climate system work? How has climate changed? How will it change in the coming decades? What are the likely impacts on humanity and the ecosystems on which we depend? What can we do about it? We explore climate change, top to bottom.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
EVSC 1559New Course in Environmental Science (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012
EVSC 1600Water on Earth (3.00)
Studies the natural history of the Earth's hydrosphere, including its origin, evolution, and importance in Earth processes. Introduces the hydrological cycle and the role of water in a variety of Earth processes. Discusses human influences on the hydrosphere and current topics in hydrological science and water resources, such as contamination and resource allocation, emphasizing the scientific basis for past, present, and future decisions.
EVSC 1762Water: Understanding our Essential Natural Resource (3.00)
Surveys the major topics of the water cycle, water use, management of water resources, and water quality. Emphasis is on the personal connection to issues involving water.
EVSC 2010Materials That Shape Civilizations (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reviews the structure, properties, methods of production, uses, and world supply of the materials on which present and past civilizations have been based; including materials used in heavy industry, construction, communications, medicine, as well as textiles and naturally occurring organic materials. Emphasizes the effects of environment on materials and energy relationships. Cross-listed as MSE 2010.
EVSC 2030Politics, Science, and Values: An Introduction to Environmental Policy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces a wide variety of domestic and international environmental policy issues. Explores how political processes, scientific evidence, ideas, and values affect environmental policymaking. This class satisfies the social sciences area requirement and not the natural sciences/mathematics area requirement, since EVSC 230 is devoted to the subject of environmental policy. Cross listed as ETP 230 and PLAP 230.
EVSC 2050Introduction to Oceanography (3.00)
Analyzes the principles that govern the world's oceans and their integration into an understanding of the major marine environments. Topics include marine pollution, global climate, and marine policy.
EVSC 2070Earth Systems Technology & Management (3.00)
Earth Systems Engineering Management (ESEM) is a comprehensive perspective that combines engineering, environmental science and psychology to explore how human beings can take care of the ecosystem. Students will listen to lectures and discuss background readings from a variety of perspectives related to ESEM. Then they will apply what they have read to a practical problem: identifying and managing national parks and other national entities.
EVSC 2200Plants, People and Culture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will explore the interrelationships between humans and plants. An introduction to basic plant biology provides a framework for exploring the process of plant domestication and the economic and cultural consequences for humans, including plant diversity and use of indigenous plants. The origin and dispersal of major plants used by humans as food, drink, fiber, medicine and fuel will be considered.
EVSC 2220Conservation Ecology: Biodiversity and Beyond (3.00)
Studies ecological science relevant to sustaining populations, species, ecosystems, and the global biosphere. Includes discussion of genetic inbreeding, critical population size, community structure and organization, maintenance of critical ecosystem function, and global biogeochemistry. Case studies from around the world demonstrate links between human-driven environmental change and the health of the biosphere, at all levels, from the organism to the planet.
EVSC 2221Conservation Ecology Laboratory (1.00)
This course offers hands-on study of ecological science relevant to sustaining populations, species, ecosystems and the global biosphere. The laboratory includes three modules that teach the scientific method while exposing students to current topics in conservation ecology. Modules include assessment of land use change in various localities based on the students' origin, assessment of stream health in the Rivanna watershed, and assessment of soil fertility under alternative land management. Case studies in the local community will demonstrate links between human-driven environmental change and the health of the biosphere. Offered to complement EVSC 2220, but may be taken on its own.
EVSC 2559New Course in Environmental Science (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
Course was offered Spring 2016, January 2016, Fall 2009
EVSC 2800Fundamentals of Geology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the composition, structure, and internal processes of earth; the classification, origin, and distribution of earth materials; earth's interior; and the interpretation of geological data for the solution of problems of the natural environment. Recommended: At least one semester of college chemistry with lab such as CHEM 1410, 1420.
EVSC 2801Fundamentals of Geology Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Field and laboratory experimentation into the nature of earth materials and processes, especially as applied to use and human problems. Corequisite: EVSC 2800.
EVSC 2900Beaches, Coasts and Rivers (3.00)
Studies the geologic framework and biophysical processes of the coastal zone, and the role of the major river systems in modifying the coastal environment. Emphasizes human modifications, including case studies along the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts.
EVSC 3020GIS Methods (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the theory of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their applications in a range of disciplines using various GIS software packages. Example applications are from physical and social sciences, often with a focus on the Charlottesville-Albemarle area. For students interested in immediate applications of GIS in their work. Experience with word processing, file managers, and other computing skills is essential. Prerequisite: The equivalent of the College natural science/mathematics and social science area requirements.
EVSC 3060Biomechanics of Organisms (3.00)
This course explores interactions between biology and the fluid within which terrestrial organisms (air) and aquatic organisms (water) function. Topics covered include locomotion, heat exchange, diffusion and mass exchange, bio-acoustics, and bio-optics in the two different fluids, as well as living at the interface between air and water. Prerequisite: MATH 1190 or MATH 1210 or MATH 1310 or APMA 1090.
EVSC 3200Fundamentals of Ecology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies energy flow, nutrient cycling and allocation in natural ecosystems, organization of species at the population and community levels, and interaction between people and the biosphere. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus; recommended; at least one semester of college-level chemistry and biology with labs such as CHEM 1410, 1420, and BIOL 2020.
EVSC 3201Fundamentals of Ecology Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Field and laboratory experimentation illustrative of ecological systems, and their checks, balances, and cycles. Corequisite: EVSC 3200.
EVSC 3300Atmosphere and Weather (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the physical laws governing atmospheric behavior and examines atmospheric variables and their role in the fluid environment of the earth. Prerequisite: MATH 1190 or MATH 1210 or MATH 1310. Recommended: at least one semester of college physics with lab (such as PHYS 1425/1429 or PHYS 2010/2030).
EVSC 3301Atmosphere and Weather Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the principles of measurements, instrumentation for measuring atmospheric parameters, and methods of observing and calculating atmospheric variables. Corequisite: EVSC 3300.
EVSC 3559New Course in Environmental Science (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
EVSC 3600Physical Hydrology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the physical principles governing the flow of water on and beneath the earth's surface, including fundamental concepts of fluid dynamics applied to the description of open channel hydraulics, ground water hydraulics, and dynamics of soil moisture. Introduces elements of surface water and ground water hydrology and explores humanity's influence on its hydrological environment. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus.
EVSC 3601Physical Hydrology Laboratory (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Field and laboratory experimentation illustrative of the hydrological cycle, including energy and mass transfer in surface and ground water. Corequisite: EVSC 3600.
EVSC 3660Tropical Field Ecology (4.00)
This course is designed to introduce students to the plants and animals found in the tropical marine environment of the Caribbean and to study their adaptations in the context of community ecology.  Fishes, invertebrates, and marine plants will be in the major groups encountered.  Cross-listed with BIOL 3500.  Prerequisite:  BIOL 2010 or instructor permission.
EVSC 3665Tropical Ecology and Conservation in Belize (3.00)
This course is an introduction to the organisms and ecosystems of Belize, including fresh water, marine and terrestrial examples. Special emphasis will be placed on the interactions of the ecosystem components and on the conservation of specific ecosystems and locales. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040 or EVSC 3200, 3201 or permission of instructor.
EVSC 3810Earth Processes as Natural Hazards (3.00)
Studies the dynamic processes of Earth's interior and surface and the impact of natural hazards on society. Geological topics, including earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, and floods, will be described. Observations and geological data will be used to make decisions about risk to human life and property. Prerequisite: Required prerequisite course EVSC 2800 or equivalent college-level introductory geology course by transfer credit.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011
EVSC 3840Earth Surface Processes and Landforms (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines erosional processes and their role in creating landforms. Explores the influence of processes and landforms on land use and the human environment, including hazards from floods and landslides. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800 or instructor permission.
EVSC 3841Earth Surface Processes and Landforms Lab (1.00)
Examines erosional processes and their role in creating landforms. Explores the influence of processes and landforms on land use and the human environment, including hazards from floods and landslides. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
EVSC 3850Geodynamics (3.00)
Studies the basic principles of continuum mechanics and their application to problems in the geological sciences, including the behavior of the Earth's lithosphere, rock mechanics, and flow of water. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800, calculus, and physics.
Course was offered Spring 2011
EVSC 3860Introduction to Geochemistry (3.00)
Studies the principles that govern the distribution and abundance of the elements in the Earth's lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410, 1420 and EVSC 2800.
EVSC 3880Watersheds of Lewis and Clark (3.00)
Explores geological and hydrological processes that form and modify the landscape of the American West. Following the route of Lewis and Clark, the processes of mountain building, glaciation, flooding, and erosion are studied. Also considered are the human impact on this landscape, particularly through exploitation of mineral and water resources. Prerequisite: One course (including high school) in geology, Earth Sciences, or environmental sciences, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011
EVSC 3881Watersheds of Lewis and Clark Laboratory (1.00)
In-depth exploration of some of the geological and hydrological aspects of the concurrent lecture course, with particular emphasis on the use of maps and the completion of hands-on activities. Observation, identification, and data analysis will be developed as tools useful in the study of the landscape. The laboratory section is an optional experience for students enrolled in the lecture course. Several field trips will be conducted.
EVSC 4002Undergraduate Seminar (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A weekly, one-hour seminar series for majors, other interested undergraduates, and the University community dealing with environmental processes, research, issues, careers, and graduate study.
EVSC 4010Introduction to Remote Sensing (4.00)
Introduction to the physics and techniques of remote sensing. Prerequisite: at least one year of college-level chemistry or physics, or instructor permission.
EVSC 4020Dryland Ecohydrology (2.00)
Study of ecohydrologic processes characteristic of arid and semiarid regions. Prerequisites: Any introductory hydrology course or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
EVSC 4030Environmental Policymaking in the United States (3.00)
Exploration of the possibilities for, and constraints on, domestic environmental policymaking. Examination of the roles of Congress, the executive branch, and the courts in environmental policymaking. Critical analysis of the analytical principles and values commonly employed in environmental policymaking. Prerequisite: Completion of Natural Sciences/Mathematics area requirement and third- or fourth-year standing, or instructor permission.
EVSC 4040Climate Change: Science, Markets & Policy (3.00)
We will explore what many consider the greatest environmental issue of our time. Co-taught by professors in the Department of Environmental Sciences and the School of Law, our objective is to help students develop an integrated view of anthropogenic climate change and possible responses to it. We will review the evidence and critiques of it, impacts of climate change, and potential for markets and institutions to address/mitigate impacts.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
EVSC 4050Topics in Oceanography (3.00)
Introduces oceanography together with a survey of marine resources and the scientific bases for their management. Prerequisite: One year college-level science.
EVSC 4060People, Culture, and Environment of Southern Africa (3.00)
This course focuses on anthropogenic impacts on the environment and environmental contributions to the development of peoples and cultures in South Africa and Mozambique, with emphasis on the links between history, culture, power, and the environment. This course is offered concurrently with ANTH 4060. Students must be enrolled in both.
EVSC 4070Advanced GIS (3.00)
Explores advanced Geographic Information Systems concepts through use of Arc/Info, Erdas Imagine, and other GIS software in individual and group projects. Topics include data management, raster modeling, image manipulation, and 3-D visualization. Prerequisite: An introductory GIS course.
EVSC 4082Geology and Ecology of U.S. National Parks (2.00)
The seminar will involve a close reading of the text with additional outside readings from peer-reviewed journals and books. Students will lead discussions on geological and ecological topics specific to the parks. The impacts of humans on the ecosystems of the specific parks will also be a major topic of investigation and analysis. Prerequisites: Required prerequisite course EVSC 2800 or EVSC 3200
EVSC 4090Instrumental Methods for Analysis of Environmental Samples (3.00)
Studies instrumental methods of chemical analysis in an overall context of sampling and evaluating sources of pollution. Analyzes contaminants in air, water, soil, or plant materials. Prerequisite: CHEM 1420 or equivalent.
EVSC 4100Management of Forest Ecosystems (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An ecosystem course which treats the ecology of forests and consequences of forest processes in natural and managed systems. The class emphasizes the "pattern and process" concept that is the central theme in modern vegetation sciences at increasing scales: from form and function of leaves and other parts of trees through population, community and landscape ecology to the role of forests in the global climate and carbon-cycling. Pre-requisites: EVSC 3200, 3400, or 3500 recommended.
EVSC 4110Estuarine Ecology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An interdisciplinary course covering the physical, biogeochemical and ecological aspects of coastal estuaries. Prerequisites: EVSC 3200
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013
EVSC 4122Coastal Ecology Seminar (1.00)
A graduate/undergraduate seminar on current topics in coastal ecology.
Course was offered Spring 2013
EVSC 4140Global Coastal Change (3.00)
A comprehensive treatment of global environmental factors affecting coastal marine systems, including climate change, sea-level rise, alterations in freshwater and sediment transport, disturbance and habitat loss, overfishing, alien species, and eutrophication. Includes case studies providing real-world examples, and detailed reviews of the evidence of changes and possible solutions.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
EVSC 4142Seminar in Environmental and Biological Conservation (2.00)
In-depth investigation of current research and practice in environmental and biological conservation. Format will include the discussion of fundamental texts and recent readings in conservation along with guest speakers from the local scientific and conservation communities. Prerequisite: EVSC 320 or BIOL 301 and EVSC 222 or one other course in conservation, or permission of the instructor
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
EVSC 4150Terrestrial Plant Ecology (3.00)
The objective of the course is to provide students with a basic understanding of factors influencing the distribution of terrestrial plants at the local, landscape, and global scales. We will focus on the basic principles of plant biology and their role on determining the relative distributions and abundances of plant species, patterns of community structure, and ecosystem function.
Course was offered Fall 2014
EVSC 4160Forest Sampling (3.00)
Study of quantitative methods for sampling forest ecosystems
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
EVSC 4190Ecosystem-based Marine Conservation (3.00)
The basis in ecosystem attributes, resiliency, and sustainability for marine conservation, policy development, and management. A number of case studies will be examined from the textbook, and students will be required to develop their own case studies in partial requirement for the grade.
EVSC 4200The Ecology of Coastal Wetlands (3.00)
Investigates the ecology of coastal interface ecosystems, including sea grass, mangrove, and salt marsh emphasizing biogeochemisty, succession, and dynamic processes related to the development and maintenance of these systems. Explores the differences between tropical and temperate coastal systems. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent.
EVSC 4210Methods in Aquatic Ecology (3.00)
Trains students in field and laboratory techniques used in aquatic ecological research. Two weekend field trips to the Eastern Shore of Virginia serve as the foundation. Laboratory exercises include the data and samples gathered in the barrier island lagoons and in the Chesapeake Bay. Analyzes water quality and patterns of primary and secondary production in aquatic ecosystems. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent.
EVSC 4220Aquatic Plant Ecology (3.00)
Studies the physiology and ecology of aquatic plants from tropical, temperate, and polar waters. Emphasizes comparisons among major plant groups (phytoplankton, macroalgae, vascular) of fundamental physiological processes, including photosynthesis, nutrient uptake, resource allocation, and growth. Discusses iterations between plant physiology an ecosystem function and the structure of plant communities for both marine and freshwater environments. Examples of human impacts on aquatic environments, including eutrophication and global climate change, are considered in the context of plant physiology and ecology. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent.
Course was offered Fall 2009
EVSC 4230Marine Environments and Organisms (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys the major habitats of marine and estuarine areas and the organisms which have adapted to life in these environments. Emphasizes the organisms and communities which have evolved in response to stress and competition in the sea, and the systematics and natural history of marine organisms. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent.
EVSC 4240Restoration Ecology (3.00)
This course examines the science of restoration ecology and the practice of ecological restoration through lectures and in-class discussion. Emphasis is on application of ecological concepts, models, and methodologies to restoration of degraded and impaired ecosystems. The potential for exploiting restoration projects as large-scale ecosystem experiments and the importance of grounding restoration efforts in basic ecological theory are discussed. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent.
EVSC 4250Ecosystem Ecology (3.00)
Study of the flows of energy and the cycling of elements in ecosystems and how these concepts connect the various components of the Earth system. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 and one semester of chemistry or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011
EVSC 4260Ecology of Grasslands and Tundra (3.00)
This course will emphasize plant community and ecosystem ecology of water-limited grassland systems and energy-limited tundra systems. Various topics will be covered including water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, primary production, plant physiology, plant competition, and plant-herbivore interactions. We will examine the environmental factors that control these systems, as well as their geographic distribution throughout the globe. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or instructor permission.
EVSC 4270Soil Science (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the study of soils as a natural system. Topics include the fundamentals of soil chemistry, hydrology, and biology with respect to genesis, classification and utilization. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800 and 3200; one year college chemistry or instructor permission.
EVSC 4280Environmental Microbiology (4.00)
Analyzes the impact of microbial physiologic reactions on environmental quality: microbes as transformers of chemical pollutants; microbes as transformers of nutrient elements; microbes as agents of energy transfer in ecosystems; and microbes as contaminants. Emphasizes the quantitation of microbial activities. Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, CHEM 1410, 1420, EVSC 3200.
EVSC 4290Limnology: Inland Water Ecosystems (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will focus on lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs as ecosystems. The goal of the course is to provide an understanding through lectures and discussions of the main physical, chemical, and biological processes that determine similarities and differences among inland waters. Major human impacts on inland waters will also be considered. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 and 1 semester of chemistry or instructor permission.
EVSC 4320Mountain Meteorology (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the influence of mountains on typical and severe weather, including local wind circulations and downslope windstorms. A field study in the Shenandoah National Park provides the students with hands-on experiences in atmospheric measurement techniques and the interpretation of meteorological data obtained in mountainous terrain. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300 or instructor permission.
EVSC 4332Mountain Meteorology Seminar (2.00)
Mountain Meteorology Seminar
EVSC 4340Biometeorology (3.00)
This course will focus on interactions between weather, climate and living systems from cellular level to planetary scale. The role of microbes in the evolution of the atmosphere and current interactions between weather and climate and microbes including precipitation processes will be covered. In addition, plant and animal biometeorology, including human biometeorology, will be covered from landscape to biome scales.
Course was offered Spring 2011
EVSC 4350Synoptic Climatology (3.00)
Studies the formation, movements, and meteorological and climatological attributes of synoptic-scale weather systems and the impact on the environment. Explores the relationship of these systems to air quality, atmospheric transport, climate change, and evaporation and precipitation regimes. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
EVSC 4360Weather Forecasting (3.00)
This course draws upon the fundamental principles of dynamical and physical meteorology to forecast mid-latitude weather conditions with a focus on the 1-7 day time frame. The class reviews the full suite of modern meteorological observation systems and provides an introduction to numerical weather prediction. Along with lectures/discussions and classroom exercises, forecasting for various locations is a regular part of the course. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300 or instructor permission.
EVSC 4370Microclimatology (3.00)
Analyzes the principles governing atmospheric processes occurring at small temporal and spatial scales near the Earth's surface, including energy, mass, and momentum transfer. Includes features of the atmospheric environment affecting plants and feedback mechanisms between plants and their local microclimates, trace gas exchange between the terrestrial biosphere and the atmosphere, energy budgets, evapotranspiration, and motions near the surface. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300 or instructor permission.
EVSC 4440Climate Change (3.00)
This course will focus on the history of Earth's climate and theories of climate change across a range of temporal scales. The course will initially focus on Earth's climate before the period of modern meteorological data collection, pre-1850. Then changes in climate during the period of instrumental data collection will be covered. The course will conclude with debates on the causes of current climate variation and potential impacts. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2010
EVSC 4452Global Climate Variability Seminar (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This seminar course will review the atmospheric and oceanic processes responsible for large-scale variability and change in Earth's climate system through readings and discussions of recent peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Course was offered Fall 2016
EVSC 4470Introduction to Climatological Analysis (3.00)
Examination of various techniques for the analysis of climatological data sets at a variety of temporal and spatial scales. Topics include large-scale atmospheric circulation, synoptic climatology, air quality, extreme event analysis, agricultural climatology, climatic water balance, and biometeorology. Prerequisite: EVSC 3300.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
EVSC 4490Air Pollution (4.00)
Study of formation, atmospheric transport, and deposition of airborne pollutants. Prerequisites: Introductory chemistry or instructor permission.
EVSC 4559New Course in Environmental Science (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
EVSC 4630Land-Atmosphere Interaction (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of energy, water, and carbon exchange between the atmosphere and the land surface. Prerequisite: Must have completed EVSC 3300 or EVSC 3600
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
EVSC 4640Applied Hydrology (4.00)
Introduces hydrology as applied to environmental problems including water resources, systems analysis, and the effects of urbanization and land use on the hydrological cycle. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Prerequisite: EVSC 3600.
EVSC 4650Water Sustainability (1.00)
In this course we will explore the dimensions of what "sustainability" and "sustainable development" mean in the context of water use and management. We will examine the different ways in which water is used, valued, and governed, examining sustainability through different lenses and perspectives.The course will NOT count for the Math/Science area requirement in the College.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014
EVSC 4660Hydrological Field Methods and Data Analysis (3.00)
Hydrological instruments are introduced; students employ the instruments to make field measurements and perform a range of data analysis exercises. Prerequisite: EVSC 3600.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
EVSC 4700Introduction to Forest Hydrology (3.00)
Study of major hydrological processes typical of forested catchments and critical analysis of recent research on the interactions between forests and the water cycle. Prerequisite: EVSC 3600 or instructor permission
EVSC 4710Environmental Geochemistry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This lecture course focuses on the occurrence and distribution of chemical elements and the processes influencing that distribution among the various reservoirs of the Earth-surface environment, including rocks, soil, water, and air. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410 or CHEM 1420 (one semester of college-level chemistry) and EVSC 2800 (one semester of college-level geology)
Course was offered Fall 2016
EVSC 4810Petrology (4.00)
Study of the origin and classification of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Emphasizes rock series and tectonic associations of rock types. Study of thin sections and hand samples in the laboratory. Field experience and laboratories are included. Prerequisite: Required prerequisite course EVSC 2800 or equivalent college-level introductory geology course by transfer credit.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
EVSC 4820Geology and Ecology of U.S. Ore Deposits (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The seminar will primarily be an interdisciplinary study group to examine the interrelationships of geology, ecology and land-use issues during the exploration for, the exploitation of, and the environmental legacy of the mineral resources of the United States. Additional outside readings specific to the deposits will be utilized for environmental issues and concerns. Prerequisites: Required prerequisite course EVSC 2800 or equivalent college-level introductory geology course by transfer credit.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
EVSC 4830Geological Field Methods in Environmental Sciences (4.00)
This course will integrate lectures, field exercises and trips, and computational techniques to develop solid skills important for Geosciences. Specific projects may include surveying, geologic mapping, soils descriptions, stream and groundwater monitoring, flooding hazards, use of tracers, sampling techniques and various other tools of the trade. Prerequisite: Required prerequisite course EVSC 2800 or equivalent college-level introductory geology course by transfer credit.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
EVSC 4832Water-Rock Interactions Seminar (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading and discussion of the research literature linking hydrological and geochemical processes in the environment. Prerequisites: One geology, geochemistry, or hydrology course, or permission of instructor.
EVSC 4840Engineering Geology (3.00)
Studies engineering properties of earth materials and their behavior in response to surface processes as they affect land use and natural resource utilization. Two lecture hours and three field or laboratory hours. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800 and 3600.
EVSC 4850Coastal Processes (3.00)
Reviews wave generation, wave prediction, wave refraction, transformation, shoaling, and associated inshore currents. Topics include the generation of littoral drift and shallow water surge; beach and barrier island geomorphology and problems of erosion. Includes the historical development of research in coastal processes and a quantitative analysis of spatial patterns along sandy coasts. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800; corequisite: EVSC 4851.
EVSC 4851Coastal Processes Laboratory (1.00)
Laboratory analysis of sediment, map, and aerial photo data sets. Lab demonstrations with the wave tank and rapid sediment analyzer. Weekly exercises and research projects required. Corequisite: EVSC 4850.
EVSC 4860Geology of Virginia (3.00)
The course examines the geological evolution of the state and mid-Atlantic region in the context of plate tectonics, including stratigraphy, mountain building, metamorphism and deformation, and geomorphic processes. The human impact on this landscape through the exploitation of mineral resources is examined. Field trips to the various provinces of the state will help provide fundamental understanding of the state's foundation. Prerequisite: Required prerequisite course EVSC 2800 or equivalent college-level introductory geology course by transfer credit.
EVSC 4870Global Biogeochemical Cycles (3.00)
Studies the processes that regulate the cycling of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus within and between oceans, continents, and atmosphere. Prerequisite: One semester of college chemistry and one or two of the EVSC core classes.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
EVSC 4880Groundwater Geology (3.00)
Study of the mechanics of groundwater flow, with attendant heat and mass transport; regional geological controls on groundwater occurrence and movement; and the role of groundwater in geological processes. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800, 3600.
EVSC 4890Planetary Geology (3.00)
Studies the origin and evolution of the solar system, emphasizing the geology of the planets and satellites of the inner solar system and the satellites of the gaseous planets. Compares and contrasts the Earth with Venus and Mars. Prerequisite: Introductory course in geosciences or astronomy.
EVSC 4891Planetary Geology Lab (1.00)
Optional laboratory for EVSC 4890 students that will expose students to sources and types of information about processes and materials on planetary bodies as well as techniques for interpreting and mapping the surface features and geologic history of planetary objects.
EVSC 4991The Theory and Practice of Biodiversity Conservation (3.00)
The goal of this class is to rigorously compare real-life conservation program implementation with the theoretical goals of conservation science. This course is a senior-level offering designed to serve as a capstone class for students enrolled in the Environmental and Biological Conservation Specialization program and will be presented in a seminar format where a theoretical presentation of conservation science within the context is presented. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 (fund. of Ecology) or BIOL 3020 (Evolution and Ecology)
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
EVSC 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Specialized topics in ecology, atmosphere, hydrology, environmental geology, or environmental systems not normally covered in formal classes under the direction of the faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EVSC 4995Supervised Research (1.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Original research usually involving a field or laboratory problem in the environmental sciences under the direction of one or more faculty members. The results may form the basis of an undergraduate thesis which is required to partially fulfill the Distinguished Majors Program in environmental sciences. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EVSC 4999Thesis Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Provides credit for doing work in pursuit of the undergraduate thesis option for majors in Environmental Science
EVSC 5020Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is an introductory course focusing on the theory and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology. The course combines related theory with practical laboratory assignments.
EVSC 5030Applied Statistics for Environmental Scientists (4.00)
Provides a firm knowledge of experimental design, hypothesis testing, and the use of statistical methods of data analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 1110, STAT 1120, or equivalent; corequisite: EVSC 5031.
EVSC 5050Advanced Oceanography (3.00)
The principles of oceanography with views on real world applications, especially to the teaching of this class at the high school as well. Prerequisite: At least one year of college-level chemisty or physics or instructor permission..
EVSC 5060Coastal Oceanography (3.00)
An interdisciplinary course covering physical, ecological and biogeochemical processes occurring along coastlines and within coastal ecosystems.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2012, Spring 2011
EVSC 5082Nitrogen Seminar (1.00)
This course aims to provide a qualitative and quantitative understanding of the nitrogen cycle in a seminar format.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
EVSC 5440Physical Oceanography (3.00)
Studies the physical properties, processes, and structure of the oceans; mass and energy budgets; methods of measurements; and the nature and theory of ocean currents, waves, and tides in the open sea, near shore and in estuaries. Prerequisite: PHYS 2310, 2320 or equivalent, two semesters calculus, MATH 1310, 1320 recommended, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
EVSC 5559New Course in Environmental Science (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
EVSC 7010Introduction to Remote Sensing (4.00)
Introduction to the physics and techniques of remote sensing. Prerequisite: At least one year of college-level chemistry or physics, or instructor permission.
EVSC 7020Dryland Ecohydrology (2.00)
Study of ecohydrologic processes characteristic of arid and semiarid regions. Prerequisites: Any introductory hydrology class or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
EVSC 7040Climate Change: Science, Markets & Policy (3.00)
We will explore what many consider the greatest environmental issue of our time. Co-taught by professors in the Department of Environmental Sciences and the School of Law, our objective is to help students develop an integrated view of anthropogenic climate change and possible responses to it. We will review the evidence and critiques of it, impacts of climate change and potential for markets and institutions to address/mitigate impacts. Prerequisite: A graduate level or advanced undergraduate course in each of the following: Atmospheric Sciences, Ecology and Hydrology or permission of the instructor.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
EVSC 7070Advanced Use of Geographical Information Systems (3.00)
Geographical data is increasingly important i n understanding our society and our environment. This course will focus on teaching stiudents advanced principles and operation of GIS software. It's a im is to develop students who are prepared to apply GIS to a variety of research problems by expoing them to tools and techniques that go beyond those covered in a basic course on GIS. Prerequisite: EVSC 5020 or equivalent experience
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014
EVSC 7092Departmental Seminar (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies current problems in environmental research management or public policy as presented by visiting speakers, faculty, or advanced graduate students.
EVSC 7122Coastal Ecology Seminar (1.00)
A graduate/undergraduate seminar on current topics in coastal ecology.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2010
EVSC 7140Global Coastal Change (3.00)
A comprehensive treatment of global environmental factors affecting coastal marine systems, including climate change, sea-level rise, alterations in freshwater and sediment transport, disturbance and habitat loss, overfishing, alien species , and eutrophication.
EVSC 7400Multivariate Statistical Analysis in the Atmospheric Sciences (3.00)
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the major approaches used by atmospheric scientists in statistically analyzing multivariate data sets. Prerequisites: A course in univariate, parametric statistics and a course in the fundamentals of atmospheric science (e.g., EVSC 3300, EVAT 5300, or the equivalent), or permission of the instructor
Course was offered Fall 2011
EVSC 7559New Course in Environmental Science (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
EVSC 7820Environmental Chemistry (4.00)
Studies the natural and anthropogenic mechanisms that control the chemistry of the environment through biogeochemical cycling. Introduces more specialized topics, e.g., atmospheric chemistry and aqueous geochemistry. Prerequisite: One year of college chemistry with laboratory, EVSC 3860 or its equivalent.
EVSC 7999Independent Study-Water (1.00 - 3.00)
The utility of water markets in facilitatiing more efficient and productive shaing of water is gaining increasing attention around the world as water shortages become more frequent, with increasingly severe economic and ecological impacts. In this course, each student will conduct research and prepare a paper on an issue related to water markets.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013
EVSC 8500Advanced Topics in Environmental Sciences (3.00)
Interdisciplinary treatments of environmental systems wherein the interrelationships of hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere are explored and analyzed. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
EVSC 8559New Course in Environmental Science. (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
EVSC 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
EVSC 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
EVSC 9559New Course in Environmental Science (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
EVSC 9995Research Problems (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual or group research on interdisciplinary problems in environmental sciences.
EVSC 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
EVSC 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
UVa Course Catalog - Complete Catalog of Courses for French (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Creole
CREO 1010Elementary Creole I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Development of basic oral expression, listening and reading comprehension, and writing. Prerequisite: No previous formal instruction of French or Creole is required.
Course was offered Fall 2016
CREO 1020Elementary Creole II (3.00)
Development of basic oral expression, listening and reading comprehension, and writing. Prerequisite: CREO 1010.
CREO 1559Elementary Creole I (3.00)
Development of basic oral expression, listening and reading comprehension, and writing. Prerequisite: No previous formal instruction of French or Creole is required.
CREO 2010Intermediate Creole I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Develops the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Creole. Prerequisite: Two previous semesters of Elementary Creole (I and II).
Course was offered Fall 2016
CREO 2020Intermediate Creole II (3.00)
Develops the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Creole. Prerequisite: Three previous semesters of Creole required (1010, 1020, 2010)
CREO 2559Intermediate Creole I (3.00)
Develops the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Creole. Prerequisite: Two previous semesters of Elementary Creole (I and II).
French
FREN 1000Reading (0.00)
Reading
FREN 1010Elementary French I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Development of basic oral expression, listening and reading comprehension, and writing. Language laboratory work is required. Followed by FREN 1020. Prerequisite: Limited or no previous formal instruction in French.
FREN 1016Intensive Introductory French (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
FREN 1020Elementary French II (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Designed for students with an elementary knowledge of French. Further develops the skills of speaking, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing. Language laboratory work is required. Followed by FREN 2010. Prerequisite: FREN 1010 or one or two years of previous formal instruction in French and appropriate SAT score.
FREN 1026Intensive Introductory French (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: Fren 1016 or equivalent.
FREN 1050Accelerated Elementary French (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reviews basic oral expression, listening, reading comprehension, and writing. Covers the material in the FREN 1010-1020 text in one semester at an accelerated pace. Language lab required followed by FREN 2010. Prerequisite: Previous background in French (more than two years of French in secondary school) and an achievement test score below 540 or a placement score below 378, or permission of the department.
FREN 116Intensive Introductory French (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for FREN 1016.
FREN 126Intensive Introductory French (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for FREN 1026.
FREN 1559New Course in French Literature and General Linguistics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.
FREN 2010Intermediate French I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Develops the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Focuses on reading skill development through readings on contemporary Francophone culture and short stories. Followed by FREN 2020. Prerequisite: FREN 1020 or one to three years of formal instruction in French and appropriate SAT score.
FREN 2016Intensive Intermediate French (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: FREN 1016, 1026 or equivalent.
FREN 2020Intermediate French II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Designed for continued development of the four skills at an advanced level. Readings emphasize contemporary Francophone culture and include a modern French play. Prerequisite: FREN 2010 or one to three years of formal instruction in French and appropriate SAT score.
FREN 2026Intensive Intermediate French (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: FREN 1016, 1026, 2016 or equivalent.
FREN 216Intensive Intermediate French (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for FREN 2016.
FREN 226Intensive Intermediate French (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for FREN 2026.
FREN 2320Intensive Intermediate French (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This in-depth, intermediate-level course is recommended for students whose placement scores nearly exempt them from FREN 2020, and for any students who wish to refine and expand their mastery of French grammar before taking 3000-level courses. Students who have completed FREN 2020 may take 2320 as an elective to fine-tune their language skills. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or departmental permission (contact the Language Program Director).
FREN 2559New Course in French Literature and General Linguistics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.
FREN 2935Writing Workshop in French (3.00)
Improves skills in analytic and expository writing in French. Intensive exercises in composition and rewriting, including peer editing. May not be used for major or minor credit. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3010Oral and Written Expression in French (3.00)
Improves student's command of present-day spoken French. Includes conversation on topics of current interest, advanced vocabulary, some individualized writing practice. Limited enrollment. May not be used for major or minor credit Prerequisite: FREN 2320 or equivalent; instructor permission for those who completed only FREN 2020; students who completed FREN 3032 are excluded and must take FREN 3034.
FREN 3028Language House Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students residing in the French House.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
FREN 3029Language House Conversation (1.00)
For students residing in the French House.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
FREN 3030Phonetics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reviews pronunciation, phonetics, and phonology for undergraduates. Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or equivalent.
FREN 3031Finding Your Voice in French (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In this course, students explore and develop their own "voice" in written and spoken French. Through reading and viewing a variety of cultural artifacts in French, and completing a series of individual and collaborative creative projects, students will improve their skills in grammar, communication, self-expression and editing. Prerequisite: FREN 2020, 2320, or the equivalent, or appropriate AP, F-CAPE, or SAT score.
FREN 3032Text, Image, Culture (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In this course, students will discover and engage critically with a broad sampling of French and Francophone cultural production representing a variety of periods, genres, approaches, and media. Students will read, view, write about and discuss a range of works that may include poetry, painting, prose, music, theater, films, graphic novels, photographs, essays, and historical documents. Prerequisite: FREN 3031.
FREN 3034Advanced Oral and Written Expression in French (3.00)
Improves command of present-day spoken French. Conversation on topics of current interest; advanced vocabulary; some individualized writing practice. Enrollment limited. Prerequisite: FREN 3031 and either completion of FREN 3032 or concurrent enrollment in FREN 3032. This course is not intended for students who are native speakers of French or whose secondary education was in French schools.
FREN 3035Business French (3.00)
In this course, students will learn about the major industries, organizational structures, and the primary positions within French and francophone businesses. They will gain experience in business research, will hone their oral and written French for use in a business-setting, will have practice job interviews, and will learn the practical aspects of living and working in French. Prerequisite: FREN 3031 and 3032
FREN 3041The French-Speaking World I: Origins (3.00)
Survey of writing in French from the beginnings (880) to 1600. Explores various movements and trends in early French literary and cultural history; readings in modern French. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3042The French-Speaking World II: Expansion (3.00)
Survey of writing in French from 1600 to 1800. Explores various movements and trends in French literary and cultural history of the classical period and the enlightenment. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3043The French-Speaking World III: Modernities (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Survey of writing in French from 1800 to the present. Explores various movements and trends in French literary and cultural history of the modern and contemporary periods. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3046African Literatures and Cultures (3.00)
Introduction to African cultural studies. Languages and educational policies. Oral traditions: myths, epic narratives, poetry, folktales in French translation. Modern African-language literatures. Francophone literature. Representations of the postcolonial state in contemporary arts: painting, sculpture, music, and cinema. Museums and the representation of African cultures. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3050History and Civilization of France: Middle Ages to Revolution (3.00)
The social, political, economic, philosophical, and artistic developments in France from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
Course was offered Spring 2016
FREN 3051History and Civilization of France: Revolution to 1945 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The social, political, economic, philosophical, and artistic developments in France from the Revolution until 1945. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3509Topics in French Linguistics (3.00)
This course will include topics such as French outside France; regional French varieties; Romance dialectology; French socio-linguistics. Prerequisite: FREN 3031 and 3030.
Course was offered Fall 2010
FREN 3553J-Term in Paris (3.00)
January Term study abroad course conducted on-site in Paris. Readings in literature, ethnography, history, and urban studies, along with discussions of photographs, paintings, and films, will inform daily walking tours and site visits. Specific topics may vary. Course taught in French. Prerequisite: FREN 3032
FREN 3559New Course in French Literature and General Linguistics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.
FREN 3570Topics in Francophone African Studies (3.00)
This course addresses various aspects of Francophone African Culture including , oral traditions, literature, theatre, cinema, and contemporary music and visual arts. Prerequisites: FREN 3031 & 3032
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2013
FREN 3584Topics in French Cinema (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies topics relating to concepts of film structure, history, and criticism in French and within the French tradition. Topics offered include Introduction to Cinema and Texte écrit/texte filmique. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3585Topics in Cultural Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Interdisciplinary seminar in French and Francophone culture and society. Topics vary annually and may include literature and history, cinema and society, and cultural anthropology. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3652Modern Paris (3.00)
An examination of the complex and changing urban landscape and its relationship to society as revealed in the literary and artistic output of the time. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2009
FREN 3655Victor Hugo: Poète, dramaturge, romancier, critique social, artiste (3.00)
Explores Hugo's work and universality in all the contexts in which he worked, to appreciate Hugo's genius, find personally-compelling perspectives, and improve French and research skills. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Fall 2009
FREN 3675Museums and Cultural Representation in Quebec (3.00)
In this J-term course, we visit museums in Montreal and Quebec City to examine the politics of cultural representation, asking how various kinds of group identity are exhibited in art, history, and anthropology museums. Daily museum visits are accompanied by readings and lectures.
FREN 3747Francophone Literature & Culture (3.00)
Explores representative works of major Moroccan francophone authors in their cultural context. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Summer 2013
FREN 3753L'immigration en France (3.00)
An introduction to the variety of topics, issues and current events related to the phenomenon of immigration in France. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
FREN 3756Le cas Simenon (3.00)
Studies representative works of Belgian mystery novelist Georges Simenon, emphasizing the uniqueness of his genre. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 3857Le Rire: A Study of Laughter in French Literature (3.00)
An analysis of the universals of the comic tradition, the role of stock characters, and recurrent techniques and themes in texts drawn from the Middle Ages to the present. These texts are considered within a changing social context. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 4020History of the French Language (3.00)
Surveys the main currents of the French language in its development from the earliest to present times. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FREN 3030 or the equivalent or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2011, Fall 2009
FREN 4031Grammar and Style (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In this grammar review course, students are expected to learn how best to structure the French language and how to express themselves with concision and clarity. Taught in French. Prerequisite: B+ average in FREN 3031 and FREN 3032.
FREN 4035Tools and Techniques of Translation (3.00)
Written and oral translation exercises to and from the target language. Prerequisite: B+ average in FREN 3031, 3032, 4031.
FREN 4110Medieval Saints' Lives (3.00)
One of the most popular forms of entertainment, combining exciting themes (transvestism, marvelous journeys, spectacular sins, helpful animals) with edgy commentaries on hot topics (virginity vs. marriage, parent-child conflicts), saints' Lives offer a view of their culture's theological concerns, secular interests, and the quest of both ecclesiastical and lay people to fulfill their spiritual and terrestrial responsibilities.
Course was offered Spring 2014
FREN 4123Medieval Love (3.00)
Love fascinated people in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries as it still does today. This course will examine understandings and uses of love in religious and secular literature, music and art. What is the relationship, for medieval writers, between the love of God and the love of human beings? What is the role of poetry in promoting and producing love? What medieval ideas about love continue to shape our modern understandings and assumption Prerequisite: FREN 3032
Course was offered Spring 2015
FREN 4237The Culture of Renaissance Lyon (3.00)
A study of the cultural history of the city of Lyon, France, in the sixteenth century. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 4410The Enlightenment (3.00)
The Enlightenment laid the foundations for our current conceptions of democratic government, religious toleration, freedom of speech, and the scientific method. The readings for this course may include works by Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Rousseau. Prerequisite: FREN 3032
Course was offered Fall 2015
FREN 4509Seminar in French Linguistics (3.00)
Topics of specific interest to faculty and advanced undergraduate students. Prerequisite: FREN 3030, 3031, and one 4000-level course in French.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
FREN 4510Advanced Topics in Medieval Literature (3.00)
Topics may vary and include individual identity, love, war, humor, and their expression through literary techniques. Texts are read in modern French translation. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and at least one FREN course numbered 3041 to 3043 (or instructor permission).
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
FREN 4520Advanced Topics in Renaissance Literature (3.00)
Examines major works of sixteenth-century French literature situated in the larger historical and cultural context of the Continental Renaissance. Topics vary and may include, for example, humanism and reform, women writers, and urban culture. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and at least one FREN course numbered 3041 to 3043 (or instructor permission).
FREN 4530Advanced Topics in Seventeenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Topics vary; may be repeated for credit. Recent topics have included classical theatre; poetics of the lyric; moralists; and fiction. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and at least one FREN course numbered 3041 to 3043 (or instructor permission).
FREN 4540Advanced Topics in Eighteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Topics in eighteenth-century French literature. Works of authors such as Beaumarchais, de Charrière, du Deffand, Diderot, Marivaux, Montesquieu, Rousseau, de Staël, Voltaire. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and at least one FREN course numbered 3041 to 3043 (or instructor permission).
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2010
FREN 4546Topics on Moroccan Civilization (3.00)
The course relates to Morocco. It treats the history as well as contemporary Morocco with its social, economic and political components.
FREN 4547Moroccan Francophone Literature (3.00)
The French-speaking Moroccan literature found its roots in Africa or it was born, in Europe through the language of colonization, in arabo-Andalusian Spain, and with the Middle-East through the Muslim civilization. This course proposes an analysis of texts which will approach the topics of the identity, exiles, the language of writing and other topics for a better comprehension of Morocco.
FREN 4559New Course in French Literature and General Linguistics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2010
FREN 4560Advanced Topics in Nineteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Study of the various aspects of the nineteenth-century French literature. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and at least one FREN course numbered 3041 to 3043 (or instructor permission).
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2012
FREN 4570Advanced Topics in Twentieth-Century Literature (3.00)
Readings of significant literary works of the twentieth century. The genre, theme and specific chronological concentration will vary. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and at least one course in the 3040 sequence.
Course was offered Spring 2012
FREN 4580Advanced Topics in Literature (3.00)
Advanced study of transhistorical topics such as literary ideas, the novel, theater, travel literature. Prerequisite: At least one 3000-level literature course.
FREN 4581Advanced Topics in Francophone Literature (3.00)
Topics may include historical writings and rewritings, single authors, the oral tradition, theater, the novel, poetry.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
FREN 4582Advanced Topics in French Poetry (3.00)
Aspects of French poetry. Topics vary and may range from general survey to studies of specific periods or authors; may be repeated for credit for different topics. Prerequisite: At least one literature or culture course beyond FREN 3032.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
FREN 4583Seminar for Majors (3.00)
Close study of a specific topic in French literature. Topics vary. Prerequisite: Completion of a 4000-level literature course with a grade of B- or better.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
FREN 4584Advanced Topics in French Cinema (3.00)
Advanced seminar in French and Francophone cinema. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit for different topics. Prerequisites: FREN 3032 and 3584, or instructor permission.
FREN 4585Advanced Topics in Cultural Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced seminar in French and Francophone literature and culture. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit for different topics. Prerequisite: At least one literature or culture course beyond FREN 3032.
FREN 4586Topics in Literature and Film (3.00)
Studies the relation between three or four French films and their sources in French literature and culture. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and FREN 3584, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2010
FREN 4743Africa in Cinema (3.00)
Study of the representation of Africa in American, Western European and African films. Ideological Constructions of the African as 'other'. Exoticism in cinema. History of African cinema. Economic issues in African cinema: production, distribution, and the role of African film festivals. The socio-political context. Women in African cinema. Aesthetic problems: themes and narrative styles. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and FREN 3584 or another 3000-level literature course in French.
FREN 4744The Occupation and After (3.00)
After an initial examination of the political and social conditions in France under the Nazi regime during World War II, this seminar explores the enduring legacy of those "Dark Years" by investigating how the complex (and traumatic) history of the Occupation has impacted French culture during the last half of the twentieth century and into the twenty first. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and another FREN course beyond 3034.
Course was offered Spring 2015
FREN 4750From Literature to Film: Screening ¿Dangerous Liaisons¿ (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
We will explore the international dissemination, through filmic adaptations, of a single literary work written at the end of the 18th century: Laclos' famous novel «Les Liaisons dangereuses». After examining the novel itself and its significance in the context of pre-revolutionary France, we will study several movies shot between 1960 and 2012 by directors from China, Korea, Czechoslovakia, France, Great-Britain and the USA
Course was offered Fall 2016
FREN 4811Francophone Literature of Africa (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys the literary tradition in French, emphasizing post-World War II poets, novelists, and playwrights. Examines the role of cultural reviews in the development of this literary tradition. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and at least one FREN course numbered 3041 to 3043 (or instructor permission).
FREN 4813Introduction to the Francophone Caribbean (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Haiti) (3.00)
Focuses on the literature, culture and arts of the Francophone Caribbean (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Haiti). Issues of colonialism and postcolonialism, slavery and freedom, exile and immigration, race and gender will be examined through poetry, novels, storytelling, theater, music and film analysis. Prerequisite: A 3000-level French literature course
Course was offered Fall 2010, Fall 2009
FREN 4836The Culture of Commerce and Industry in France (3.00)
Americans entering the French business setting must confront specifically French cultural standards, expectations, and practices. Investigates such topics as the organization of industry, banking, marketing, and management, as well as the role of government and the educational system. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.
FREN 4838French Society and Civilization (3.00)
Discusses political institutions and social problems based upon readings in recent publications and an analysis of current events. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and another FREN course beyond 3034.
FREN 4857French Comedy (3.00)
Studies dramatic comedy in France from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, with comparison between comedy and other dramatic forms such as 'tragi-comedy' and 'theatre of the absurd.' Texts by such authors as Corneille, Molière, Regnard, Marivaux, Musset, Feydeau, Jarry, and Beckett. Prerequisite: FREN 3032 and either FREN 3041, 3042, or 3043.
Course was offered Fall 2010
FREN 4993Independent Study (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Normally, only French majors may enroll in this course and only by written permission from the department chair prior to the end of the first week of classes.
FREN 4998Pre-Thesis Tutorial (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Preliminary research for thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to the Distinguished Majors Program.
FREN 4999Thesis (3.00)
Composition and defense of thesis. Prerequisite: FREN 4998 and good standing in the Distinguished Majors Program. Note: The prerequisite to all 5000-level literature courses is two 4000-level literature courses with an average grade of B, or the instructor's permission.
FREN 5011Old French (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Basic introduction to reading Old French, with consideration of its main dialects (Île-de-France, Picard, Anglo-Norman) and paleographical issues. May be taken in conjunction with FREN 5100 or independently. Taught in English.  Prerequisite:  Reading knowledge of modern French.
FREN 5100Medieval Literature in Modern French I (3.00)
Introduces literary forms, habits of style and thought, and conditions of composition from the late eleventh century to the late thirteenth. Chanson de Roland, Chrétien de Troyes, Marie de France, lyric poetry, etc.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2011
FREN 5150Medieval Literature in Modern French II (3.00)
An inquiry into the literary culture of the period from the late thirteenth century to the late fifteenth. Topics include the Roman de la Rose, Joinville, and Froissart; the development of drama; new lyric forms, early humanism; Villon; and problems of literary history and hermeneutics for a neglected period in French culture.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2010
FREN 5200Literature of the Sixteenth Century: Poetry (3.00)
Studies the developments in theory and practice of French Renaissance poetry and poetics as seen in works by the Rhétoriqueurs, including Marot, Sebillet, Scève, Labe, du Bellay, Ronsard, and d'Aubigne.
FREN 5300Literature of the Seventeenth Century I (3.00)
Studies art forms and society during the baroque and classical periods of French literary history. Readings in theater, fiction, rhetoric, and poetry.
Course was offered Spring 2013
FREN 5400Literature of the Eighteenth Century I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Religious, moral, and political thinking as reflected in the works of Bayle, Fontenelle, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, Helvetius, and others.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2010
FREN 5510Topics in Medieval Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics may include genres (romance, poetry, hagiography, chanson de geste, allegory), themes (love, war, nature), single authors (Chrétien de Troyes, Machaut) and cultural and literary issues (gender, religion, authorship, rewritings).
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
FREN 5520Topics in Sixteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Topics may include Montaigne, the European novella, poetic recreations of the ancients, literary Lyon, and Rabelais and his world.
FREN 5530Topics in Seventeenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Topics may include genres such as tragedy, comedy, novel, and non-fiction prose, themes such as civility, religious conversion, the "human condition," colonial expansion, and love, and theoretical issues such as institutional control of literature, gender and writing, and discourse analysis.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2010
FREN 5540Topics in Eighteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Topics may include exoticism, reason and folly, libertinage, theater, Voltaire vs. Rousseau.
FREN 5559New Course in French Literature and General Linguistics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.
FREN 5560Topics in Nineteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Topics include studies of genres (novel, poetry, prose poetry, theater), literary movements (romanticism, realism, modernity, symbolism, decadence), and themes or concepts (nostalgia, body, literature and the visual arts, le fantastique).
FREN 5570Topics in Twentieth- and Twenty-First Century Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of the various aspects of twentieth-century French literature. Genre, theme, and specific chronological concentration will vary. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
FREN 5581Topics in African Literature (3.00)
Topics may include: Francophone novel, postcolonial literature, Francophone Theater & Poetry, Colonial Literature.
FREN 5584Topics in Cinema (3.00)
A range of analytical approaches to the study of cinema, including cinematographic language and structure, the representation of socio-cultural phenomena in film, and the experience of cinema viewing as a cultural and historical practice.
FREN 5585Topics in Civilization / Cultural Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Interdisciplinary seminar in French and Francophone culture. Topics vary.
FREN 5700Literature of the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries I (3.00)
Principal literary movements and representative authors in the novel.
FREN 5812New World Literature (3.00)
Introduces the French-language literatures of Canada and the Caribbean in their historical and esthetic context. Includes drama, fiction and poetry. FREN 5811 or 5812 are normally a prerequisite to advanced work in Francophone literature at the 8000 level.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2011
FREN 5993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study
FREN 5998Thesis Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. Prerequisite: graduate standing and instructor permission.
FREN 5999Thesis (M.A.) (3.00)
Composition and defense of master's thesis. Prerequisite: graduate standing and instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016
FREN 7040Theories and Methods of Language Teaching (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the pedagogical approaches currently practiced in second-language courses at the university level. Critically examines the theories underlying various methodologies, and their relation to teaching. Assignments include development and critique of pedagogical material; peer observation and analysis; and a final teaching portfolio project.
FREN 7500Topics in Theory and Criticism (3.00)
Required of all graduate students in French unless exempted by the graduate advisor. Studies the motivations, ideas, and methods of literary theory, criticism and historiography (including genre studies); and the materials and methods of literary research. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in French or at least two courses at the 4000 level with grades of B+ or better
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
FREN 7559New Course in French Language and General Linguistics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.
FREN 8510Seminar in Medieval Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
(a) Chansons de geste, chroniques, memories.(b) Vies des saints, romans. (c) Poésie non-narrative, théâtre. (d) Satire et humanisme. Prerequisite: FREN 5010.
FREN 8520Seminar in Sixteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
(a) Rabelais. (b) Montaigne.
FREN 8530Seminar in Seventeenth-Century Literature (3.00)
(a) Moliere. (b) Racine. (c) Corneille. (d) The Moralists. (e) The Lyric of the early seventeenth century. (f) La Fontaine. (g) Contes et Nouvelles.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
FREN 8540Seminar in Eighteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
(a) Voltaire. (b) Diderot. (c) Theater. (d) Novel. (e) Rousseau. (f) Marivaux.
FREN 8559New Course in French Literature and General Linguistics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.
FREN 8560Seminar in Nineteenth-Century Literature (3.00)
(a) Flaubert. (b) Zola. (c) Balzac. (d) Stendhal. (e) Symbolist Theater. (f) Naturalistic Novel. (g) Musset. (h) Hugo. (i) Baudelaire and Nerval. (j) La décadence. (k) Rimbaud, Verlaine, Mallarmé. (l) George Sand. (m) Vigny.
FREN 8570Seminar in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Literature (3.00)
(a) Proust. (b) Gide. (c) Theater. (d) Roman-fleuve. (e) Existentialism. (f) New Novel. (g) Valéry. (h) Dada and Surrealism. (i) Supervielle and St. John Perse.
FREN 8581Seminar in Francophone Literature (3.00)
Studies the Francophone literature of Africa, with special emphasis on post-World War II poets, novelists, and playwrights. Examines the role of cultural and literary reviews in the historical and ideological development.
FREN 8584Seminar in Cinema (3.00)
A range of analytical approaches to the study of cinema, including cinematographic language and structure, the representation of socio-cultural phenomena in film, and the experience of cinema viewing as a cultural and historical practice.
FREN 8585Seminar in Civilization/Cultural Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In-depth studies of cultural topics and research methodologies in French civilization. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
FREN 8993Independent Study (3.00)
Independent Study
FREN 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Master's and Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For masters and doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
FREN 9999Dissertation Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
French in Translation
FRTR 2510Topics in Medieval Literature (3.00)
An introduction to the culture of the High Middle Ages in France. Topics vary and may include love literature, family relations, war, and science and religion. May be repeated for credit for different topics.
Course was offered Spring 2013
FRTR 2530Topics in French Baroque and Classical Culture (3.00)
An introduction to seventeenth century French literature, both fiction and non-fiction, against the background of the period's political, religious, and philosophical controversies and of its plastic arts.
FRTR 2552French Culture (subtitle will be added to reflect chosen topic) (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Course will offer a transhistoric and interdisciplinary approach to French culture through the lens of a given theme (e.g., food, travel, politics, societies and institutions). Lectures, readings and exams in English.
FRTR 2553J-Term in Paris (3.00)
January Term study abroad course conducted on-site in Paris. Readings in literature, ethnography, history, and urban studies, along with discussions of photographs, paintings, and films, will inform daily walking tours and site visits. Specific topics may vary. Course taught in English.
FRTR 2579Contemporary Caribbean Culture (3.00)
Comparative examination of contemporary culture in the Caribbean region with an emphasis on literature. Considers historical writing (essays), musical forms, and film as manifestations of the process of creolization in the area. Questions of ethnic diversity and nation-building are central to the course.
FRTR 2580Topics in French and Francophone Culture (3.00)
Introduces the interdisciplinary study of culture in France or other French-speaking countries. Topics vary from year to year, and may include cuisine and national identity; literature and history; and contemporary society and cultural change. Taught by one or several professors in the French department.
Course was offered Fall 2013
FRTR 2850French Thought (3.00)
A study of major French non-fiction from the Renaissance until today, including essays, discourses, sermons, autobiographies, and editorials, within the historical circumstances of production and reception and with respect to thematic and formal qualities. Class and all readings are in English. This course does not count toward the major or minor in French.
Course was offered Fall 2013
FRTR 3559New Course in Unbiased Camera: A digital documentary workshop (3.00)
In this practical/theorectical workshop on documentary strategies, students will complete a series of audiovisual exercises using various types of cameras; study the documentary modes; and discuss major French and international documentaries. Students can choose to work with a local nonprofit for their final projects. Team taught by Levine and Lioult (visiting filmaker from France).
Course was offered Summer 2013
FRTR 3584Topics in French Cinema (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies topics relating to concepts of film structure, history, and criticism in French and within the French tradition. Topics offered include Introduction to French Cinema and Written Text/Film Text.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
FRTR 4540The International Enlightenment (3.00)
The Enlightenment laid the foundations for our current conceptions of democratic government, religious toleration, freedom of speech, and the scientific method. The readings for this course may include texts by on works by Locke, Voltaire, Rousseau, Jefferson, and Kant .
Course was offered Fall 2012
FRTR 4559New Course in French in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of French in Translation.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for German (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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German
GERM 1010Elementary German (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the essentials of German structure and syntax; emphasizes oral and written proficiency in German. Five class sessions. Language laboratory required. Followed by GERM 2010, 2020.
GERM 1015German for Reading Knowledge (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For graduate students requiring reading knowledge of German. Open to 4th year undergraduates, but does not count toward fulfillment of the language requirement. Please note: graduate students may enroll for C/NC or as auditors. However, graduates must enroll via the GSAS Office, rather than on SIS. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
GERM 1016Intensive Introductory German (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
GERM 1020Elementary German (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the essentials of German structure and syntax; emphasizes oral and written proficiency in German. Five class sessions. Language laboratory required. Followed by GERM 2010, 2020.
GERM 1025Reading Course in German (3.00)
For Graduate of Arts and Sciences students who want a reading knowledge of German for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Open to 3rd and 4th year undergraduates, but does not count toward fulfillment of the language requirement or permit admission to German courses with a spoken component.
GERM 1026Intensive Introductory German (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level.Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: GERM 1016 or equivalent.
GERM 1110Accelerated German I (4.00)
Introduces basic skills in listening, speaking, writing and reading at an accelerated pace. Introduces essential elements of German grammar and syntax. Develops basic knowledge of contemporary German-speaking world. Five class sessions. Language laboratory required. With instructor permission, students may continue in the accelerated track and enroll in GERM 2120 or switch to the non-accelerated track and continue with GERM 2010.
GERM 116Intensive Introductory German (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for GERM 1016.
GERM 126Intensive Introductory German (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for GERM 1026.
GERM 1559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
GERM 2010Intermediate German (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Increases accuracy and fluency through authentic literary and cultural materials with a focus on reading. Reviews essentials of German grammar and syntax. Exposes students to a wide variety of topics relating to contemporary Germany. Internet news and cultural programming in the classroom. Language laboratory required. Prerequisite: GERM 1020, or equivalent
GERM 2016Intensive Intermediate German (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension,reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: GERM 1016 & 1026 or equivalent.
GERM 2020Intermediate German (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Builds upon skills developed in GERM 2010. Continues the review of grammar. Continues to expose students to a wide variety of topics relating to contemporary Germany. Includes a contemporary play and film. Internet news and cultural programming in the classroom. Language laboratory required. Prerequisite: GERM 2010, or equivalent.
GERM 2026Intensive Intermediate German (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: GERM 1016, 1026, & 2016 or equivalent.
GERM 2050German Express (4.00)
Intensive intermediate course in German language. The course teaches all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension), covering the same material as GERM 2010-2020, including a component in German culture. German Express allows students to acquire language skills at an accelerated pace, preparing them for advanced courses (300-level and above) and study abroad in German-speaking countries. Prerequisite: GERM 1020.
Course was offered Fall 2009
GERM 2120Accelerated German II (4.00)
Covers the material of intermediate German. Builds upon skills developed in GERM 1110 and1020. Continues review of grammar exposes students to a variety of topics relating to contemporary Germany. Internet news and cultural programming in the classroom. Language laboratory required. Prerequisite: GERM 1110, GERM 1020, or instructor permission. With instructor permission, students may enroll directly in 3000-level courses after GERM 2120.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
GERM 216Intensive Intermediate German (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for GERM 2016.
GERM 226Intensive Intermediate German (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for GERM 2026.
GERM 2525Intermediate German: Topics (3.00)
Builds upon skills developed in GERM 2010. Continues the review of grammar. Continues to expose students to a wide variety of topics relating to contemporary Germany. Includes a contemporary play and film. Internet news and cultural programming in the classroom. Language laboratory required. This course covers the same material as GERM 2020 but does so through a content-based approach. Topics will vary per semester and instructor. Prerequisite: GERM 2010 or equivalent
Course was offered Fall 2014
GERM 2559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
GERM 3000Grammar in Use (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course builds on the first and second year German sequence and seeks to increase students' level of competence in both grammar and vocabulary. Students will produce more accurate and complex language and begin to discuss a diverse range of topics in German culture. Grammatical accuracy will be a central focus but also register, appropriacy, and fluency. Prerequisite: GERM 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission
GERM 3010Texts and Interpretations (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Employing a broad definition of text, this course allows students to develop a complex understanding of the relationship between meaning and linguistic form. Course readings may include poems, novels, films, historical documents, letters, memoirs etc. Specific grammatical topics will be addressed on the basis of the given material. This course is the prerequisite for all GERM 3000- level courses. Prerequisite: GERM 2020 or instructor permission.
GERM 3110Survey of Literature II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
German literature from 1890 to the present. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
GERM 3120Survey of Literature I (3.00)
German literature from 1750 to 1890. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
GERM 3220German Drama: Stage Production (1.00 - 3.00)
Interprets and stages a representative play in German with students as actors and producers. May be taken more than once for credit, but only once for major credit. Prerequisite: GERM 2020 or comparable language proficiency.
GERM 3230Intermediate Composition and Conversation I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Using mentor texts based on digital cultural programming, students focus on a range of topics of culture and civilization in the contemporary German-speaking world. Beyond cultural competence, the writing assignments test command of mature grammatical structures, contemporary language, advanced idioms, and punctuation. The goal, following Goethe Institute guidelines, is to write comprehensive texts on a range topics. Prerequisite: GERM 3000.
GERM 3240Intermediate Composition and Conversation II (3.00)
Designed to expand and refine German writing skills, this course assumes mastery of the German language sufficient to write with progressive length and complexity. Using mentor texts based on digital cultural programming, the course focuses on contemporary issues related to the culture of German-speaking lands. The writing assignments test command of cultural competence, mature grammatical structures, advanced idioms, and punctuation. Prerequisite: GERM 3230 or Instructor Permission.
GERM 3250German for Professionals (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prepares students to communicate and interact effectively in the business environment of German-speaking countries. Emphasis is placed on practical, career-usable competence. Prerequisite: GERM 3000 or equivalent
GERM 3260German for Professionals (3.00)
Continuation of GERM 3250. Prerequisite: GERM 3250.
Course was offered Spring 2010
GERM 3290Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
May be taken more than once for credit, but only once for major credit. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
GERM 3300Conversation (1.00)
May be taken more than once for credit, but only once for major credit.
GERM 3340German and Austrian Culture, ca. 1900 (3.00)
Studies literature, the arts, politics, and social developments between 1870 and 1918. Prerequisite: GERM 3010 or 3230.
GERM 3350Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany (3.00)
Studies German life between 1918 and 1945. Prerequisite: GERM 3010 or 3230.
GERM 3510Topics in German Culture (3.00)
Studies selected aspects of German culture, such as opera. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: GERM 3010 or 3230.
GERM 3515Postwar German Culture (3.00)
Readings in the cultural, social, and political histories of the German-speaking countries since 1945. Prerequisite: GERM 3010 or 3230.
Course was offered Spring 2012
GERM 3526Topics in Business German: (3.00)
Interdisciplinary seminar in German business. Topics vary annually and may include: green business practices, business ethics, the European Union, or the challenges of globalization. Taught in German. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses. Prerequisites: GERM 3000.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
GERM 3559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
GERM 3590Topics in German Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Seminar in German literature. May be repeated for credit. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
GERM 3610Lyric Poetry (3.00)
Major forms and themes in German lyric poetry. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
GERM 3620Novelle (3.00)
Analyzes and discusses representative German novelle from Kleist to the present. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011
GERM 3630Drama (3.00)
Investigates dramatic theory and practice emphasizing major German authors and movements. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
GERM 3660Romanticism (3.00)
German literature from 1800 to 1830 and its influence. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
GERM 3680Postwar Literature (3.00)
Representative German authors since 1945. Prerequisite: GERM 3010.
Course was offered Fall 2009
GERM 3700Bertolt Brecht (3.00)
Studies Brecht's life and works, including plays, poems, and theoretical writings.
GERM 4450Advanced Composition and Conversation (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is the capstone course for German language skills. Using digital mentor texts, students focus on a contemporary issues in German-speaking lands, to compose writing assignments that test mature language structures (including idiomatic expressions) and specialized vocabularies. The goal, following Goethe Institute guidelines, is to attain the ability to write in context and in the appropriate stylistic register. Prerequisite: GERM 3240 or permission of instructor.
GERM 4559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
GERM 4600Fourth-Year Seminar (3.00)
Literary analysis for advanced students. Prerequisite: GERM 3010 and other literature courses.
GERM 4990Honors Thesis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Directed research for, and composition of, an extended essay. Prerequisite: Admission to the DMP, permission of undergraduate advisor and a supervising faculty member.
GERM 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: Approval by a supervising faculty member.
GERM 4995Honors Research and Thesis (6.00)
Prerequisite: Admission to the DMP, permission of undergraduate advisor and a supervising faculty member.
GERM 4998Honors Research and Thesis (0.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is the first semester of the year-long DMP thesis. Students who enroll in it will only receive a grade when the complete its sequel, GERM 4999, at which point they will receive 6 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the DMP, permission of undergraduate advisor and a supervising faculty member.
GERM 4999Honors Research and Thesis (6.00)
This is the second semester of the year-long DMP thesis. Students should enroll in this course only if they have completed GERM 4998, and must enroll in GERM 4999 to receive credit for GERM 4998. Prerequisite: Admission to the DMP, permission of undergraduate advisor and a supervising faculty member; GERM 4998.
Course was offered Spring 2011
GERM 5100Middle High German (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces Middle High German grammar and includes readings in Middle High German literature.
GERM 5140Arthurian Romance (3.00)
Theory and analysis of the chief German Arthurian romances: Erec, Parzival, Yrain, Iwain, and Tristan.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2010
GERM 5210Early Modern German Literature: Humanism, Reformation and Baroque,1450-1700 (3.00)
An overview of works from the Early Modern period in Germany, 1450-1700, drawing on three movements and intellectual spheres: Humanism, Reformation, and Baroque. Among the authors and works treated are Tepl's Plowman of Bohemia, Brant's Ship of Fools, Luther, Hans Sachs, the Historia von D. Johann Fausten, Fleming, Gryphius, and Hofmannsswaldau. Open to graduate students and advanced undergraduates of all disciplines.
Course was offered Fall 2013
GERM 5250Age of Goethe I (3.00)
Studies German "Storm and Stress' and classicism, focusing on Goethe and Schiller.
Course was offered Spring 2013
GERM 5300Romanticism (3.00)
German literature and intellectual history from 1795 to 1830.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012, Spring 2010
GERM 5370Nineteenth Century (3.00)
Major writers and works from 1830 to 1890, including Grillparzer, Stifter, Heine, Hebbel, Keller, Storm, Fontane.
Course was offered Fall 2012
GERM 5470Turn of the Century (3.00)
Discusses the major literary movements at the turn of the century with analysis of representative works by Hofmannsthal, Schnitzler, George, Rilke, Thomas Mann, Musil, Kafka, and others.
Course was offered Fall 2014
GERM 5480Twentieth Century (3.00)
Introduces the main currents of German literature since 1920, emphasizing major authors and traditions.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2011
GERM 5500Special Topics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Major figures, genres, or literary problems serve as the focus for an intensive course within any literary period. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
GERM 5559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
GERM 5562Topics in New German Cinema (3.00)
Examines German art cinema from the 1960s-1980s, focusing on modernist aesthetics and filmic responses to major historical events in post-war Germany. Films by Fassbinder, Herzog, Wenders, Kluge, Sander, Von Trotta, and others.
Course was offered Spring 2012
GERM 5600Studies in Lyric Poetry (3.00)
Investigates the theory and practice of lyric poetry in Germany, emphasizing major authors and traditions.
Course was offered Fall 2013
GERM 5610Studies in Prose Fiction (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies representative works of fiction (either novels or shorter forms) with special attention to formal and thematic developments, and representative theories of fiction.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2013
GERM 5620Studies in Drama (3.00)
Investigates dramatic theory and practice in Germany, emphasizing major authors and traditions.
Course was offered Spring 2014
GERM 5840Introduction to Literary Theory (3.00)
Current theories of literature, including Marxist, psychoanalytical, formalist, structuralist, and hermeneutic approaches. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
GERM 5880Ling Approaches to Literature (3.00)
Ling Approaches to Literature
GERM 7400German Intellectual History From the Enlightenment to Nietzsche (3.00)
Studies the development of the concepts of 'education' and 'evolution,' and the predominance of aesthetics in German culture. Includes lectures on the impact of Leibnitz, Kant, and Schopenhauer; and readings in Lessing, Kant, Schiller, Fichte, Hegel, Feuerbach, Marx, and Nietzsche.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2011
GERM 7420German Intellectual History from Nietzsche to the Present (3.00)
Readings in and discussion of the intellectual, philosophical, and social history of Germany from the late nineteenth century to the present.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2011
GERM 7559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
GERM 7600German Cinema (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
Course was offered Fall 2010
GERM 7700Narrative Theory (3.00)
Study and comparison of major theories of narrative, including Booth, Stanzel, Barthes, Genette, Cohn, Bakhtin, and others.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
GERM 8559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2012
GERM 8610Seminar in Language Teaching (3.00)
Studies the theory and practice of language teaching with supervised classroom experience. One group meeting per week plus extensive individual consultation. Required of all teaching assistants in the teacher training program.
GERM 8620Seminar in Language Teaching (3.00)
Studies the theory and practice of language teaching with supervised classroom experience. One group meeting per week plus extensive individual consultation. Required of all teaching assistants in the teacher training program.
GERM 8810Pre-Dissertation Research I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Supervised reading, directed toward the formulation of a dissertation proposal by the individual student.
GERM 8820Pre-Dissertation Research II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Supervised reading, directed toward the formulation of a dissertation proposal by the individual student.
GERM 8995Guided Research (3.00)
Special research projects for advanced students. Individually directed.
GERM 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research
GERM 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
GERM 9559New Course in German (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German.
GERM 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research
GERM 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
German in Translation
GETR 1559New Course in German in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German in translation.
GETR 2559New Course in German in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German in translation.
GETR 2770Berlin and the Geography of Memory (3.00)
In this course we study Berlin not only as admixture of streets, buildings and passers-by but as historical text to be read, studied, and patiently engaged. Berlin, like any city, has various layers to its history, and these layers sometimes conflict or bump right up against one another. This course, concerns how one culture remembers and memorializes a difficult and still-evolving history. In encountering and reading these sites of mem
Course was offered January 2014
GETR 3330Introduction to German Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A survey of German cultural history from the enlightenment to the present, and an introduction to the field of German Studies. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses. .
GETR 3352Modern German History (3.00)
Introduces the political, social and cultural history of modern Germany from the French Revolution to the present. Cross-listed in the History department. Taught in English.
Course was offered Fall 2012
GETR 3372German Jewish Culture and History (3.00)
This course provides a wide-ranging exploration of the culture, history and thought of German Jewry from 1750 to 1939. It focuses on the Jewish response to modernity in Central Europe and the lasting transformations in Jewish life in Europe and later North America. Readings of such figures as: Moses Mendelssohn, Heinrich Heine, Rahel Varnhagen, Franz Kafka, Gershom Scholem, Martin Buber, Karl Marx, Rosa Luxembourg, Walter Benjamin, and Freud.
GETR 3380Jewish Humor (3.00)
Are Jews funny? Many people think so. Humor has certainly played an important role in Jewish life. This course examines the character and function of Jewish humor in Germany and the rest of Europe, the United States, and Israel. One goal of the course is to show how humor has been used in these Jewish communities to highlight the desires, needs, and frustrations of ordinary Jews.
GETR 3390Nazi Germany (3.00)
Detailed survey of the historical origins, political structures, cultural dynamics, and every-day practices of the Nazi Third Reich. Cross-listed in the history department. Taught in English.
GETR 3391The Idea of the University (3.00)
This course considers how some of our contemporary questions about higher education were first formulated in early 19th-century Germany. We will also consider how these questions were taken up by Thomas Jefferson and the founding of the University of Virginia. Some of our more particular questions will include: What is the relation between the university and the state or society more broadly speaking? What is the relationship between teaching and
Course was offered Fall 2012
GETR 3400German Intellectual History from Leibniz to Hegel (3.00)
Reading and discussion of central theoretical texts in the German tradition 1700-1810, including works by Leibniz, Herder, Lessing, Kant, Schiller, Fichte, and Hegel.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2011
GETR 3410Nietzsche and Modern Literature (3.00)
Reading and thorough discussion of the major works of Nietzsche, in English translation, from the Birth of Tragedy to Twilight of the Idols. Emphasizes the impact of Nietzsche on 20th-century literature and thought in such diverse authors as Shaw, Rilke, Thomas Mann, and Kafka. A term paper submitted in two stages and a final examination.
GETR 3420German Intellectual History From Nietzsche to the Present (3.00)
Readings in philosophical and social history of Germany from the late 19th century onward.
Course was offered Spring 2011
GETR 3462Neighbors and Enemies (3.00)
Explores the friend/foe nexus in German history, literature and culture, with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
GETR 3470Literature of the Holocaust (3.00)
Introduces the most significant texts of Holocaust literature and surveys important philosophical and historical reflections on the meaning of the Holocaust.
Course was offered Spring 2016
GETR 3490Ibsen (3.00)
Discusses Ibsen's major plays, in English translation. No knowledge of a Scandinavian language is needed; does not fulfill the language requirement.
GETR 3500German Cinema (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes the aesthetics and semiotics of film, with a focus on German expressionism and New German Cinema.
GETR 3550Children's Literature (3.00)
Studies the nature and aims of children's literature, primarily European and American, from the 17th century onward.
GETR 3559New Course in German in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German in translation. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
GETR 3560Topics in German Literature (3.00)
Examines such myths as Faust and Tristan, along with the modernist parody of them.
Course was offered Spring 2010
GETR 3561the Frankfurt school and its American legacy (3.00)
Introduces students to the history of the Frankfurt School in Europe and the University States.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2012
GETR 3562New German Cinema (3.00)
Examines German art cinema from the 1960s-1980s, focusing on modernist aesthetics and filmic responses to major historical events in post-war Germany. Films by Fassbinder, Herzog, Wenders, Kluge, Sander, von Trotta, and others.
Course was offered Spring 2012
GETR 3563Spiritual Journeys in Young Adult Fiction (3.00)
This writing-intensive, discussion-based seminar invites students to explore the topic of the spiritual journey both academically and personally. Different disciplinary perspectives and experiential approaches to reading and writing will deepen our exploration of such themes as: religiosity vs. spirituality, becoming a hero, confronting evil, being different, achieving autonomy, faith and doubt, and the magical and the miraculous.
GETR 3566Topics in film (3.00)
The course reflects on the often complicated ways in which representations of violence are related to gender codes. we will look especially at films that depict and document the topos of Lager/Camp: the Camp functions as metaphor, as fantasy, gendered space, laboratory, and heterotopia,. Critical look at films that imagine the camp both as a historical site or as a hiding place.
Course was offered Spring 2012
GETR 3580German Literature in Translation (3.00)
Outstanding works of German literature read and discussed in English.
GETR 3590Course(s) in English (3.00)
Reading and discussion of German texts compared to texts from other literatures (all in English translation), with the aim of illuminating a central theoretical, historical, or social issue that transcends national boundaries. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
GETR 3600Faust (3.00)
Taking Goethe's Faust as its point of departure, this course traces the emergence and transformations of the Faust legend over the last 400 hundred years. We explore precursors of Goethe's Faust in the form of the English Faust Book, Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus, and possibly other popular re-workings of the text. We will Goethe's Faust in its entirety, and then proceed to Bulgakov's response to Stalinism in The Master and Margharta and
Course was offered Spring 2013
GETR 3610Film under Fascism: Ideology and Entertainment (3.00)
Investigates the cinema of the fascist dictatorships of Germany, Italy, and Spain, with a concentration on the 1930s-1940s. Course focuses on the ideology and aesthetics of fascist films, including their promotion of militarism and treatment of race and gender issues. Offers comparative analysis with classical Hollywood films of the same era. Course also provides an introduction to the political and cultural history of fascist regimes. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
GETR 3620World Cinema (3.00)
This course offers a survey of the cinemas of Europe, Africa, Central and South America, the Middle East, India, and Asia, with an introduction to the film histories and stylistic tendencies of each region. Explores classical, avant-garde, and "third cinema" aesthetics, post-colonial theory, and transnational filmmaking. Students in GETR section focus on comparative topics related to German film.
Course was offered Spring 2011
GETR 3692The Holocaust (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course aims to clarify basic facts and explore competing explanations for the origins and unfolding of the Holocaust--the encounter between the Third Reich and Europe's Jews between 1933 and 1945 that resulted in the deaths of almost six million Jews. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
GETR 3695The Holocaust and the Law (3.00)
This course explores the pursuit of legal justice after the Holocaust. Study of legal responses to the Nazi genocide of Europe's Jews in Europe, Israel, and the United States from the immediate aftermath of the Holocaust to the present. Focus on the Nuremberg, Eichmann Trial, Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials, among others. The course ask how the pursuit of legal justice after the Holocaust affects our understanding of the legal process.
GETR 3710Kafka and His Doubles (3.00)
Introduction to the work of Franz Kafka, with comparisons to the literary tradition he worked with and the literary tradition he formed.
GETR 3720Freud and Literature (3.00)
In formulating his model of the psyche and his theory of psychoanalysis, Freud availed himself of analogies drawn from different disciplines, including literature. Freud's ideas were then taken up by many twentieth-century literary writers. After introducing Freud's theories through a reading of his major works, the course will turn to literary works that engage with Freud.
Course was offered Fall 2015
GETR 3730Modern Poetry: Rilke, Valéry and Stevens (3.00)
Studies in the poetry and prose of these three modernist poets, with emphasis on their theories of artistic creation. The original as well as a translation will be made available for Rilke's and Valery's poetry; their prose works will be read in English translation.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012
GETR 3740Narratives of Childhood (3.00)
Childhood autobiography and childhood narrative from Romanticism to the present.
GETR 3750Women, Childhood, Autobiography (3.00)
Cross-cultural readings in women's childhood narratives. Emphasis on formal as well as thematic aspects. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
GETR 3760Ways of Telling Stories: Eighteenth-Century Fiction (3.00)
Comparative studies in the European novel. Dominant novel types, including the fictional memoir, the novel in letters, and the comic "history."
GETR 3770Women Writers: Women on Women (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses on women writers from any era who address the topic of femininity: what it means or implies to be a woman.
Course was offered Fall 2016
GETR 3780Memory Speaks (3.00)
Interdisciplinary course on memory. Readings from literature, philosophy, history, psychology, and neuroscience.
GETR 4493Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Guided study
Course was offered Spring 2013
GETR 4559New Course in German in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German in translation.
GETR 7559New Course in German in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of German in Translation.
GETR 7700Cognitive Literary Theory (3.00)
Readings in recent theories, findings, and methods from cognitive science, psychology, and neurobiology that have been applied to the study of literature, whether by the scientists themselves or by literary scholars. Examples include the embodied mind thesis, conceptual metaphor, prototypes, neurobiological theories of the self, blending, emotion theory, memory theory, theory of mind, and the empirical study of reader response.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014
Yiddish
YIDD 1050Elementary Yiddish Language and Culture (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at: http://www.virginia.edu/german/Undergraduate/Courses.
YIDD 1060Elementary Yiddish Language and Culture (3.00)
Elementary Yiddish Language and Culture
YIDD 1559New Course in Yiddish (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Yiddish.
YIDD 2559New Course in Yiddish (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of Yiddish.
Yiddish in Translation
YITR 3452Jewish Culture and History in Eastern Europe (3.00)
Studies major trends in Yiddish, East European, and North American Jewish culture, with special focus on the interaction between cultural forms and historical developments in Eastern Europe and North American. Topics vary.
YITR 3560Topics in Yiddish Literature (3.00)
Surveys important developments in Yiddish literature from the eighteenth century to the present. Special attention is paid to the innovations Yiddish writers produced in response to historical and cultural change.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for History (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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History-African History
HIAF 1501Introductory Seminar in African History (3.00)
Introduces the study of history intended for first- or second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussing, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2010
HIAF 1559New Course in African History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of African History.
HIAF 2001Early African History (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the history of African civilizations from the iron age through the era of the slave trade, ca. 1800. Emphasizes the search for the themes of social, political, economic, and intellectual history which present African civilizations on their own terms.
HIAF 2002Modern African History (3.00)
Studies the history of Africa and its interaction with the western world from the mid-19th century to the present. Emphasizes continuities in African civilization from imperialism to independence that transcend the colonial interlude of the 20th century.
HIAF 2031The African Diaspora (4.00)
A history of African peoples and their interaction with the wider world; emphasis on historical and cultural ties between African diasporic communities and the homeland to the mid-nineteenth century.
Course was offered Spring 2010
HIAF 2559New Course in African History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of African History.
HIAF 3011North African History from Carthage to the Algerian Revolution (3.00)
Surveys the main outlines of North African political, economic, and cultural history from the rise of Carthage as a Mediterranean power until the conclusion of the Algerian war for independence in 1962, and the creation of a system of nation-states in the region. It places the North African historical experience within the framework of both Mediterranean/European history and African history. Focuses mainly upon the area stretching from Morocco's Atlantic coast to the Nile Delta; also considered are Andalusia and Sicily, and the ties between Northwest Africa and sub-Saharan regions, particularly West Africa.
HIAF 3021History of Southern Africa (3.00)
Studies the history of Africa generally south of the Zambezi River. Emphasizes African institutions, creation of ethnic and racial identities, industrialization, and rural poverty, from the early formation of historical communities to recent times.
HIAF 3051West African History (3.00)
History of West Africans in the wider context of the global past, from West Africans' first attempts to make a living in ancient environments through the slave trades (domestic, trans-Saharan, and Atlantic), colonial overrule by outsiders, political independence, and ever-increasing globalization.
HIAF 3091Africa in World History (3.00)
World history from the perspective of Africa, for advanced undergraduates. The interpretive emphasis falls equally on the epistemology of thinking historically, historical processes recurring throughout the human experience, and the specific ways in which Africans experienced and elaborated them. The course develops a strong critique of conventional textbook approaches to both Africa and world history.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIAF 3559New Course in African History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of African History.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014
HIAF 4501Seminar in African History (4.00)
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. Seminar work results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pp. in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIAF 4511Colloquium in African History (4.00)
The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquia prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
HIAF 4559New Course in African History (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of African History.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIAF 4591Topics in African History (3.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
HIAF 4993Independent Study in African History (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member, any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Open to majors or non-majors.
HIAF 5559New Course in African History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of African History.
HIAF 7002The History and Historiography of Africa (3.00)
Taught for graduate students with no previous experience in African history; consists of attendance at the lecture sessions of HIAF 2001, 2002, and weekly discussions devoted to more detailed examination of the technical and interpretive problems in writing African history.
Course was offered Spring 2013
HIAF 7031History and Historiography of North Africa, ca. 1800-Present (3.00)
Introduces the literature on North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia) from the precolonial period to the postcolonial era. An intensive readings and discussion colloquium devoted to the major issues in the region's political, economic, social, and cultural history, and to the issues raised by colonial historiography. Prerequisite: HIME 2001, 2002.
HIAF 7559New Course in African History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of African History.
History-East Asian History
HIEA 1501Introductory Seminar in East Asian History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the study of history intended for first- or second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussing, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
HIEA 1559New Course in East Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of East Asian History.
HIEA 2011History of Chinese Civilization (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An intro to the study of Chinese civilization. We shall begin with the earliest human remains found in China & conclude in the present. The goal of this coure is not merely to tell the story of Chinese history, rich and compelling though the story is. Rather, our aim will be to explore what makes Chinese civilization specifically Chinese, & how the set of values, practices, & institutions we associate with Chinese society came to exist.
HIEA 2031Modern China (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the transformation of Chinese politics, society, institutions, culture and foreign relations from the Opium War. through the post-Mao Reform Era. Emphasizes the fluid relationship between tradition and transformation and the ways in which this relationship continues to shape the lives of the Chinese people.
HIEA 2072Modern Japanese Culture and Politics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the politics, culture, and ideologies of modern Japan from roughly 1800 to the present. We will pay special attention to the interplay between Japan's simultaneous participation in global modernity and its assertion of a unique culture as a way to explore the rise of the nation-state as a historically specific form.
HIEA 2073Japan to 1868: An Historical Introduction (3.00)
This lecture class surveys the history of Japanese civilization from prehistory to the end of the nineteenth century. Through an assortment of historical, literary, religious and visual materials, it offers an introduction to the political, social, religious, intellectual, artistic, and cultural life of Japan in its various epochs.
Course was offered Spring 2015
HIEA 2081Korea: Antiquity through the 12th Century (3.00)
The development of Korean culture from the Three Kingdoms Period through the Silla (675-918) and Early Koryo (936-1200) dynasties.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Fall 2009
HIEA 2091Korea 13th-19th Centuries (3.00)
Second of a three part sequence on the history of Korea from earliest times into the 21st century. This course covers the period bracketed by the Mongols in the 13th and 14th centuries and the opening of the Yi Dynasty in the late 19th century.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2010
HIEA 2101Korea: Late Nineteenth through Early Twenty First Centuries (3.00)
History of Korea from 1876 into the first decade of the 21st century.
HIEA 2559New Course in East Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of East Asian History.
HIEA 3111China to the Tenth Century (3.00)
Surveys the social, political and economic organization of traditional Chinese society, traditional Chinese foreign policy, and major literary, artistic, and intellectual movements.
HIEA 3112Late Imperial China (3.00)
Survey of the social, political, and cultural history of China from 10th to the early 20th centuries. Topics include the philosophic basis of state and society, the formation of social elites, the influence of nomadic peoples, and patterns of popular dissent and rebellion, among others
HIEA 3141Political and Social Thought in Modern China (3.00)
Studies political and social thought from the early 20th century to the present, as reflected in written sources (including fiction), art, and films.
HIEA 3151East Asian-American Relations in the 20th Century (3.00)
A lecture and discussion course focusing on the changing relationship between East Asian Countries (China, Japan, Vietnam and Korea in particular) and the United States in the 20th century.
HIEA 3162Historical China and the World (3.00)
The course traces China's external relations from antiquity to our own times, identifying conceptions, practices, and institutions that characterized the ancient inter-state relations of East Asia and examining the interactions between "Eastern" and "Western," and "revolutionary" and "conventional" modes of international behavior in modern times. The student's grade is based on participation, midterm test, final exam, and a short essay.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIEA 3171Meiji Japan (3.00)
This course will examine the rise of the nation-state form in Japan as a new form of historical subjectivity. It will explore in depth the political, economic, social, and cultural changes in the wake of the collapse of the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1868 to the start of the Tasiho period in 1912.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Spring 2011
HIEA 3172The Japanese Empire (3.00)
This course is an exploration of Japan's imperial project from roughly 1890-1945. We will start by developing a critical theoretical vocabulary with which we will then focus on three recent and important books on Japanese imperialism in East Asia. At the end of the semester we will also look briefly at anti-imperial and decolonization movements as well as the status of the category of 'empire' for analyzing the postwar period.
Course was offered Spring 2014
HIEA 3211Japan's Economic Miracle (3.00)
Examines the history of Japan since the early 19th century by exploring the causes and consequences of the economic and social changes that have made Japan one of the most important advanced industrial countries in the contemporary world.
HIEA 3221Japan's Political History (3.00)
Examines Japanese history since the early 19th century, exploring changes in political ideas, institutions, and behavior among both governing elites and the mass of Japanese citizenry.
HIEA 3311Peasants, Students and Women: Social Movement in Twentieth-Century China (3.00)
Studies rural revolution, student movements, women's liberation, and the transformation of the social order since the late 19th century.
HIEA 3321China and the Cold War (3.00)
The class examines China's entanglement with the Cold War from 1945 to the early 1990s. The course raises China-centered questions because it is curious in retrospect that China, a quintessential Eastern state, became so deeply involved in the Cold War, a confrontation rooted in Western history. In exploring such questions, this course does not treat China as part of the Cold War but the Cold War as a period of Chinese history.
Course was offered Fall 2015
HIEA 3559New Course in East Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of East Asian History.
HIEA 4501Seminar in East Asian History (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pp. in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIEA 4511Colloquium in East Asia (4.00)
A small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students prepare about 25 pages of written work. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIEA 4559New Course in East Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of East Asian History.
HIEA 4591Topics in East Asian History (3.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
HIEA 4993Independent Study in East Asia (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent Study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Open to majors or non-majors.
HIEA 5151Mao and the Chinese Revolution (3.00)
This course, an advanced reading seminar, provids an in-depth investigation of one of the most magnificent, yet destructive, revolutions in human history--the Chinese Communist revolution, as well as the person who led the revoilution--Mao Zedong.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIEA 5559New Course in East Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of East Asian History.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
HIEA 7031Modern East Asian History (3.00)
Offered to graduate students with no previous background in modern East Asian history. Consists of attendance at the lecture sessions of undergraduate courses on modern East Asian history and directed readings at an advanced level on the development of the social, political and cultural institutions of East Asia.
HIEA 7041Modern East Asian History (3.00)
Offered to graduate students with no previous background in modern East Asian history. Consists of attendance at the lecture sessions of undergraduate courses on modern East Asian history and directed readings at an advanced level on the development of the social, political and cultural institutions of East Asia.
HIEA 7559New Course in East Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of East Asian History.
HIEA 8011East Asian History (3.00)
Directed readings, discussions, and research papers on selected topics in Chinese and Japanese history.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIEA 8111Traditional Chinese History (3.00)
Studies documents related to social and political philosophy. Emphasizes translated texts, but some attention will be paid to Chinese texts and the problems of translation.
HIEA 8211Japanese History (3.00)
Discusses selected issues in the social, political, and economic development of Japan from the Tokugawa period to the present.
HIEA 8559New Course in East Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of East Asian History.
HIEA 9021Tutorial in "China in Hot and Cold Wars in Modern Times". . . (3.00)
This tutorial explores three types of conflicts in China modern experiences: civil wars, international conflicts, and Cold War confrontations. Reading materials include major scholarships on these topics. The class meets biweekly, and the students are evaluated on the basis of participation, short book reviews, and a final paper.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEA 9022Tutorial in "Making of the 'Chinese Nation'". . . (3.00)
This tutorial is about conceptual and political constructions of the "Chinese Nation" in the 20th century. Readings include relevant writings by important intellectual and political figures of 20th-century China and major scholarships on the subject from multiethnic perspectives. The class meets biweekly, and the students are evaluated on the basis of participation, short book reviews, and a final paper.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEA 9023Tutorial in Modern Japanese Thought, Culture, & Politics (3.00)
Introduction the history and historiography of modern Japanese Thought, Culture, and Politics. Topics include modernity, empire, the nation-state, war, fascism, and capitalist development.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
History-European History
HIEU 1501Introductory Seminar in Pre-1700 European History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intended for first- or second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussing, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
HIEU 1502Introductory Seminar in Post-1700 European History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intended for first- or second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussing, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
HIEU 1559New Course in European History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of European History.
HIEU 2001Western Civilization I (3.00)
Surveys the fundamental institutions and ideas that have shaped the Western world. Topics include great religious and philosophical traditions, political ideas, literary forms, artistic achievements and institutional structures from the world of the ancient Hebrews to the eve of the modern world (ca. 3000 b.c. to 1600 a.d.).
HIEU 2002Western Civilization II (3.00)
Surveys the political and cultural history of the Western world in modern times. Emphasizes the distinctiveness of Western civilization, on the reasons for the rise of the West to global domination, and the relative decline of the West in recent times.
HIEU 2031Ancient Greece (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the political, military, and social history of Ancient Greece from the Homeric age to the death of Alexander the Great, emphasizing the development and interactions of Sparta and Athens.
HIEU 2041Roman Republic and Empire (3.00)
Surveys the political, social, and institutional growth of the Roman Republic, focusing on its downfall and replacement by an imperial form of government, the subsequent history of that government, and the social and economic life during the Roman Empire, up to its own decline and fall.
HIEU 2051Economic History of Europe (3.00)
Studies European economic history from the middle ages to the industrial revolution. Emphasizes the emergence of the market and the rise of capitalism in Great Britain.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
HIEU 2061The Birth of Europe (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies ways of life and thought in the formation of Western Europe from the 4th century a.d. to the 15th. Includes a survey of the development of society and culture in town and countryside, the growth of economic, political, and religious institutions, and the impact of Muslim and Byzantine civilizations.
HIEU 2071Early Modern Europe and the World (3.00)
European history, from the Reformation to Napoleon, in global perspective.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
HIEU 2072Modern European History Since 1815 (3.00)
Analyzes the political, social, and economic developments in Europe from the age of Napoleon to the present.
HIEU 2101Jewish History I: The Ancient and Medieval Experience (3.00)
This course surveys the pre-modern Jewish historical experience from antiquity through the sixteenth century.
HIEU 2102Modern Jewish History (3.00)
Survey of Jewish history from the seventeenth century to the present, primarily in Europe, but with further treatment of Jewish life in the U.S. and Israel. Major topics include Jewish historical consciousness; patterns of emancipation; religious adjustment; the role of women; anti-Semitism; Zionism; the American Jewish experience; the Holocaust; the establishment of Israel; and Jewish life in Europe after the Holocaust.
HIEU 2111History of England to 1688 (3.00)
Studies England and the British Isles from earliest times to the accession of William III.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
HIEU 2112The Emergence of Modern Britain, 1688-2000 (3.00)
This lecture course surveys the history of Britain from the Glorious Revolution to our own time. The making and remaking of this nation state over three hundred years will be shown in its connections with the history of Europe, and the wider story of the making of the modern world.
HIEU 2132The Jews of Poland from 1600 to the Present (3.00)
The Jews of Poland from 1600 to the Present
HIEU 2152History of the Russian Empire 1700-1917 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the history of Russia from Peter the Great to the Bolshevik Revolution and the establishment of Soviet power.
HIEU 2162History of Russia Since 1917 (3.00)
Explores the collapse of the Russian Empire and the rise of the Communist state. Emphasizes the social revolution, Stalinism and subsequent 'de-Stalinization,' national minorities, and the collapse of the Soviet regime.
HIEU 2212Contemporary Europe (3.00)
This class surveys the major developments in Europe from 1945 up to the present day. Topics that we examine include the legacy of World War II, the division of Europe during the cold war, the economic and political progress of the continent, the crises triggered by decolonization and imigration, and the continuing struggles of Europeans to build a united, peaceful and stable union.
HIEU 2559New Course in European History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of European History.
HIEU 2721Supernatural Europe, 1500-1800 (3.00)
Surveys the intellectual, religious, and social history of Europe c.1500-1800 through the lens of changing beliefs about the supernatural. Selected topics include the rise and decline of witch-hunting, changing understandings of the universe, the impact of religious reform on traditional belief, and the "disenchantment" of European society as beliefs in the supernatural declined in the 18th century.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIEU 3000Modern Imperialism: 19th and 20th Centuries (3.00)
A history of Modern Imperialism from the beginning of the nineteenth century to post-Second World War decolonisation: with particular reference to the British Empire.
HIEU 3021Greek and Roman Warfare (3.00)
Surveys the history of ancient warfare from the Homeric era until the fall of Rome.
HIEU 3041The Fall of the Roman Republic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys the history and culture of the last century of the Roman Republic (133-30 b.c.), emphasizing the political and social reasons for the destruction of the Republican form of government and its replacement by a monarchy.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2011
HIEU 3051History and Civilization of France: Revolution to 1945 (3.00)
The social, political, economic, philosophical, and artistic developments in France from the Revolution to 1945. Taught in French.
HIEU 3091Ancient Law and Society (3.00)
Study of the interrationships between law, politics and society in ancient Greece (chiefly Athenian) culture, the Hellenistic kingdoms and Rome (from the XII Tables to the Justinianic Code). Focuses particularly on the development of the idea of law; on the construction of law's authority and legitimacy; on the use of law as one method of social control; and on the development, at Rome, of juristic independence and legal codification. Prerequisite: HIEU 2031 or HIEU 2041, or permission of the instructor.
HIEU 3101Early Medieval Civilization (3.00)
Studies early medieval civilization from late antiquity to the 11th century. Emphasizes selected themes in cultural history.
HIEU 3111Later Medieval Civilization (3.00)
Discusses intellectual and cultural history, political and social theories, and religious movements from the 11th to the 16th centuries.
HIEU 3121Medieval Society: Ways of Life and Thought in Western Europe (3.00)
An introduction to the social and intellectual history from the tenth century to the sixteenth.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2011
HIEU 3131The World of Charlemagne (3.00)
Explores the Byzantine, Muslim, and European worlds in the 8th and 9th centuries. Compares political, institutional, and social history, and the Catholic, Orthodox, and Islamic faiths.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
HIEU 3141Anglo-Saxon England (3.00)
Surveys England and its Celtic neighbors in Wales, Scotland, and Ireland from the departure of the Romans in the early 5th century to the Scandinavian conquest in 1016. Emphasizes the human diversity and cultural and institutional creativity of the Anglo-Saxons.
HIEU 3151Medieval Iberia, 411-1469 (3.00)
This course offers an introduction to Islam and a cultural history of Al Andalus from 711 until the expulsion of the Moriscos from early modern Spain in 1609.
HIEU 3152History of the British Empire (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will focus primarily on the 'second' empire in Asia and Africa, although the first empire in the Americas will be our first topic. Topics covered include the slave plantations in the West Indies, the American Revolution, the rise of the British East India Company and its control of India, and the Scramble for Africa. Special emphasis will be placed on the environmental history of our points of debarkation.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2010
HIEU 3161The Medieval Church (3.00)
The history of the western church from the time of Constantine through the sixteenth century, based on a study of selected texts.
HIEU 3171Eastern Christianity (3.00)
Surveys the history of Christianity in the Byzantine world and the Middle East from late antiquity (age of emperor Justinian) until the fall of Constantinople. Emphasizes developments in theology, spirituality and art, and the relation of Christianity to Islam. Considers Eastern Christianity in modern times.
HIEU 3181Medieval Christianity (3.00)
Detailed study of the development of Christianity in the Middle Ages and of how it reflected upon itself in terms of theology, piety, and politics. Cross-listed as RELC 3181.
Course was offered Spring 2015
HIEU 3211Medieval and Renaissance Italy (3.00)
Surveys the development of the Italian city-state between 1050 and 1550, emphasizing the social and political context of Italian culture.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
HIEU 3215Dante's Italy (3.00)
This course investigates Italy's history and culture at the end of the Middle Ages through the life and writings of Dante Alighieri, Italy's greatest author of the medieval and early modern period. Through lectures and discussions on Dante's most important writings, students will be introduced to the culture of Italian city-states as well as to the most important literary and philosophical ideas of the late Middle Ages.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011
HIEU 3221The Culture of the Renaissance (3.00)
Surveys the growth and diffusion of educational, literary, and artistic innovations in Europe between 1300 and 1600.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIEU 3231Reformation Europe (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys the development of religious reform movements in continental Europe from c. 1450 to c. 1650 and their impact on politics, social life, science, and conceptions of the self. Cross-listed as RELC 3231.
HIEU 3241Later Medieval England (3.00)
A documentary history of English society from the Conquest to the death of Richard II.
HIEU 3251Imperial Spain and Portugal, 1469-1808 (3.00)
General survey of the Iberian peninsula from Ferdinand and Isabella to Napoleon, including the development of absolutism, the enforcement of religious orthodoxy, the conquest of the New World and the Iberian imperial systems, the price revolution, the 'decline' of Spain and the Bourbon reforms, and the arts and literature of the Golden Age.
HIEU 3261History of Russia to 1700 (3.00)
Topics include the history of the formation of the Kievan State, the Appanage period, Mongol domination and the emergence of the Muscovite state; foundations of the first Russian state, evolution of its institutions, cultural influences from the origin to the decline; and the rise of successor states and particularly the multi-national state of Moscow.
HIEU 3271Three Faiths, One Sea: The Early Modern Mediterranean (3.00)
The course will provide students with an overview of the Mediterranean world from the conquest of Constantinople (1453) to the displacement of the sea in a globalizing economy. The main purpose of this course is to demonstrate the cultural, political, and religious diversity of the Mediterranean region. Special emphasis is placed on Christian, Jews, and Muslim interaction.
HIEU 3291Stuart England (3.00)
Studies the history of England (and its foreign relations) from 1603 to 1714, with commentary on some major themes of early Hanoverian England to the end of Sir Robert Walpole's ministry. Includes newer interpretations on Stuart monarchy, the background and consequences of the Civil War, restoration ideology and politics in relation to the Cromwellian Interregnum, the Revolution of 1688, social and local history, and the creation of the first British Empire.
Course was offered Spring 2015
HIEU 3311Social History of Early Modern Europe (3.00)
Surveys social, economic, and demographic structure and change in pre-industrial Europe, focusing on social unrest and rebellions.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012
HIEU 3321The Scientific Revolution, 1450-1700 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the history of modern science in its formative period against the backdrop of classical Greek science and in the context of evolving scientific institutions and changing views of religion, politics, magic, alchemy, and ancient authorities.
HIEU 3322Science in the Modern Age: 1789-1950 (3.00)
This course covers major developments in modern science from the 18th through the 20th centuries in the fields of chemistry, biology, geology, and physics. Three scientists, Antone Lavosier, Charles Darwin, and Albert Einstein, will be discussed.
HIEU 3331Intellectual History of Early Modern Europe (3.00)
Analyzes the main currents of European thought in the 17th and 18th centuries. Emphasizes major social movements and cultural changes.
HIEU 3341Society and the Sexes in Europe from Late Antiquity to the Reformation (3.00)
Explores the changing constructions of gender roles and their concrete consequences for women and men in society; uses primary texts and secondary studies from late antiquity through the Reformation.
Course was offered Spring 2012
HIEU 3342Society and the Sexes in Europe from the Seventeenth Century to the Present (3.00)
Explores the changing constructions of gender roles and their concrete consequences for women and men in society; uses primary texts and secondary studies from the 17th century to the present.
HIEU 3352Modern German History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the political, social and cultural history of modern Germany from the French Revolution to the present. Cross-listed in the German department. Taught in English.
HIEU 3372German Jewish Culture and History (3.00)
This course provides a wide-ranging exploration of the culture and history of German Jewry from 1750 to 1939. It focuses on the Jewish response to modernity in Central Europe and the lasting transformations in Jewish life in Europe and later North America. Readings of such figures as: Moses Mendelssohn, Heinrich Heine, Rahel Varnhagen, Franz Kafka, Gershom Scholem, Martin Buber, Karl Marx, Rosa Luxembourg, Walter Benjamin, and Sigmund Freud.
HIEU 3382Revolutionary France, 1770-1815 (3.00)
This course will examine the social, cultural, intellectual and political history of France from the end of the Old Regime through the Napoleonic Empire. The origins, development, and outcome of the French Revolution will be the main focus. Attention will also be paid to the international legacy of various French revolutionary concepts and to the history of the interpretation of this critical period of upheaval.
HIEU 3390Nazi Germany (3.00)
Detailed survey of the historical origins, political structures, cultural dynamics, and every-day practices of the Nazi Third Reich. Cross-listed in the German department. Taught in English.
HIEU 3392Women, Men, and Politics in the Age of Democratic Revolutions, 1760-1848 (3.00)
Surveys the origins, development, and consequences of key revolutionary struggles of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, emphasizing changes in gender relations. Prerequisite: A course in history or gender studies.
HIEU 3402Nineteenth-Century Europe (3.00)
Surveys the major social, economic, and political trends between the defeat of the Napoleonic Empire and the First World War. Stresses the developments in Western Europe as industrialization, democracy, nationalism, and representative institutions took root.
HIEU 3412Twentieth-Century Europe (3.00)
Studies the main developments in European history from the turn of the century to the eve of the Second World War.
Course was offered Fall 2010
HIEU 3422Twentieth-Century Europe (3.00)
Studies the main developments in European history from the outbreak of the Second World War to the present.
HIEU 3432France Since 1815 (3.00)
Studies French politics and society from the defeat of Napoleon to De Gaulle's republic.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIEU 3442European History, 1890-1954 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys Continent's troubled history from the Victorian Age to the welfare state. Addresses features of modernization and industrialization, nationalism and imperialism, causes and consequences of both world wars, Communist and Fascist challenges, Weimar and Nazi Germany, the Great Depression and crisis of capitalism, the Holocaust and decline of old Europe, and Social Democratic transformation.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2011
HIEU 3452Jewish Culture and History in Eastern Europe (3.00)
This course is a comprehensive examination of the culture and history of East European Jewry from 1750 to 1935. Course cross-listed with YITR 3452.
Course was offered Spring 2012
HIEU 3462Neighbors and Enemies in Germany (3.00)
Explores the friend/foe nexus in Germany history, literature and culture, with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries.
HIEU 3471English Legal History to 1776 (3.00)
The development of legal institutions, legal ideas, and legal principles from the medieval period to the 18th century. Emphasizes the impact of transformations in politics, society, and thought on the major categories of English law: property, torts and contracts, corporations, family law, constitutional and administrative law, and crime.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
HIEU 3472Nineteenth Century Britain (3.00)
A history of Britain and the British Empire from the Union with Ireland in 1801 to the death of Queen Victoria in 1901.
Course was offered Fall 2009
HIEU 3482Twentieth Century Britain (3.00)
A history of Britain and the British Empire from the death of Queen Victoria in 1901 to the re-election of Tony Blair in 1001.
HIEU 3492The British Empire (3.00)
Surveys the rise, rule, and demise of the British Empire from the Seven Years War (1756-63) to decolonization after World War II.  Topics include the expansion and consolidation of empire, opposition, and resistance, and the cultural consequences of imperialism.
Course was offered Fall 2010
HIEU 3502History of Central Europe (3.00)
This lecture course will explore the 19th- and 20th-century history of Central Europe as both region and idea, tracing two stories in parallel: 1) the entangled history of Austrians, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Jews, Lithuanians, Poles, Slovaks, and Ukrainians; and 2) attempts by writers and scholars belonging to these groups (from Sigmund Freud to Milan Kundera) to 'imagine' their own versions of a Europe caught between 'East' and 'West.'
HIEU 3559New Course in European History (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of European History.
HIEU 3602Twentieth Century Spain (3.00)
Twentieth Century Spain
Course was offered Spring 2010
HIEU 3612Age of Reform and Revolution in Russia, 1855-1917 (3.00)
Studies the changes resulting from the wake of reforms following the Crimean War. Explores the social and political effects of efforts to modernize and industrialize Russia, which led to the growth of political and revolutionary opposition and the overthrow of the monarchy.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIEU 3622Russian Intellectual History in the 19th Century (3.00)
Studies the background of Westernization, rise of intelligentsia, development of radical and conservative trends, and the impact of intellectual ferment on Russian culture and politics to 1917.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2010
HIEU 3652Russian and Soviet Diplomatic History, 1850-Present (3.00)
Studies the foreign policy legacy of the Russian Empire to the present. Emphasizes World War I, foreign intervention in Russia, the Comintern, the Second World War and after, the Cold War, the expansion and decline of world communism, the collapse of the Soviet empire, and current Russian prospects.
HIEU 3672Revolutionary Russia (3.00)
Detailed study of the social, cultural, and political history of the revolutionary movement: the 1905 Revolution, the February Revolution, and the Bolshevik Revolution from Lenin to Stalin.
HIEU 3692The Holocaust (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course aims to clarify basic facts and explore competing explanations for the origins and unfolding of the Holocaust (the encounter between the Third Reich and Europe's Jews between 1933 and 1945) that resulted in the deaths of almost six million Jews.
HIEU 3702Russia as Multi-Ethnic Empire (3.00)
Traces and analyzes the ethno-religious complexion of the vast region governed by Russia and the USSR from the 16th century to the present. Special attention is given to the experiences of minorities such as Jews, the various Turkic-Muslim peoples, Ukrainians, Poles, and peoples of Transcaucasia, as well as the relations of these groups with the Russian state and ethnic Russian population.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013
HIEU 3712Spanish Culture & Civilization (3.00)
Spanish Culture & Civilization
HIEU 3721Witchcraft (3.00)
Surveys Western attitudes toward magic and witchcraft from ancient times to the present, with emphasis on the European age of witch hunting, 1450-1750. Cross-listed as RELG 3721. Prerequisite: First-year students not admitted except by instructor permission.
HIEU 3732European Social History, 1770-1890 (3.00)
Studies the evolution of private life from the era of early capitalism to the end of the nineteenth century. Focuses on family life, work experience, material conditions, women's roles, childhood, and youth.
HIEU 3742European Social History, 1890-1980 (3.00)
Studies the evolution of private life from the end of the nineteenth century to the present day. Focuses on family life, work experience, material conditions, women's roles, childhood, and youth.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
HIEU 3752Evolution of the International System, 1815-1950 (3.00)
Analyzes the evolution of great-power politics from the post-Napoleonic Congress of Vienna and the systems of Metternich and Bismarck to the great convulsions of the twentieth century and the Russo-American Cold War after World War II.
HIEU 3772Science in the Modern World (3.00)
Studies the development of scientific thought and institutions since 1700, emphasizing the increasing involvement of science in economic, social, political, and military affairs and its relations with philosophical and religious thought.
HIEU 3782Origins of Modern Thought, 1580-1943 (3.00)
Introduces central themes, theorists, and texts in secular European thought since 1580. Surveys the 'age of reason,' the Enlightenment, romanticism, historicism, positivism, existentialism, and related matters. Works by a variety of thinkers are read, explicated, and discussed.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
HIEU 3792Intellectual History of Modern Europe (3.00)
Studies the main currents of European thought in the 19th and 20th centuries. Emphasizes major social movements and cultural changes.
HIEU 3802Origins of Contemporary Thought (3.00)
Studies selected themes in intellectual history since the mid-19th century, focusing on Darwin, Nietzsche, Freud, Heidegger, and other thinkers, emphasizing the intellectual contexts out of which they came and to which they contributed.
HIEU 3812Marx (3.00)
Introduces the social theory of Karl Marx. What Marx said, why he said it, what he meant in saying it, and the significance thereof. Situates Marx's writing in the context of 19th-century intellectual history. Focuses on the coherence and validity of the theory and its subsequent history.
HIEU 3851History of London (3.00)
History of London
HIEU 4501Seminar in Pre-1700 European History (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pp. in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIEU 4502Seminar in Post-1700 European History (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pp. in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIEU 4511Colloquium in Pre-1700 European History (4.00)
The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquia prepare about 25 pages of written work. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2011
HIEU 4512Colloquium in Post-1700 European History (4.00)
A small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic. Frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students will prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See History DUS.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIEU 4559New Course in European History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of European History.
HIEU 4591Topics in Pre-1700 European History (3.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIEU 4592Topics in Post-1700 European History (3.00)
TTopics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
HIEU 4993Independent Study in European History (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent Study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Open to majors or non-majors.
HIEU 5001Dark Age Greece (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the structural, political, and conceptual rise of the Greek polis and explores other aspects of the archaeology, art, history, and literature of the 'iron age' and early archaic period (1000-600 BC) in Greece. Prerequisite: HIEU 2031 or equivalent
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2012
HIEU 5011Late Archaic Greece (3.00)
Examines the history of Greece in the late archaic age down to the end of the Persian wars. Prerequisite: HIEU 2031 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013
HIEU 5013The Early Medieval Mediterranean (3.00)
This course examines the Mediterranean world from AD 700 -1000, exploring aspects of its political, economic and cultural history. Trade and communication, the movement of goods, ideas and people will all come under scrutiny. Students will engage with historical and archaeological scholarship together with extensive primary sources (in translation) from the period. Prerequisite: HIEU 2061 or equivalent and/or HIEU 3141, HIEU 3131 or equivalent.
HIEU 5021Greece in the Fifth Century (3.00)
Examination of the political, diplomatic, and social history of Greece from the end of the Persian Wars in 479 b.c. to the end of the Peloponnesian War in 404/3 b.c. Investigates the origins, course, and importance of the latter war, the major watershed in classical Greek history. Prerequisite: HIEU 2031 or equivalent.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2009
HIEU 5031Greece in the Fourth Century (3.00)
Advanced course in Greek history that examines in detail the social and economic history of Greece from the end of the Peloponnesian War in 404 b.c. to the defeat of the Greek city-states at Chaeronea in 338. Prerequisite: HIEU 2041 or equivalent.
Course was offered Fall 2011
HIEU 5051Roman Empire (3.00)
Studies the founding and institutions of the Principate, the Dominate, and the decline of antiquity. Prerequisite: HIEU 2041 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2010
HIEU 5061Roman Imperialism (3.00)
Examines Roman transmarine expansion to determine how and why it happened, and what consequences it had, both in Rome and abroad. Prerequisite: HIEU 2041 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012
HIEU 5062Philosophy and Theory of History (3.00)
Course surveys tradition of 'philosophy of history' (ca. 1860--1960s) but focuses on the more recent genre of 'theory of history' (late 1960s/70s--present), which responds to recent historical genres and to new problems related to narrative, memory, trauma, counterfactuality, etc. Emphasis is on linking theory to specific historical and meta-historical instances (e.g., Arendt's Eichmann in Jerusalem, Friedlander's Nazi Germany and the Jews, 'trut
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014
HIEU 5082Modernity and History (3.00)
Surveys a range of philosophers and other writers who have reflected on the role of history in modern life. Prerequisite: Upper class standing or above, with one or more courses in relevant theory
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2009
HIEU 5141Thucydides (3.00)
A team-taught course reading Thucydides in ancient Greek, with attention to his style, the structure of his work, its literary qualities, and scholarly controveries about the author. Meets twice a week: one session to read the text together in the Greek, and the other to consider the historical and historiographical issues to which the text gives rise, with readings in modern scholarly literature.
Course was offered Spring 2012
HIEU 5302Nationality, Ethnicity, and Race in Modern Europe (3.00)
Colloquium on how categories of human identity have been conceived, applied, and experienced in Western and Eastern Europe from 1789 to the present. Topics include the construction of identities, national assimilation, inter-confessional conflict, colonialism, immigration, and the human sciences. Prerequisite: One course in modern European history or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2010
HIEU 5312Era of the World Wars, 1914-1945 (3.00)
A study of the major countries of Europe in the era 1914-1945, with special attention to international relations, and political, economic, and social developments. Most suitable for third- and fourth- year students with some background in European history and for graduate students.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011
HIEU 5352The British Economy Since 1850 (3.00)
Studies the structure, performance and policy in the British economy since 1850, focusing on the causes and consequences of Britain's relative economic decline. Cross listed as ECON 5352.
Course was offered Spring 2014
HIEU 5559New Course in European History (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of European History.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
HIEU 5662Nineteenth-Century Russian Intellectual History (3.00)
Readings and discussion of seminal Russian intellectuals and their ideas under the later Romanov Tsars. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
HIEU 5871Early Modern Europe Seminar (3.00)
This course is a specialized seminar in early modern European historiography. As a result, it focuses on a broad reading list that covers as many subjects, regions, and methodologies as possible. The course is divided by theme, rather than region, and covers such topics as social control, Scientific Revolution, women and gender, and global Christianity.
HIEU 5882Modern Europe, 1750-1890 (3.00)
This course aims to expose graduate and advanced undergraduates students to the grand narrative of modern European history and, simultaneously, to provide them with insight into the latest historiographical trends and emerging conceptual conventions in this research field.
HIEU 5892Europe since 1890 (3.00)
A discussion course on key topics in the transnational history of Modern Europe since 1890. A capstone for majors in the field, it is also open to others. Topics include old and new ways of doing history, Imperialism, World War I, postwar capitalism and its critics, Communism and Fascism, the Great Depression, the Holocaust, the Cold War, the path toward European Union, the Welfare State, German Reunification, and the end of the Cold War.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014
HIEU 7001Colloquium in Medieval European History (3.00)
The first semester of a two-semester sequence of graduate colloquia introducing students to the major themes in European history and historiography in the period before the eighteenth century and structured around central themes in medieval history.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
HIEU 7002Colloquium in Early Modern European History (3.00)
The second semester of a two-semester sequence of graduate colloquia introducing students to the major themes in European history and historiography in the period before the eighteenth century and structured around central themes in early modern European history.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2010
HIEU 7003Colloquium in Modern European History I (3.00)
The first semester of a two-semester sequence of graduate colloquia introducing students to the major themes in European history and historiography in the period from the eighteenth century to the present and structured around central themes in European history between c. 1750 and c. 1870.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIEU 7013Anthropology of Ancient Greece (3.00)
A survey of anthropological methods useful for the study of the past: simultaneously an economic introduction to the Great Books of anthropology, to a prominent aspect of contemporary classical scholarship, and to the opportunities and problems presented by using the methods of one field to illuminate another.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2011
HIEU 7014Ancient History (3.00)
Introduces non-literary materials of use to the historian in correcting and/or amplifying the literary record, including inscriptions, papyri, coins, etc.
HIEU 7071Fragmentary Roman Historians (3.00)
This class reads the many fragments of Roman Republican historians and learns how to analyze them from three perspectives: linguistic (including textual problems); literary; and historical. Why did early Romans, many of them active statesmen and generals, write history? What themes are perceptible in their surviving fragments? What was the historical context of the author, and what was the historical contribution of his work?
Course was offered Fall 2011
HIEU 7211The Renaissance (3.00)
Studies European politics and society from the commercial revolution to Cateau Cambresis.
HIEU 7261Early Modern England (3.00)
Readings and discussion on special topics in the period 1485 to 1760.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2009
HIEU 7301History of Science (3.00)
Introduces the historiography of science, and especially to new approaches which integrate the history of the natural and social sciences into intellectual, social, political, and economic history.
HIEU 7471European Economic History (3.00)
Intensive reading and discussion of topics in European economic history.
Course was offered Fall 2013
HIEU 7559New Course in European History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of European History.
HIEU 7782History of Human Rights (3.00)
A survey of the new field of human rights historiography, focusing on the growth of the academic discipline, current debates, and future directions for research.
HIEU 8011Ancient History (3.00)
Topics to be chosen by the instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIEU 8452Twentieth Century Europe (3.00)
In this graduate seminar on Europe in the twentieth century students are asked to produce in the course of the semester an original work (25-30 pages long) based on primary sources. They will develop an argument, place it within the historiography and relevant methodologies, fine the relevant sources, and craft a narrative. The course covers all countries in Europe. The focus of the course is directed to exploration in cultural history.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2010
HIEU 8461Twentieth-Century Europe and Russia (3.00)
For students working in any geographical area of 20th-century Europe. Topics selected by students in consultation with instructor. Helps students begin research for M.A. theses and doctoral dissertations.
HIEU 8559New Course in European History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of European History.
HIEU 8642Soviet Domestic and Foreign Policy (3.00)
Offered as required.
HIEU 9021Philosophy and Theory of History (3.00)
In the last 25 years the philosophy and theory of history has been revitalized, with three vibrant international journals now publishing and thought-provoking books and articles appearing every year. This tutorial will quickly cover the classic literature and issues in the field and, more intensively, the recent literature. Emphasis will be on those segments of the literature most relevant to envisaged dissertation themes.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9022History of Ideas-Intellectual History: Modern Europe (3.00)
This tutorial focuses on European-sourced conceptions and theories, with an emphasis on modernity in the broades senses. Characteristically, students will negotiate with the instructor a set of themes and texts to consider, e.g., notions of knowledge, interpretation, labor, identity, civil society, revolution.. These should be related to the student's projected dissertation area.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9023Tutorial in the History of the Modern British Empire (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This graduate-level tutorial introduces the major themes, debates, and methods of historical writing on the British Empire from around 1750. It is intended particularly, though not exclusively, as field preparation for the general examination. Topics include the uses of expert knowledge, the peculiarities of settler colonialism, the lure of liberalism as imperial ideology, and the role of violence.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9024Tutorial in the History of Modern Britain (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This tutorial introduces the major themes, debates, and methods of historical writing on modern Britain. It is intended particularly, though not exclusively, as field preparation for the general examination. Topics include the domestic ramifications of war and empire, the expanding reach of the state and the market, the adaptability of tradition, the contradictions of liberalism, and the meanings of modernity.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9025Tutorial in the Late Roman Republic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This tutorial will cover the most tumultuous period in Roman Republican history, that which stretches from 133 BC to the establishment of Octavian (Augustus) as the first emperor in 27 BC.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9026Tutorial in Early Modern British History (3.00)
Considers developments in the British Isles and its nascent empire in the 16th and 17th centuries. Focuses on historiography of the Reformation and persistent religious conflicts, the causes and nature of the Civil Wars, and the origins of empire.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9027Tutorial in English Legal History (3.00)
Considers key ideas and practices in English law from the late medieval period. Attention given to institutions, their development, and their interaction. Legal change will be studied in its social, political, and economic contexts. Also explores transformations in English law as it moved across a burgeoning empire.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9028Tutorial in British Legal and Political Thought (3.00)
Considers major texts in legal and political thought of the 17th and 18th centuries. Focuses on canonical works by thinkers such as Hobbes, Harrington, Sidney, Locke, Smith, and Blackstone. Texts will be appoached from within their historical contexts.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9029Tutorial in the History of Reformation Europe (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys the history and historiography of European Christianity c. 1450-1650.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9030Tutorial in the History of Early Modern Europe (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the history and historiography of Europe, c. 1450-1750. It provides a broad introduction to early modern society and culture, with particular emphasis on the transformations that reshaped Europe in this period, such as the emergence of the early modern state, the division of Christendom, and global exploration.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIEU 9031Tutorial in Anglo-Saxon History (3.00)
This course is intended to introduce graduate students to the study of Anglo-Saxon England from the fifth to the eleventh centuries, its historiography and the range of methodologies and disciplinary approaches applied to its analysis. The class is intended to be timely and comprehensive. Archaeology, material culture and the close analysis of key primary sources and attendant scholarship will all be addressed.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIEU 9032Tutorial in Modern Jewish History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This tutorial explores the major historiographical literature of modern jewish history, with an emphasis on core themes of political, cultural, and religious patterns, issues of periodization, and the question of its relationship to other fields of modern history.
Course was offered Fall 2016
History-Latin American History
HILA 1501Introductory Seminar in Latin American History (3.00)
Intended for first- or second-year students, this course introduces the study of history. Seminars involve reading, discussing, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major history.
HILA 1559New Course in Latin American History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Latin American History.
HILA 2001Colonial Latin America, 1500-1824 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces major developments and issues in the study of Latin American history from Native American societies on the eve of the Spanish Conquest to the wars of national independence in the early 19th century.
HILA 2002Modern Latin America, 1824 to Present (3.00)
Introduces the history of Latin America from national independence in the early 19th century to the present.
HILA 2110Latin American Civilization (3.00)
Latin American Civilization
HILA 2201The History of the Caribbean (3.00)
The History of the Caribbean
HILA 2559New Course in Latin American History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Latin American History.
HILA 3031Mexico From Conquest to Nation (3.00)
Studies Mexican history from 1519 to 1854, emphasizing Spanish/Indian relations, problems of periodization in cultural, economic, and social history, the state and the church in public life, the significance of national independence, and regional variation in all of these subjects.
HILA 3032Mexico, Revolution and Evolution, 1854 to Present (3.00)
Studies Mexican history since the wars of reform in the 1850s. The Revolution, 1910-1920, its origins and meaning for modern Mexico, is the centerpiece. Topics include political ideas, church and state, the growth of nationalism and the state, economic changes, urbanization, land reform, and the intractable problem of inequality in the 20th century.
HILA 3051Modern Central America (3.00)
Studies the history of Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and El Salvador from 19th century fragmentation, oligarchic, foreign, and military rule, to the emergence of popular nationalisms.
HILA 3061History of Modern Brazil (3.00)
Explores Brazilian history from Independence to the present day. Through an interdisciplinary and comparative approach, the course examines the legacy of slavery, the importance of popular culture, and debates over national identity in the making of a distinctively ambiguous Brazilian 'modernity,' broadly understood.
HILA 3071History of Colonial Brazil (3.00)
This three-hundred level class will provide students from the History department with the intellectual tools to understand the History of early Brazil in a comparative and transnational way. The class places Brazil in the broader context of Atlantic, underlining contacts with Africa and establishing comparisons with other colonial experiences throughout the Atlantic from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HILA 3111Public Life in Modern Latin America (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the forces shaping the emerging nations of Latin America since independence, emphasizing the dynamic reproduction of hierarchies that correspond to the patrimonial, aristocratic, and populist legitimization of social, cultural, and political relations in city life.
HILA 3201History of the Caribbean, 1500-2000 (3.00)
The Caribbean is a region of the Atlantic world bounded by Central America and the north of South America, and by an arc of islands which runs from Trinidad in the south, to the Bahamas in the north, and Cuba in the west. This course surveys its history from the pre-Columbian era to the present, with special emphasis on the Anglophone territories. It is at the same time an introduction to the intellectual history of the region, since readings are chosen almost exclusively from within its traditions.
HILA 3559New Course in Latin American History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Latin American History.
HILA 4501Seminar in Latin American History (4.00)
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. Seminar work results primarily in the preparation of substantial (ca. 25 pp. in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HILA 4511Colloquium in Latin American History (4.00)
The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquia prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HILA 4559New Course in Latin American History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Latin American History.
HILA 4591Topics in Latin American History (3.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
Course was offered Spring 2010
HILA 4701The Inquisition in Spain and Latin America (3.00)
Explores the history of the ecclesiastical court dedicated to the eradication of heresy in early modern Spain, its impact on culture, religion and social behavior. History majors may submit written work and write exams in English; Spanish majors are expected to write in Spanish. Cross-listed with SPAN 4701. Prerequisite:At lest on 4000 level Spanish course.
HILA 4993Independent Study in Latin American History (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent Study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Open to majors or non-majors.
HILA 5559New Course in Latin American History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Latin American History.
HILA 7001Colonial Latin America (3.00)
A readings course open to graduate students with a reading knowledge of Spanish.
HILA 7559New Course in Latin American History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Latin American History.
HILA 8559New Course in Latin American History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Latin American History.
History-Middle Eastern History
HIME 1501Introductory Seminar in Middle East History (3.00)
Introduces the study of history intended for first- or second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussing, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
HIME 1559New Course in Middle Eastern History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Middle Eastern History
HIME 2001History of the Middle East and North Africa, C 500-1500 (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the history of the Middle East and North Africa from late antiquity to the rise to superpower status of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. Topics include the formation of Islam and the first Arab-Islamic conquests; the fragmentation of the empire of the caliphate; the historical development of Islamic social, legal, and political institutions; science and philosophy; and the impact of invaders (Turks, Crusaders, and Mongols).
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
HIME 2002History of the Middle East and North Africa, ca. 1500-Present (3.00)
As a continuation of HIME 201 (which is not a prerequisite), this course surveys the historical evolution of the Middle East and North Africa, i.e., the region stretching from Morocco to Afghanistan, and from the Balkans and Anatolia to the Arabian Peninsula. Topics include the main political configurations of the area from the birth of Islam until the Mongol aftermath; the rise of the 'gunpowder Empires' of the 16th century; the Ottoman and Safavid (Iran) states; and the modern nation-state systems of the present century, ca. 1980. The dominant political, religious, economic, social, and cultural features of Middle Eastern peoples and societies are examined, as are relationships between the region and other parts of Eurasia, particularly Western Europe.
HIME 2012Palestine 1948 (3.00)
This course explores the dramatic war of 1948 in Palestine from the UN partition resolution of November 29, 1947 to the cease-fire agreements in early 1949. It covers the political, military progression of the war, within international and decolonization contexts, while paying special attention to the two major outcomes of the war and how they came about: Jewish independence and Palestinian dispossession.
HIME 2559New Course in Middle Eastern History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Middle Eastern History.
Course was offered Fall 2009
HIME 3191Christianity and Islam (3.00)
Studies Christianity in the Middle East in the centuries after the rise of Islam.
HIME 3192From Nomads to Sultans: the Ottoman Empire, 1300-1700 (3.00)
A survey of the history of the Ottoman Empire from its obscure origins around 1300 to 1700, this course explores the political, military, social, and cultural history of this massive, multi-confessional, multi-ethnic, inter-continental empire which, at its height, encompassed Central and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
HIME 3559New Course in Middle Eastern History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Middle Eastern History.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2011, Spring 2010
HIME 3571Arab History at the Movies (3.00)
This interdisciplinary course uses cinema as a vehicle to introduce students without a knowledge of Arabic to the perspectives of Arab peoples on their own history. Includes popular movies on the rise of Islam, Crusades, World War I, colonialism, modern city life, women's liberation,war, terrorism. Students read relevant history and learn critical theory on collective memory, propaganda, modernity, revolution, and gender.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
HIME 4501Seminar in Middle East and North Africa History (4.00)
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pages in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012
HIME 4511Colloquium in Middle East History (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topics of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquia prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIME 4559New Course in Middle Eastern History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Middle Eastern History.
HIME 4591Topics in Middle Eastern History (3.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2009
HIME 4993Independent Study in Middle Eastern History (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent Study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Open to majors or non-majors.
HIME 5052World War I in the Middle East (3.00)
World War I set the stage for many conflicts in the 20th-century Middle East. This course examines the last attempt to build a pluralistic, constitutional realm under the Ottoman empire; how that world crumbled in the Balkan wars and Great War; the Young Turks' relations with Germany; Lawrence of Arabia and the Arab Revolt; the Armenian genocide; women and peasants' suffering; the Balfour Declaration and start of the Palestine conflict.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Spring 2011
HIME 5559New Course in Middle Eastern History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Middle Eastern History.
Course was offered Spring 2015
HIME 7011History and Historiography of the Middle East, ca. 570-1500 (3.00)
Introduces the history and historiography of the medieval Middle East and North Africa (areas from Morocco to Iran) from the period immediately preceding the rise of Islam until the Mongol invasions of the 13th century. Primarily a readings-and-discussion colloquium devoted to political, social, economic, and cultural evolution of the regions and peoples situated in arid and semi-arid zones stretching from Gibraltar to the Oxus River. After surveying the general contours of the field, and isolating the principal scholarly approaches to it, the course proceeds chronologically, starting with the Byzantine and Sassanian Empires in the 6th century and concluding with assessment of the Turkic-Mongolian impact upon the historical configuration of the regions. Prerequisite: HIME 2001.
HIME 7021History and Historiography of the Middle East, ca. 1500-Present (3.00)
Introduces the history and historiography of the early modern and modern Middle East and North Africa from the period of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires until the emergence of a system of nation-states in the 20th century. Primarily a readings-and-discussion colloquium devoted to the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the region. Prerequisite: HIME 2001, 2002, or HIME 7011.
HIME 7031Colonialism and Nation-Building in the Arab World (3.00)
Debate on the effects of European colonial rule has been revived in the decade since the United States occupied Iraq. We W engage the debate by studying the effect of foreign rule on one region, the Arab world: French and British colonization of Algeria and Egypt in the long 19th-century; the League of Nations' mandates in Syria and Iraq after World War I; and finally Americans' effort to rebuild the Iraqi state since 2003. Prerequisite: One prior course on colonialism or on Arab history
Course was offered Spring 2013
HIME 7559New Course in Middle Eastern History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Middle Eastern History.
Course was offered Spring 2012
HIME 9023Tutorial in the History of the Medieval Middle East and North Africa (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This tutorial surveys the historiography of the medieval Middle East and North Africa (broadly construed), from pre-Islamic Arabia through the Ottoman conquest of the Mamluk Sultanate, which reunified the eastern half of the Mediterranean for the first time in a millennium. Readings introduce the major dynasties between Iberia and Central Asia, from the Umayyads to the Ottomans, and the seminal texts that have shaped the field.
Course was offered Fall 2016
History-South Asian History
HISA 1501Introductory Seminar in South Asia (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the study of history intended for first- or second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussion, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
HISA 1559New Course in South Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian History
HISA 2001History and Civilization of Classical India (3.00)
Studies the major elements of South Asian civilization, from the Stone Age to 1200, including the Indus Valley, Vedic literatures, Buddhism, Jainism, Epic traditions, the caste system, Mauryan and Guptan Empires, and devotional Hinduism.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
HISA 2002History and Civilization of Medieval India (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the social, political, economic and cultural history of South Asia from 1200 to 1800, from the Turkic invasions through the major Islamic dynasties, especially the Mughal Empire, to the establishment of English hegemony in the maritime provinces.
HISA 2003History of Modern India (3.00)
Surveys 200 years of Indian history from the mid-18th century to the present, focusing on the imperial/colonial encounter with the British Raj before Independence, and the social and political permutations of freedom in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka since.
HISA 2559New Course in South Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian history.
HISA 3001History of Muslim India (3.00)
Studies the nature of Islamic political dominance in a non-Muslim society; Turko-Afghan and Mughal political institutions; art, letters and learning under the Delhi Sultanate, regional rulers and Mughals; and religious and cultural life during the Muslim period in South Asia.
HISA 3002India From Akbar to Victoria (3.00)
Studies the society and politics in the Mughal Empire, the Empire's decline and the rise of successor states, the English as a regional power and their expansion, and social, economic and political change under British paramountcy, including the 1857 Revolt.
HISA 3003Twentieth-Century South Asia (3.00)
Surveys 100 years of Indian history, defining the qualities of the world's first major anti-colonial movement of nationalism and the changes and cultural continuities of India's democratic policy in the decades since 1947.
HISA 3004India's Partition: Literature, Culture, Politics (3.00)
India's Partition and its far-reaching consequences may be productively studied from several different perspectives. This course juxtaposes select novels, films, contemporary writings, and some secondary sources to reflect on a few of the big questions thrown up by this event. These include the place of minorities in the subcontinent and the changing nature of center-state relations in the subcontinent after 1947.
Course was offered Fall 2014
HISA 3111Social and Political Movements in Twentieth-Century India (3.00)
Considers the relationships between land, people, and politics in modern South Asia.
HISA 3121History of Women in South Asia (3.00)
Surveys the evolving definitions and roles of women in the major social and cultural traditions of South Asia, i.e., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
HISA 3559New Course in South Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian history.
HISA 4501Seminar in South Asia (4.00)
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pages in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HISA 4511Colloquium in South Asia (4.00)
The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquia prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HISA 4559New Course in South Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian history.
HISA 4591Topics in South Asian History (3.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
HISA 4993Independent Study in South Asia (1.00 - 3.00)
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent Study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Enrollment is open to majors or non-majors.
HISA 5021Historiography of Early Modern South Asia (3.00)
Analyzes historical sources and historians of political systems in Muslim India until the rise of British power.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2012
HISA 5101Economic History of India (3.00)
Studies regional economic systems prior to European penetration; the establishment and growth of European trading companies in the 17th and 18th centuries; commercialization of agriculture; the emergence of a unified Indian economy in the 19th century; and industrialization and economic development in the 20th.
HISA 5559New Course in South Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian history.
Course was offered Fall 2014
HISA 7111Peasant Movements in Modern India (3.00)
Considers agrarian relationships and the economic conflict in those relations that give rise to peasant movements in the 19th and 20th centuries. Discussions are based on texts concerned with peasant societies.
HISA 7559New Course in South Asian Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian history.
HISA 8061Social History of Modern India (3.00)
Research and writing utilizing gazetteers, settlement reports, censuses, and other sources.
HISA 8111Peasant Movements in Modern Indian History (3.00)
A workshop seminar on peasant movements in modern India, Bengla Desh, and Pakistan utilizing original documents.
HISA 8559New Course in South Asian History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian history.
History-General History
HIST 1501Introductory Seminar in History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the study of history intended for first- and second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussion, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
HIST 1559New Course in General History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
HIST 2001Many Worlds: A History of Humanity Before Ca 1800 (4.00)
This is the first in a two-semester sequence of lecture courses in world history. It presents a balanced historical perspective on the many separate worlds (cultures, civilizations) in which people lived before modernity and globalization became prominent in the nineteenth century. The historical perspective highlights human experiences shared in all world eras and areas, from largest to smallest, by stressing recurring processes of change.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012
HIST 2002The Modern World: Global History since 1760 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a survey course in modern world history. It covers a period in which the main historical questions about what happened, and why, more and more involve global circumstances, global beliefs about those conditions, and global structures to solve problems. This course can therefore be an essential foundation for other courses dwelling on particular regions or nations.
HIST 2011History of Human Rights (3.00)
This course surveys the modern history of human rights, focusing on political, legal, and intellectual trends from the late 18th century to the present.
Course was offered Fall 2012
HIST 2012History of Communism (3.00)
A comparative, global history of communism: from the rise of Marxism in the nineteenth century, to the establishment of Marxist-Leninist regimes across the globe in the twentieth century, to the collapse of communism in the 1980s.
HIST 2050World History (3.00)
This course will trace the relationship between humankind and the world in which he/she lives.
HIST 2051History of the Modern World (3.00)
This course will use paradigms from which to extrapolate models for understanding the world as a whole. Topics include early exploration, the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution, the great Muslim empires, Western colonialism, World War I, the rise of fascism and communism, World War II and the postcolonial world. We will pay particular attention to those areas we will be visiting.
HIST 2060History of Christianity II (3.00)
Survey of Christianity in the Medieval, Reformation, and Modern Periods.
HIST 2062Global Environmental History (3.00)
This course examines the relationship between humanity and the global biosphere from the prehistoric era to present. Focus will be given to the modern era by placing environmental transformations at the center of the history of globalization. Topics will include industrialization, energy, pandemics, invasive species, warfare, climate change, land development, and conceptions of environment, health, and disease. d nature in Sri Lanka, and Mao's was against nature in postcolonial China, etc.
Course was offered Summer 2015, Spring 2010
HIST 2151History of U.S.-Latin American Relations in the 20th Century (3.00)
The course traces the history of U.S. relations with Latin America in the 20th century, with a special emphasis on the role U.S. intelligence played in making policy decisions.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
HIST 2201Technology in World History (3.00)
Surveys how cultures have developed technology from the earliest times to the end of the twentieth century. Includes both western and non-western cultures and explores how different cultures have used technology to produce economic abundance, social order, and cultural meaning. No technical or scientific expertise required.
Course was offered Fall 2012
HIST 2210Epidemics, Pandemics, and History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers epidemic diseases such as plague, cholera, smallpox, tuberculosis, malaria, and AIDS in world history since 1500.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
HIST 2559New Course in General History (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
HIST 3041The British Empire in the 18th Century (3.00)
Surveys the history of the First British Empire to 1815, with concentration on the 18th century and on the loss of the American Colonies as a breaking point. Explores problems inherent in the imperial relationship between Mother Country and colonies and is an introduction to studies in colonialism and imperialism as they relate to the histories of England, early America, the West Indies, and South Asia and Africa.
HIST 3111Technology and Cross-Cultural Exchanges in Global History (3.00)
An interdisciplinary, historical exploration of the globalization of sociotechnical systems over the past 500 years. How have various cultures responded to imported technologies and the organizations and values that accompany them? What can this teach us about our own "technological ideology" today?
Course was offered Fall 2011
HIST 3112Ecology and Globalization in the Age of European Expansion (3.00)
Grounded in the field of environmental history, this course examines the ways in which environmental changes and perceptions of nature have interacted with socio-economic structures and processes associated with the expansion of Europe since the 15th century.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011
HIST 3152The Cold War, 1945-1990 (3.00)
This class investigates the global rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the second half of the twentieth century. The class will explore major global events such as the division of Europe, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the spread of the cold war into the developing world, the revolutions of 1989, and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
HIST 3162War and Society in the Twentieth Century (3.00)
This class will explore the impact of war upon society during the twentieth century, including World Wars I and II; conflicts in Korea and Vietnam; wars of national liberation and decolonization; and small-scale 'counter-insurgency' conflicts. Topics covered include: popular mobilization for war;civil liberties in wartime; civilian casualties; the ethics of violence; genocide; technology; and cultural production in wartime societies.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012
HIST 3201History, Museums, and Interpretation (3.00)
Overview of the issues and challenges involved in historical interpretation at public history sites, primarily in the United States. Includes a review of general literature on public history, exploration of diverse sources frequently used, and analysis of some recent public history controversies.
HIST 3211History of Sexuality in the West (3.00)
Surveys changes in sexual behavior and attitudes in Europe and the United States since ancient times, with particular attention to the moment of major breaks. The politics of forming sexual norms and imposing them on society is also examined.
HIST 3221Zionism and the Creation of the State of Israel (3.00)
This course seeks to comprehend Israel's origins, development, and conflicts from the rise of Zionism to creation of the State of Israel in 1948. Major topics of discussion include the Jewish national movement and its ideological origins; the development of Jewish settlement in Palestine (the Yishuv); the origins of the conflict between Jews and Arabs in Palestine; the emergence of a Hebrew culture in Palestine; the struggle for statehood; and the war of 1948.
HIST 3231Exhibiting Jews: The Jewish Museum (3.00)
Explores Jewish museums as sites of cultural display that restore, preserve, and communicate the sacred. Topics will include: the culture of contemporary exhibits (i.e. the common topics reflected, the style and design of exhibits), the ways in which nationalism or regionalism affect the ways Jewishness is presented, and the comparative emphasis on history, religion, and art as Jewishness is presented, and the comparative emphasis on history, religion, and art as reflections of ethnographic, cultural, and/or aesthetic barometers for identity formation.
HIST 3281Genocide (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
History of genocide and other forms of one-sided, state-sponsored mass killing in the twentieth century. Case studies include the Armenian genocide, the Holocaust, the Rwandan genocide, and the mass killings that have taken place under Communist regimes (e.g., Stalin's USSR, Mao's China, Pol Pot's Cambodia).
HIST 3301South Atlantic Migration (3.00)
An exploration of migrations and other related human movements as they have shaped the societies of the South Atlantic region of what is now the United States (FL-GA-SC-NC-VA on the mainland), and Puerto Rico-Virgin Islands in the Caribbean.
HIST 3352The First World War (3.00)
At the Great War's centennial, we take stock of how it shaped life in the 20th century for peoples around the globe. Movies, memoirs, government reports and other texts throw light on causes of the war, the human carnage of 1914-18, Woodrow Wilson's effort to end war forever with a League of Nations, the demise of liberalism and the rise of fascism and communism in postwar Europe, and the launch of anti-colonial movements in Asia and Africa.
Course was offered Spring 2015
HIST 3371The Impact of Printing, 1450-1900 (3.00)
Studies the impact of the printing press on western European and American culture.
HIST 3411The Modern World, 1890-1943 (3.00)
This is the first half of a course about modern world history, selecting episodes beginning in the last decade of the 19th century and ending in the last decade of the twentieth. The second half of the course is offered in the spring. Each can be taken on their own. The approach of the course is to be selective, concentrating on particular places and times, on big ideas and fateful choices.
HIST 3412The Modern World, 1944-1991 (3.00)
This is the second half of a course about modern world history, selecting episodes beginning as the post-World War II world comes into view and ending in the early 1990s. The first half of the course is offered in the fall. Each can be taken on their own. The approach of the course is to be selective, concentrating on particular places and times, on big ideas and fateful choices.
Course was offered Spring 2010
HIST 3452The Second World War (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides a survey of the greatest, most destructive war in human history. Perhaps 50 million people were killed in the Second World War, and the conflict reached every corner of the globe. Its political, social, and human consequences were vast and shape the world we live in today.
HIST 3559New Course in General History (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
HIST 3611Espionage and Intelligence in the 20th Century (3.00)
The course examines the role of intelligence and espionage in the 20th century. It compares and contrasts the U.S. effort with British and Soviet operations. It looks at the impact of technology on intelligence activities and its influence on policy decisions.
HIST 3775Americans in the Middle East (3.00)
This course offers a history of Americans' involvement in the Middle East and responses to them. Using new approaches to international history, we study 19th-century pilgrimages to the Holy Land, Wilsonian diplomacy, oil businesses, philanthropists, Zionists, spies in the Cold War, and finally the soldiers who fought the Iraq war. Students write a final paper based on research at the Library of Congress or National Archives.
Course was offered January 2015, Summer 2014
HIST 3854Reasoning from History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course reviews some common traps in historical reasoning and suggests ways of avoiding them.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIST 4400Topics in Economic History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Comparative study of the historical development of selected advanced economies (e.g., the United States, England, Japan, continental Europe). The nations covered vary with instructor. Cross-listed with ECON 4400.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIST 4501Major Seminar (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pages in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIST 4511Major Colloquium (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquial prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2012
HIST 4559New Course in General History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
Course was offered Spring 2012
HIST 4591Topics in History (3.00 - 4.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
HIST 4592Topics in History (4.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
HIST 4890Distinguished Majors Program-Special Colloquium (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies historical approaches, techniques, and methodologies introduced through written exercises and intensive class discussion. Normally taken during the third year. Prerequisite: Open only to students admitted to the Distinguished Majors Program.
HIST 4990Distinguished Majors Program-Special Seminar (0.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes problems in historical research. Preparation and discussion of fourth-year honors theses. Normally taken during the fourth year. Intended for students who will be in residence during their entire fourth year.  Prerequisite: Open only to students admitted to the Distinguished Majors Program.
HIST 4991Distinguished Majors Program-Special Seminar (6.00)
Analyzes problems in historical research.  Preparation and discussion of fourth-year honors theses.  Intended for Distinguished Majors who will have studied abroad in the fall of their fourth year. Prerequisite: Open only to students admitted to the Distinguished Majors Program.
HIST 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Enrollment is open to majors or non-majors.
HIST 5002Global History (3.00)
Reading, discussion, and analysis of classic as well as contemporary works of scholarship on global history.
Course was offered Spring 2013
HIST 5031Quantitative Analysis of Historical Data (3.00)
The social scientific approach to historical inquiry, the formulation of theories, and their testing with historical data. Includes extensive directed readings in quantitative history and training in quantitative methods, sampling, the organization of a data-set, and data analysis. Prerequisite: Introductory course in statistics or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2013
HIST 5062Commerce, Culture, and Consumption in World History (3.00)
Explores the circulation of goods throughout the world in the early modern and modern periods, and its cultural implications and consequences. Readings approach trade from a number of standpoints, including commodities, traders, trade routes, media of exchange, and consumers. Most major world areas will be represented, but there will be particular emphasis on Europe and its commercial relations with non-European lands and peoples.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2010
HIST 5063Theory and/of History: Recent Perspectives (3.00)
The course examines theoretical perspectives relevant to the discovery and interpreting of historical phenomena. Topics include memory; identity; trauma; narrative; practices of inference; nation-state and trans-nationality; space; and the role of normative assumptions. Likely authors include B. Anderson, Bourdieu, Brubaker, Confino, Flyvbjerg, Geertz, Ginzburg, Kuhn, LaCapra, Megill, Moyn, J. C. Scott, J. W. Scott, Sewell, Weber, White. Prerequisites: Minimum admission standard: 3rd year undergrad. Undergrads must request permission and see the instructor before the class starts.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIST 5077Pius XII, Hitler, the US and World War II (3.00)
For the past forty years the role of Pius XII and the Vatican during World War II has been controversial. This seminar will look at that controversy and place it in the context of newly available archival material. The studnets will read severalbooks on both sides of the question and then present their own research papers, the topics of which will be chosen in consultation with the professor.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2012, Fall 2010
HIST 5092Multiculturalism in the Ottoman Empire (3.00)
Study of how a large empire governed a diverse population, between 1453 and 1918, from the perspective of concerns about recent nationalist, racial and ethnic conflicts in modern nation states. Course 1st examines how the Ottomans managed relations between ethnic and religious groups to 1750, then the reasons for increased communial conflicts after 1750, and their efforts to re-engineer relations among groups along liberal, constitutional lines.
HIST 5111Slavery in World History (3.00)
Historical study of  'slavery' from very early times through the nineteenth century, on a global scale (including ancient Mediterranean, Islamic world, Africa, Europe, and the Americas).
Course was offered Spring 2014
HIST 5559New Course in General History (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
HIST 5621Genocide (3.00)
Readings and discussion of the history of genocide and other forms of one-sided, state-sponsored mass killing in the twentieth century.
HIST 5920History of Documentary Photography (3.00)
Examines the history of documentary photography, the work of some of the most significant documentary photographers of the past and the present, and the ethical and theoretical issues which surround documentary practice.
HIST 6559New Course in General History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
HIST 7001Approaches to Historical Study (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed to introduce students to a wide range of historical approaches.
HIST 7002Graduate Colloquium on World History (3.00)
Introduces graduate students in History to the growing literature on world history, with emphasis on the epistemology of history, both the usual regional fields and history on broader scales. Supports the qualifying examination fields for the PhD. May be taken, with instructor approval, at any point in the graduate program.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIST 7011Atlantic World (3.00)
Introduces graduate students in all fields of history to their overlapping and complementing aspects in an Atlantic context from the fifteenth through the eighteenth centuries. It distinguishes a historical epistemology significantly distinct from, but also integral to, any of its component fields. Thus it supports regional graduate history fields and dissertation research. It also orients students toward development of qualifications to meet the "world history" component of many current teaching positions. Graduate students in other departments may find the colloquium a useful enhancement to their primary academic agendas, as well as for reflection on the relationships of thinking historically to their own academic disciplines. ABDs are welcome to participate in the colloquium as a dissertation-writing workshop.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
HIST 7021History and Historiography of Empire (3.00)
This colloquium will consider how to think historically about empire in comparative and transnational context. We will depart from the nation-state as the fundamental unit of inquiry, looking instead to: flows of goods, people, biota and ideas across borders; the formation of networks of trade, identity and influence; the formation of communites in the interstices of global geography; empire as a pivot of international power.
HIST 7051Economic History (3.00)
Extensive directed readings on selected topics, covering both substantive historical literature and relevant theoretical works. Students must write a minimum of two papers during the term.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
HIST 7061Comparative Readings in British America and Latin America Before 1800 (3.00)
Graduate colloquium devoted to comparative readings in colonial Latin America and colonial British America, co-taught by specialists in each of the respective fields. Identifies broad areas of similarity and contrast in the settlement and development of the two colonial societies.
HIST 7071Methods in Social History (3.00)
A colloquium open to students in all fields and periods. Examines new approaches, methods, and subject matter in the broad area of social history.
HIST 7161Forced Migration, Genocide, and Human Rights: A Transnational History (3.00)
This course explores in a comparative, transnational approach the modern global history of forced migration, genocide, and human rights with special emphasis on problems of history, memory, and the links between the local, national, and global.
Course was offered Fall 2011
HIST 7162Cultures of War: Readings in War and Society (3.00)
Reading and discussion of new trends in the field of War and Society.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2012
HIST 7191History of Technology: Theory and Methods (3.00)
Examines the role of technology in both American history and world history. Readings introduce major issues and methodology. No technical or scientific expertise required.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
HIST 7231Topics in Environmental History (3.00)
Introduces students to the literature and methods of environmental history from a global perspective. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2010
HIST 7559New Course in History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2011, Fall 2010
HIST 8001Master's Essay Writing (3.00)
Master's Essay Writing offers first-year doctoral students in History and those in the JD/MA program a workshop in which to discuss and develop an article-length work of original scholarship. Prerequisite: First-year history Ph.D. students or JD/MA students
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
HIST 8011Summer Research Seminar (3.00)
A general research seminar for students needing to meet seminar requirements for the M.A. or Ph.D. degrees during the nine-week summer session. Not open to degree candidates enrolled during the regular academic session. Prerequisite: Permission of the director of graduate studies or chair of the department.
HIST 8021Research Seminar in History (3.00)
This course offers graduate students an opportunity to research and write an article-length history research essay of publishable quality in any field. Research will be conducted with the guidance of the faculty dissertation adviser. A revised version of the essay can be submitted to fulfill the master's essay requirement for students in History. This course fulfills one of the two required research seminars for History graduate students. Prerequisite: Graduate students in History or permission of instructor
Course was offered Fall 2013
HIST 8211English Legal Thought (3.00)
Studies English legal thought in the nineteenth century, particularly the background, opinions, and conception of law held by Blackstone, Bentham, John Austin, Lord Eldon, Sir Henry Maine, Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, A.V. Dicey, and F.W. Maitland. (See School of Law listing.)
HIST 8212English Legal History (3.00)
Research seminar on topics of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century English legal history. Limited (if necessary) to 18, and preference is given (if necessary) to those who have taken English Legal Thought.
HIST 8240Law: Comparative Contexts, to 1850 (3.00)
Research course on law in comparative, transnational, and imperial contexts, to 1850.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIST 8331Research Seminar in the History of Gender and Sexuality (3.00)
This research seminar is intended to provide students interested in the history of gender and sexuality or in women's history an opportunity to develop research directions for their dissertations. The seminar is comparative and will address themes relevant to different fields and time periods. We will spend the first half of the semester discussing shared readings and devote the rest of the semester to meetings to a final research paper.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIST 8451Twentieth-Century History: Europe and America (3.00)
A research seminar.
Course was offered Fall 2011
HIST 8501Forced Migration in the Modern World (3.00)
This course explores the problem of forced migration in the modern world, that is those events designed to create homogeneous nation states by violently removing thousands and at times millions of human beings. It looks at specific historical cases such as the Indian removal, Europe (1943-47), India/Pakistan (1947), and Palestine/Israel (1948), focusing on issue of war, decolonization, experience, human rights, and memory.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIST 8559New Course in General History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
HIST 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
HIST 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
HIST 9011The Practice of History (3.00)
A workshop on teaching at the college level. Prerequisites: Third-year history Ph.D. candidates
HIST 9012Dissertation Prospectus (3.00)
A workshop and seminar preparing the dissertation prospectus. Prerequisites: Third-year standing in the graduate program, or permission of the Graduate Committee
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIST 9021Tutorial in the History of the Human Sciences (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This graduate-level tutorial introduces the history of the human sciences in Western Europe and the United States since around 1800. Emphasizing anthropology, sociology, and the mind sciences (psychology, psychoanalysis, and psychiatry), we consider the intellectual as well as the institutional dimensions of how disciplines emerged; how they created new forms of power; how they affected old forms of power; and how they changed everyday life.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIST 9022Tutorial in Global Legal History (3.00)
Considers key ideas and practices in global legal history, ca. 1500-1900. Explores the interaction of European law with non-European cultures as empires expanded; the development of the law of the sea; and early ideas and practices in the law of nations.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIST 9023Tutorial in Visual and Aural History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Explores the incorporation of images and sounds into historical research, focusing on historiography and methods.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIST 9024Tutorial in Historical Digital Visualization (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The course is a practicum that designed to introduce students to digital tools for historical visualization, with an emphasis on geospatial visualization. It will introduce students to a variety of software tools for data visualization including MapScholar, Carto DB, Story Map, and SHIVA as they build their own research-based projects. It will include events and consulting sessions hosted by SHANTI the Scholars' Lab.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIST 9025Tutorial in the History of Cartography (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is a global survey of maps and map making from pre-history to the present. It introduces students to the varied scholarly approaches to understanding the knowledge and practice behind representations of geographic space as well as the interpretation of maps, plans, and charts as objects of analysis. The content of this course can be tailored to times and places of particular interest to students.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIST 9026Tutorial in 20th Century International History (3.00)
Readings in modern international history: topics will include war, peace-making, diplomacy, the role of non-governmental organizations in world politics, refugees, human rights, decolonization, and transnational ideologies.
Course was offered Fall 2015
HIST 9027Tutorial in Marx's Capital (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This tutorial will be a close reading of Capital vol. 1 with excerpts from Smith, Ricardo, and Malthus, as well as secondary sources on the texts. We will finish with historical & contemporary perspectives on Marx and Marxism. By the end students will be prepared to consider the quest of capitalist development outside the West, have a basis for continuing into cultural studies & post-colonial theory & the relationship between theory & history.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIST 9275Legal History and the Scholarly Process I (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of new work in legal history. Students are required to attend the legal history workshop and the legal history writing group and to write a number of short reaction papers in response to the work presented by legal historians over the course of the year. There is no final exam. Through the class, students will engage with a variety of legal history scholars.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIST 9276Legal History and the Scholarly Process II (2.00)
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of new work in legal history. Students are required to attend the legal history workshop and the legal history writing group and to write a number of short reaction papers in response to the work presented by legal historians over the course of the year. There is no final exam. Through the class, students will engage with a variety of legal history scholars.
HIST 9559New Course in General History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of general history.
HIST 9960Readings in History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is a graduate-level adaptation of an undergraduate course in history. The graduate-level adaption requires additional research, readings, or other academic work established by the instructor beyond the undergraduate syllabus.
HIST 9961Supervised Reading and Tutorial (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Graduate study of the historiography of a particular topic or historical period, equivalent to a graduate-level colloquium course. Prerequisites: Approval of director of graduate studies or department chair.
HIST 9962General Exam Preparation (3.00)
In this course, students will prepare for the general examination under the guidance of a faculty examiner. During the course, the student will identify relevant readings; complete and review those readings; and explore the larger questions raised by those readings and their fields more generally.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
HIST 9963Legal History Workshop (3.00)
History PhD and JD/MA students taking this course will attend all meetings of both the Legal History Workshop and the Legal History Writing Group. They will read materials for all meetings and should participate by asking questions and offering comments as appropriate. In addition, students will present a thesis prospectus or master's essay for critique during the semester of enrollment.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014
HIST 9964Master's Essay Revision (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is intended for PhD candidates to revise their master's essays for publication under the guidance of a member of the graduate faculty. It is typically taken in first semester of the second year of study.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
HIST 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (3.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
HIST 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
History-United States History
HIUS 1501Introductory Seminar in U.S. History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the study of history intended for first- or second-year students. Seminars involve reading, discussing, and writing about different historical topics and periods, and emphasize the enhancement of critical and communication skills. Several seminars are offered each term. Not more than two Introductory Seminars may be counted toward the major in history.
HIUS 1559New Course in United States History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
HIUS 2001American History to 1865 (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the development of the colonies and their institutions, the Revolution, the formation and organization of the Republic, and the coming of the Civil War.
HIUS 2002American History Since 1865 (4.00)
Studies the evolution of political, social, and cultural history of the United States from 1865 to the present.
HIUS 2051United States Military History 1600-1900 (3.00)
Military events and developments from the colonial period through the war with Spain in 1898. Major topics include the debate over the role of the military in a free society, the interaction between the military and civilian spheres, and the development of a professional army and navy.
HIUS 2052America and War Since 1900 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a course on war and the American experience during the last century-plus. It is a sequel to HIUS 2051, which covers U.S. military history from 1600 to 1900. This part of the course includes the how and why of traditional military history but goes further, tackling issues in intelligence or technology or economics -- from the rise of intelligence agencies to the growth of a military-industrial complex.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIUS 2061American Economic History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies American economic history from its colonial origins to the present. Cross-listed as ECON 2060.
HIUS 2071American Power and Energies - A History of the United States (3.00)
America today is a high-energy society. For over a century, the United States has also wielded vast economic, political, and military power. How do energy sources relate to social, corporate, or political power? This course examines that question across the history of the United States. It draws from political, business, technological, and environmental history to chart the growth, effects, and limits of power in its varied forms.
HIUS 2081Making the Machine Age: Technology in American Society, 1890-1990 (3.00)
Social history of American technology in the twentieth century. Primarily concerned with the interplay between society and technology. Historical perspectives on the causes of technological change and the ways in which technologies extend or upset centers of social power and influence.
HIUS 2121Political History of Housework (3.00)
Political History of Housework
HIUS 2401History of American Catholicism (3.00)
Historical survey of American Catholicism from its colonial beginnings to the present. Cross-listed as RELC 2401.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2011, Fall 2010
HIUS 2559New Course in United States History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
HIUS 2711American Environmental History (3.00)
Explores the historical relationship between people and the environment in North America from colonial times to the present. Topics include the role of culture, economics, politics, and technology in that relationship. Cross-listed as STS 2060. Prerequisite: First-year writing course (e.g., STS 1010, ENWR 1510).
HIUS 3011The Colonial Period of American History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the English background and the development of colonial institutions, political, social, economic and ecclesiastical.
HIUS 3012War and Empire in Colonial America (3.00)
This course examines colonial American warfare, imperial competition, and encounters with Native Americans with a special focus on historical geography and the history of cartography. We will debate ethical question relating to the expansion of European empires in North America and the Caribbean, including Indian land rights, the costs of slavery, the deportation of populations in wartime, and justifications for the American Revolution.
HIUS 3031The Era of the American Revolution (3.00)
Studies the growth of ideas and institutions that led to American independence, the creation of a union, and a distinct culture.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
HIUS 3051The Age of Jefferson and Jackson, 1789-1845 (3.00)
Studies the history of the United States during the early national and middle periods, including political, constitutional, social and economic developments as well as the westward movement.
HIUS 3071The Coming of the Civil War (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the period from roughly 1815 to 1861 focusing on the interaction between the developing sectional conflict and the evolving political system, with the view of explaining what caused the Civil War.
HIUS 3072The Civil War and Reconstruction (3.00)
Examines the course of the Civil War and Reconstruction in detail and attempts to assess their impact on 19th century American society, both in the North and in the South.
HIUS 3081History of the American Deaf Community (3.00)
This new course will examine the history of deaf people in the United States over the last three centuries, with particular attention to the emergence and evolution of a community of Deaf people who share a distinct sign language and culture. We will read both primary texts from specific periods and secondary sources. We will also view a few historical films. Prerequisite: none (though a previous class in History or ASL is recommended)
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013
HIUS 3111The United States in the Gilded Age, 1870-1900 (3.00)
Studies the transformation of American society under the impact of industrialization, from 1870 to 1900. Examines how capitalists, workers, farmers, and the middle class attempted to shape the new industrial society to their own purposes and visions. Focuses on social and cultural experience and politics.
HIUS 3131The Emergence of Modern America, 1870-1930 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes the distinct characteristics of American modernity as they emerge in the period from the end of reconstruction to the Great Depression. Explores the creation of big business and large-scale bureaucratic organizations. Includes the first military-industrial complex of World War I, the invention of R & D, the growth of research universities, and the modern organization of knowledge. Describes the landscape of new large urban hinterlands; analyzes the difficult encounters of class, ethnicity, race, and gender both at home and at work; and studies the changing leisure patterns of a consumer culture.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2011
HIUS 3141Civil Society in Twentieth Century U.S. (3.00)
Tocqueville famously described the U.S. of the 1830s as a society of voluntary associaitons in a weak state. In the 21st century, commentators point instead to the weight of big government. How did a diverse American civil society of associations, churches, noprofit organizations, and philanthropic institutions approach the great conflicts of the twentieth century at home and abroad? What kind of partnership with government did they have?
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2010
HIUS 3150Salem Witch Trials: History and Literature (3.00)
The seminar will examine the historical scholarship, literary fiction, and primary source materials relating to the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692 and enable students to work with all the original sources. Prerequisites: Restricted to Religious Studies, American Studies, English, SWAG, and History Majors.
HIUS 3151Modernizing, Moralizing and Mass Politics: US, 1900-1945 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The development of modern America is explored by considering the growing interdependence between its politics, economy, culture, and social structure in the first half of the 20th century.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
HIUS 3161Viewing America, 1940 to 1980 (3.00)
Built around news reels, photographs, television, films, and reviews, this course explores how Americans viewed some of the major events and trends in the post-war period.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Fall 2011
HIUS 3162Digitizing America (3.00)
This class will explore the history of the United States from 1980 to the present through the lens of the information revolution that occurred during this period. We will examine the origins of the technological changes like the mainframe computer, merged media, the emergence of the internet, and the impact that they had on the economy, politics and social interaction.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012
HIUS 3171US Since 1945: People, Politics, Power (3.00)
Surveys post World War II U.S. politics uncovering the links between long range social and economic phenomenon (suburbanization, decline of agricultural employment, the rise and fall of the labor movement, black urbanization and proletarianization, economic society and insecurity within the middle class, the changing structure of multinational business) and the more obvious political movements, election results, and state policies of the last half century.
HIUS 3172America in Vietnam (3.00)
This course will cover the history of American involvement in Vietnam from 1945 through 1975. It will offer a detailed study of U.S. political, economic, cultural, and military policy through a wide range of scholarship on the U.S. engagement with Vietnam, focusing on the war's impact in Southeast Asia and in the United States.
Course was offered Spring 2013
HIUS 3173The Vietnam War in American Film (3.00)
This course will examine landmark films on the Vietnam War from the 1960s through the present. Lectures and discussion focusing on between 8 and 10 films, which students will watch as part of class, will explore the history and themes depicted in these films, highlighting directorial viewpoints, the contexts in which the films were produced and received, their historical accuracy, and their impact on the legacy of the war in American culture.
Course was offered Summer 2016
HIUS 3182Politics of Health Care in America: History, Policy, and Society (3.00)
This course will examine the history of health care in the United States. The course will focus on the intersection of public policy with medical practice and institutional development, as well as on changes in societal conceptions of health. We will explore the role of physicians, patients, the state, the private sector, and hospitals and other institutions in the development and operation of the U.S. health care system.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIUS 3191American Jewish History (3.00)
This course examines the 350-year history of the Jewish people in colonial North American and the United States. It surveys the social, religious, cultural, and political life of Jews and the comparative dimension with other minority groups and Jewish communities across the world.
HIUS 3221Hands-On Public History (3.00)
This course introduces the issues and debates that have shaped public history as a scholarly discipline, but the focus of the course will be on the contemporary practice of public history. Students will all be awarded internships at local or regional historic sites, archives, museums, and databases for the duration of the semester. Readings and field trips will provide a foundation for students' hands-on engagement with public history.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIUS 3231Rise and Fall of the Slave South (3.00)
A history of the American South from the arrival of the first English settlers through the end of Reconstruction in 1877. Cross-listed with AAS 3231.
HIUS 3232The South in the Twentieth Century (3.00)
Studies the history of the South from 1900 to the present focusing on class structure, race relations, cultural traditions, and the question of southern identity.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
HIUS 3261The Trans-Mississippi West (3.00)
Studies economic, social, and cultural history of the Far West from the Mexican War to World War II. Focuses on continuity and change in the region's history and the social experience of its peoples from the era of conquest, migration, and settlement to the era of agribusiness, Hollywood, and national park tourism.
HIUS 3262Witnessing Slavery: Interpreting Slave Testimony in U.S. History (3.00)
Course examines the history of slaves and slavery in 18th and 19th century America as revealed by the testimony of slaves themselves. We will study the important roles slavery and changing notions of race have played in U.S. history, the enduring legacy of African culture , the dynamic agency of African Americans in the face of racism and violence, and how they developed their own notions of work, family, culture, community, and power.
Course was offered Spring 2014
HIUS 3281History of Virginia to 1865 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the development of colonial institutions as influenced by frontier conditions and British policy and culture. A survey of Virginia history from colonial times to 1865.
HIUS 3282History of Virginia Since 1865 (3.00)
Studies the social, economic, and political development of modern Virginia from the Civil War to present. Focuses on Virginia identity and institutions, race relations, and class structures.
HIUS 3301The History of UVa in the Twentieth Century (3.00)
Studies the local, regional, and national trends effecting higher education, relating these trends specifically to the University of Virginia. Students are active participants in recovering the institution's history through oral interviews with alumni, faculty, and administrators and through serious archival work.
Course was offered Spring 2012
HIUS 3401Development of American Science (3.00)
Studies the history of the development of American science from the colonial period to the present, emphasizing the process of the professionalization of American science and on the relationships between the emergent scientific community and such concerns as higher education and the government.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
HIUS 3411American Business (3.00)
Surveys the rise of the modern corporate form of American business and an analysis of the underlying factors which shaped that development.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
HIUS 3451History of Urban America (3.00)
Studies the evolution of the American city from colonial times to the end of the nineteenth century. Emphasizes both the physical growth of the system of cities and the development of an urban culture, including comparisons with European and Asian cities.
HIUS 3452History of Urban America (3.00)
Studies the evolution of the American city from the end of the nineteenth century to the present. Emphasizes both the physical growth of the system of cities and the development of an urban culture, including comparisons with European and Asian cities.
HIUS 3453Work, Poverty, and Welfare: 20th Century U.S. Social Policy History (3.00)
The historical relationship between work, poverty, and the development of social policy in the United States during the 20th century, with a focus on the structure of the workplace, the role of the state, poverty, and the interaction of these and other factors in shaping social policy.
HIUS 3455History of U.S. Foreign Relations to 1914 (3.00)
Studies American foreign relations from colonial times to 1914.
HIUS 3456History of U.S. Foreign Relations Since 1914 (3.00)
Studies American foreign relations from 1914 to the present.
HIUS 3471History of American Labor (3.00)
Surveys American labor in terms of the changing nature of work and its effect on working men, women, and children. Emphasizes social and cultural responses to such changes, as well as the organized labor movement.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
HIUS 3481American Social History to 1870 (3.00)
Topics include demographic change, the emergence of regional social orders, the shaping of American religion, the impact of the industrial revolution, and the development of important elites.
HIUS 3482United States Social History Since 1870 (3.00)
Topics include the development of a predominantly urban society, with particular emphasis on sources of stability, class and stratification, ethnic patterns, religious identities, social elites, and education.
HIUS 3491Rural Poverty in Our Time (3.00)
This course will use an interdisciplinary format and document based approach to explore the history of non-urban poverty in the US South from the 1930s to the present. Weaving together the social histories of poor people, the political history of poverty policies, and the history of representations of poverty, the course follows historical cycles of attention and neglect during the Great Depression, the War on Poverty, and the present.
HIUS 3523Disco and Disillusionment: The United States in the 1970s (3.00)
This lecture provides both a chronological and thematic approach to the history of 1970s America. Class will focus on significant shifts in American politics, culture, and society. The course will encourage us to think more deeply about the fate of liberalism in post-1960s America, the rise of ethnic identity and its impact on the rights revolution, gender and the politics of sexuality, religion and the rise of the South, Nixon and Watergate.
HIUS 3559New Course in United States History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
HIUS 3611Gender & Sexuality in AM, 1600-1865 (3.00)
Studies the evolution of women's roles in American society with particular attention to the experiences of women of different races, classes, and ethnic groups.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
HIUS 3612Gender & Sexuality in America, 1865 to Present (3.00)
Studies the evolution of women's roles in American society with particular attention to the experiences of women of different races, classes, and ethnic groups.
HIUS 3621Coming of Age in America: A History of Youth (3.00)
This course will explore the historical experience of young people and the meaning of youth from the colonial period to the late twentieth century. We will analyze how shifting social relations and cultural understandings changed what it meant to grow up. Topics to be explored include work, family, sexuality, education, political involvement, and popular culture.
HIUS 3641American Indian History (3.00)
From the post-Ice Age migrations to the Americas to current developments in tribal sovereignty, this survey course will include such topics as mutually beneficial trade and diplomatic relations between Natives and newcomers; the politics of empire; U.S. expansion; treaties and land dispossession; ecological, demographic, and social change; pan-Indian movements; and legal and political activism.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2013
HIUS 3651Afro-American History to 1865 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the history of black Americans from the introduction of slavery in America to the end of the Civil War.
HIUS 3652Afro-American History Since 1865 (3.00)
Studies the history of black Americans from the Civil War to the present.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011
HIUS 3654Black Fire (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course examines the history and contemporary experiences of African Americans at the University of Virginia from the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to the present era.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2015
HIUS 3671History of the Civil Rights Movement (3.00)
Examines the history of the southern Civil Rights movement. Studies the civil rights movement's philosophies, tactics, events, personalities, and consequences, beginning in 1900, but concentrating heavily on the activist years between 1955 and 1968.
HIUS 3752The History of Early American Law (3.00)
Studies the major developments in American law, politics, and society from the colonial settlements to the Civil War. Focuses on legal change, constitutional law, legislation, and the common law from 1776 to 1860.
HIUS 3753The History of Modern American Law (3.00)
Studies the major developments in American law, politics, and society from the era of Reconstruction to the recent past. Focuses on legal change as well as constitutional law, legislation, and the common law.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2013, Spring 2011
HIUS 3756American Legal Thought since 1880 (3.00)
A survey of American legal thought from Holmes to Posner. Emphasizes theories of property, contract, tort, corporations and administrative law in Legal Realism, Legal Process Jurisprudence, Law and Economics, and Critical Legal Studies.
Course was offered Spring 2014
HIUS 3851Intellectual and Cultural History of the United States to 1865 (3.00)
Analyzes the traditions of thought and belief in relation to significant historical events and cultural changes from the 17th century to the Civil War.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011
HIUS 3852Intellectual and Cultural History of the United States since 1865 (3.00)
Analyzes the main traditions of thought and belief in the relationship to significant historical events and cultural changes from the Civil War to the present.
HIUS 3853From Redlines to Subprime: Race and Real Estate in the US (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Course examines the relationship of race, real estate, wealth, and poverty in the 20th c. US. Readings focus on the role homeownership and residential location played in shaping educational options, job prospects, living expenses, health, quality of life, and ability to accumulate wealth; the impact of federal policies and industry practices on patterns of residential racial segregation; and struggles for integration and equal access.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIUS 4160History Behind the Headlines (4.00)
This course takes advantage of the nationally known academic experts, journalists, and policy-makers who come through UVa's Miller Center of Public Affairs each week. Based on the work of these visiting scholars, students will consider the historical background of some of our most pressing policy and public affairs issues. Assignments will include extensive weekly readings, a few short op-eds, and a lengthy original research essay.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012
HIUS 4501Seminar in United States History (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The major seminar is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the seminar. The work of the seminar results primarily in the preparation of a substantial (ca. 25 pp. in standard format) research paper. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIUS 4511Colloquium in United States History (4.00)
The major colloquium is a small class (not more than 15 students) intended primarily but not exclusively for history majors who have completed two or more courses relevant to the topic of the colloquium. Colloquia are most frequently offered in areas of history where access to source materials or linguistic demands make seminars especially difficult. Students in colloquia prepare about 25 pages of written work distributed among various assignments. Some restrictions and prerequisites apply to enrollment. See a history advisor or the director of undergraduate studies.
HIUS 4559New Course in United States History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2011
HIUS 4591Topics in United States History (3.00)
Topics courses are small, discussion-oriented classes available to any student with sufficient background and interest in a particular field of historical study. Offered irregularly, they are open to majors or non-majors on an equal basis.
HIUS 4993Independent Study in United States History (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In exceptional circumstances and with permission of a faculty member any student may undertake a rigorous program of independent study designed to explore a subject not currently being taught or to expand upon regular offerings. Independent Study projects may not be used to replace regularly scheduled classes. Enrollment is open to majors or non-majors. Note: These courses are open only to Human Biology majors.
HIUS 5022Economic Culture in Early America (3.00)
This discussion-based colloquium, open to advanced undergraduate and graduate students, examines economic life in colonial and Revolutionary America. Our readings--on topics that include market agriculture, transatlantic commerce, and the slave trade--will features works of history that describe economic behaviors and, at the same time, interpret production, trade, and consumption in cultural terms.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIUS 5081Turning Points in U.S. History: Micro-Analytic Methods (3.00)
The course has two main objects. The first is to linger over several turning points in the history of the United States. The second is work on `micro-analytic' methods to use in studying such critical episodes.
HIUS 5559New Course in United States History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
Course was offered Fall 2010
HIUS 6010Settlement of Am West, ca 1848-1900 (1.00)
This course will examine the settling of the American West. Roughly 5 decades the course covers are some of the most turbulent in Am History-the Civil War, Indian Wars, and coming of railroads and millions pouring into land across the Mississippi.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIUS 6011Learning History (1.00)
This course is the 2nd in a series which will explore what it means to be a teacher leader in history education. There are 3 goals 1) planning and implementation successful history learning experiences, 2) continuing conversation about sharing effective instructional approaches, 3) introduction to observing instruction/reflecting on instruction.
Course was offered Summer 2011
HIUS 6012Responding to Crises of Modernity: the US in the Progressive Era (1.00)
This course will explore how industrilization, urbanization, immigration, and technological changes of the late 19th and early 205h centruies led to a strong and diverse wave of reform in the roughly 2 decades preceding US entry into WWI. This course is restricted to Center for the Liberal Arts students.
HIUS 6014The Progressive Era, the New Deal and the Transformation of American Democ (1.00)
This course will explore the first 4 decades of the 20th centruy, when a diverse array of government officials, academics, social activitists, and crusading journalists instigated changes in the ideas, institutions, and policies that shaped American politics
Course was offered Spring 2013
HIUS 6015Leadership in History (1.00)
This course is the third in a series that will explore what it means to be a teacher leader in history education
HIUS 6016Hearing the Civil Rights Movement (1.00)
This course explores key moments in the civil rights movement through sound and film recordings, related to them.
HIUS 6017The Other Liberalism: The United States in Vietnam (1.00)
This course will cover the history of American involvement in Vietnam from 1945 thru 1975
HIUS 6018America and the Sixties (1.00)
This course will address those events and people crucial to understanding 1960's America. From the promise of a Kennedy presidency to the Great Society of Lyndon B. Johnson to the quagmire of the Vietnam War, participants will consider not only American participation in Vietnam, but the impetus behind the war to eradicate poverty, and the important people, orgs, and battles in the cursade to end racial and social injustice.
HIUS 6019The Paradox of Prosperity (1.00)
This course will explore how the growth of America into a dynamic nation was fraught with paradoxes and how paradox ironically inspired Americans from a variety of fields and walks of life to believe they could meet and conquer any challenge which might emerege.
HIUS 6029Cold War Battle for Hearts and Minds (1.00)
The seminar will explore the internationa, intellectual, idealogical and cultural aspects of superpower struggle that consumed much of the 20th Century. It will trace East-West competition from roots to WWII and extends study past 1991 into Cold War World.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIUS 6030Voices of the Civil Rights Movement (1.00)
Explores key moments in Civil Rights Movement thru sounds and fil recording related to them. Among topcs are rhetoric of Rev King Jr. residencies of Kennety, Johnson and Nixon and reaction from the White House to severl civil rights crises.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIUS 6031The Origins of the US Welfare State (1.00)
Explore emergence and development of U.S. welfare state. Assess meaning of term "welfare state" in an American context: what counts as part of the welfare state, who is included in its benefits, and what rights--and obligations--does it suggest?
HIUS 6032Methods Teaching (1.00)
Provides teachers with overview of effective approaches to planning and implementing successful history learning experiences for students. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the relationship between educational theory and development of practical teaching techniques for every day use in the classroom.
Course was offered Summer 2011
HIUS 6033Collaboration and Identity in Early America (1.00)
Participants will study the question of America from the founding and through the legacy of Jamestown and examine the collaborative effort that went into the formulation of America's founding documents, the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.
Course was offered Summer 2011
HIUS 6034Meeting Challenges of World History Survey (1.00)
This short course will alert teachers of social studies in all grades to resources and approaches on which they might draw, considered in context of the intellectual challenges of transcending the, inevitably modern (and thus implicity euro-centric) approaches to the subject that will prevail in available materials.
HIUS 6035The Progressive Era and the Reform Impulse (1.00)
This course will explore how the Progressive Era brought together diverse groups of people who sought to address and redeem the injustices of the Gilded Age and reform an America that marginalized many of its citizens, including, women, blacks, and the poor.
HIUS 6036Methods Course in Teaching History (1.00)
This class provides teachers with an overview of effective approaches to planning and implementing successful history learning experiences for students. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the relationship between educational theory and the development of practical teaching techniques for every day use in the history classroom.
HIUS 6037Methods Course in Teaching History (1.00)
This class provides teachers with an overview of effective approaches to planning and implementing successful history learning experiences for students. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the relationship between educational theory and the development of practical teaching techniques for every day use in the history classroom.
HIUS 6038The Executive Branch and National Policy (1.00)
This course will explore the impact of the executive branch on domestic and foreign policy making in the United States with an emphasis on developments during 1960s. It will focus on a range of topics, including health, care, civil rights and the war in Vietnam. In addition to exploring executive policy making in these areas, it will also address interactions between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
HIUS 7002Introductory Colloquium in American History (6.00)
American history from 1607 to the present, emphasizing various approaches and current problems in recent historiography.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIUS 7021Comparative Cultural Encounters in North America, 1492-1800 (3.00)
This course examines Spanish, French, Dutch, and British encounters with the native peoples of North America during the initial centuries of colonization: 1492-1800. It combines the "Atlantic" approach to early America with a "Continental" approach that accords dynamism and agency to native peoples in their interplay with colonizers.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIUS 7031Colonial British America (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This colloquium offers an introduction to themes, regions, and debates in the history of colonial and Revolutionary America. It will focus on colonization, development, and cultural encounter in early North America, West Indies, and the Atlantic World in the early modern period, ca. 1600-1800, from a variety of historical approaches.
HIUS 7041The Early American Republic, 1783-1830 (3.00)
Reading and discussion in national political history from 1789 to 1815.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012
HIUS 7051Antebellum America (3.00)
Studies selected problems and developments in the period 1830-1860 through reading and discussion.
HIUS 7071Civil War and Reconstruction (3.00)
Studies selected problems and developments through reading and discussion.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2010, Fall 2009
HIUS 7072Civil War And The Constitution (3.00)
This course will examine the constitutional history of the United States from 1845 to 1877, paying attention to how the U.S. Constitution shaped the Civil War, and also to how the war left its mark on the Constitution.
Course was offered Spring 2015
HIUS 7082Foundational Texts of the 19th Century US (3.00)
This course will acquaint students with foundational texts relating to 19th-Century U.S. history. The primary goal is to provide a sound understanding of books, essays, and other documents that often are mentioned but too seldom read carefully. The readings will convey crucial insights into the political, social, cultural, military, and economic history of the century--though they are not intended to offer comprehensive coverage of the era.
HIUS 7101Early American Military History (3.00)
Introduces the military history of the American colonies and the U.S. between 1689-1815. Topics include the history of early conflicts with the Indians; the colonial wars; the American Revolution; and the War of 1812. Explores the significance of warfare for the emerging republican culture of the U.S., focusing on the social contexts of war as these have been revealed in the 'new military history.'
HIUS 7131The Emergence of Modern America, ca. 1870-ca. 1930 (3.00)
Studies the distinctive characteristics of American modernity as they emerged in the period from the end of reconstruction to the 1930s. Concentrates on the interplay between large national changes and local life as America became a world power. Investigates the reciprocal relations between society and politics, social organization and science and technology, large-scale bureaucratic organizations and the changing class structure, culture, and ideology.
HIUS 7141America Since 1930 (3.00)
Studies the rise and fall of domestic liberalism and the political economy that sustained it.
HIUS 7231The American South Before 1900 (3.00)
Surveys major themes and interpretations of the American South, especially 19th century.
HIUS 7232The South Since 1900 (3.00)
A colloquium on selected themes in 20th century southern history.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2012
HIUS 7261American Political Development in Action (3.00)
Readings drawn from the leading works in this field that span history, political science, and sociology. Students will also attend colloquia where works in progress will be presented by leading scholars.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012
HIUS 7451Urban History (3.00)
Reading and discussion of primary and secondary sources focused on different topics annually.
HIUS 7471American Labor History (3.00)
Readings and discussion on U.S. working class, including its institutions, consciousness, social composition, politics.
HIUS 7481Approaches to Social History (3.00)
Study of the relationships between social history and other disciplines through readings and discussions about broad interpretative problems in 19th and 20th century American society.
HIUS 7559New Course in United States History (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
HIUS 7611Women's History (3.00)
Readings and discussion on selected topics in the history of women in the U.S.
HIUS 7621Topics in United States Gender History (3.00)
This colloquium will survey foundational and cutting-edge scholarship on the social construction of femininity and masculinity in U.S. history, from the colonial era to 1900. We will explore how gender conventions take shape, and how they are perpetuated and contested. Our readings reconsider key events in women's and gender history such as the Salem witch trials and Seneca Falls convention.
Course was offered Fall 2015
HIUS 7641The American West Since 1850 (3.00)
This is a graduate readings seminar in which students will become familiar with the major issues in the history of the American West including, but not limited to, American Indians, the environment, and the federal presence in the region.
HIUS 7651The History of United States Foreign Relations (3.00)
Colloquium on selected themes and topics in the history and historiography of U.S. foreign relations.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2009
HIUS 7652Constitutional History I: From the Revolution to 1896 (3.00)
The history and historiography of American constitutional development from the revolution to 1896.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Fall 2012
HIUS 7653Constitutional History II: The Twentieth Century (3.00)
The history and historiography of American constitutional development in the context of social, political, and cultural change in the twentieth century.
Course was offered Fall 2014
HIUS 7654Civil Rights from Plessy to Brown (3.00)
Studies in the role of law and lawyering in the political, social, and cultural history of civil rights struggles from 1896 to 1954.
HIUS 7655American Legal History (3.00)
Intensive study along topical and chronological lines of the ways in which fundamental legal forms (federalism or property or contract) have shaped (and been shaped by) American politics and society from the eighteenth century to the recent past.
HIUS 7656Crime & Punishment in American History (3.00)
Studies in the history of American criminal justice
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013
HIUS 7657Colloquium in Modern US History -- Conservatism and the Right (3.00)
Studies selected aspects and problems in the history of American thought.
HIUS 7658Nineteenth-Century American Social and Cultural History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading and discussion of primary and secondary sources.
HIUS 7659Twentieth Century US Cultural Hisory (3.00)
This readings course introduces graduate students to the theory, methods, and historiography of cultural history through a survey of key texts in twentieth century US history.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2011
HIUS 8002Topics in United States Political History Since 1840 (3.00)
Graduate seminar to facilitate research papers on aspects of U.S. political history since 1840.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIUS 8021Research Seminar in Early American History (3.00)
This course offers JD/MA and PhD students an opportunity to research and write an article-length research essay of publishable quality on a topic in the history of early America, ca. 1500-1877. Research will be conducted with the guidance of the intended dissertation adviser. A revised version of essay can be submitted to fulfill the master's essay requirement for students in U.S. History.
HIUS 8022Research Seminar in Modern American History (3.00)
This course offers MA/JD and PhD students an opportunity to research and write an article-length research essay of publishable quality on a topic in the history of modern America, ca. 1877-present. Research will be conducted with the guidance of the dissertation adviser. A revised version of the essay can be submitted to fulfill the master's essay requirement of students in U.S. History. Prerequisite: PhD students History or permission of instructor
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012
HIUS 8041The Age of Jefferson (3.00)
Intensive study of different aspects of problems of this period of American history by means of discussions, readings, and research papers.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIUS 8051Antebellum America (3.00)
Research on selected topics in the period 1830-1860.
HIUS 8141American History, 1929-1945 (3.00)
A research seminar in which students write a major paper on some aspect of American history during this period. Prerequisite: Graduate status; at least one upper-division undergraduate course, including this period or a relevant graduate course.
HIUS 8230The Nineteenth-Century South (3.00)
Research on selected topics in the history of the American South during the eras of slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the New South.
Course was offered Spring 2011
HIUS 8235Topics in Modern Southern History (3.00)
A research seminar. Prerequisite: HIUS 7232 or instructor permission.
HIUS 8451The History of United States Foreign Relations (3.00)
A research seminar.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2010
HIUS 8559New Course in United States History (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2010
HIUS 8755American Legal History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Directed research in selected areas of American legal history.
HIUS 8756Lawyers in American Public Life (3.00)
Reading and biographical research on the legal profession and the role of lawyers in American government and politics since 1789.
Course was offered Spring 2012
HIUS 9021Tutorial in Transnational US History (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Seminar rethinks United States history (18th century-present) by moving beyond the geographical boundaries of the nation. Thematic readings focus on way in which transnational and comparative scholarship is reshaping American historiography. Our goal is to better understand how assumptions and certainties of 'America' have been called into question by transnational history. Course is intended to help prepare students for general exams.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIUS 9022Tutorial in the History of American Capitalism (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the history and historiography of capitalism in the United States. Readings span 18th century to the present with attention to the development of markets, labor, business, consumption and welfare.The course gives special attention to how historians have framed the central debates in American economic life. This course is designed to prepare graduate students for examination in the field of Capitalism in the United States.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIUS 9023Tutorial in Early American History to 1763 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The course examines the historiography of colonial British America and the Atlantic world from the late sixteenth century through the late eighteenth century. It surveys scholarship on the imperial and Atlantic contexts of early modern colonization and focuses on the regional histories of settlement and development in North America and the Caribbean with a special focus on Native Americans and African Slavery.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
HIUS 9024Tutorial in US Enviornmental History (3.00)
This course will survey the history and historiography of environmental policy and ecological change in the 20th century United States, with a focus on governmental and societal response to disaster, and the dynamic relationship between public understanding of health and environmental risks and emergence of new technologies.
HIUS 9025Tutorial in Post-World War II U.S. Political History (3.00)
This course will survey the history and historiography of American politics and political economy from 1945 to the present. Readings and meetings will address major themes in American political history, including: liberalism and conservatism, education, housing, suburbanization and the urban crisis, racial inequality, and the culture wars.
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIUS 9027Tutorial in Foundational Texts in 19th-Century United States History (3.00)
This course acquaints students with foundational texts relating to 19th-Century U.S. history. The primary goal is to provide a sound understanding of books, essays, and other documents that often are mentioned but too seldom read carefully. The readings will convey crucial insights into political, social, cultural, military, diplomatic, and economic history .
Course was offered Spring 2016
HIUS 9028Reading Alexis de Tocqueville (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading Democracy in America in depth, which US historians will want to do. European history graduate students will also want to explore either Tocqueville's Recollections of the 1848 revolution or The Ancien Regime and the Revolution.
Course was offered Fall 2016
HIUS 9559New Course in United States History (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
Course was offered Fall 2016
Medieval Studies
MSP 3501Exploring the Middle Ages (3.00)
Discussion and criticism of selected works of and on the period. Taught by different members of the medieval faculty.
Course was offered Fall 2015
MSP 3559New Course in Medieval Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
MSP 3801Exploring the Middle Ages (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Discussion and criticism of selected works of and on the period. Taught by different members of the medieval faculty.
MSP 4559New Course in Medieval Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of United States history.
MSP 4801Seminar in Medieval Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For advanced students dealing with methods of research in the field. Taught by different members of the medieval faculty.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Mathematics (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Mathematics
MATH 1030Precalculus (3.00)
Studies computational skills, patterns of quantitative problem solving, and mathematical thought. Includes linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, inverse functions, logarithms, arithmetic and geometric sequences, trigonometric functions, and linear systems. (Does not satisfy the College natural science and mathematics requirement.) Prerequisite: High school algebra II and geometry.
MATH 1110Probability/Finite Mathematics (3.00)
Studies finite probability theory including combinatorics, equiprobable models, conditional probability and Bayes' theorem, expectation and variance, and Markov chains.
MATH 1140Financial Mathematics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The study of the mathematics needed to understand and answer a variety of questions that arise in everyday financial dealings. The emphasis is on applications, including simple and compound interest, valuation of bonds, amortization, sinking funds, and rates of return on investments. A solid understanding of algebra is assumed.
MATH 1150The Shape of Space (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Provides an activity and project-based exploration of informal geometry in two and three dimensions. Emphasizes visualization skill, fundamental geometric concepts, and the analysis of shapes and patterns. Topics include concepts of measurement, geometric analysis, transformations, similarity, tessellations, flat and curved spaces, and topology.
MATH 1160Algebra, Number Systems, and Number Theory (3.00)
Studies basic concepts, operations, and structures occurring in number systems, number theory, and algebra. Inquiry-based student investigations explore historical developments and conceptual transitions in the development of number and algebraic systems.
MATH 1190Applied Calculus I with Algebra (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics include College Algebra; limits and continuity; differentiation and integration of algebraic and elementary transcendental functions; and applications to maximum-minimum problems, curve sketching and exponential growth.  Credit is not given for both Math 1210, 1190, and 1310.  Prerequisite: No previous exposure to Calculus.
MATH 1210Applied Calculus I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics include limits and continuity; differentiation and integration of algebraic and elementary transcendental functions; and applications to maximum-minimum problems, curve sketching and exponential growth. Credit is not given for both MATH 1210, 1212, and 1310.
MATH 1220Applied Calculus II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A second calculus course for business, biology, and social science students. Analyzes functions of several variables, their graphs, partial derivatives and optimization; multiple integrals. Reviews basic single variable calculus and introduces differential equations and infinite series. Credit is not given for both MATH 1220 and 1320. Prerequisite: MATH 1210 or equivalent.
MATH 1310Calculus I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces calculus with emphasis on techniques and applications. Recommended for natural science majors and students planning additional work in mathematics. The differential and integral calculus for functions of a single variable is developed through the fundamental theorem of calculus. Credit is not given for both MATH 1210, 1212, and 1310. Prerequisite: Background in algebra, trigonometry, exponentials, logarithms, and analytic geometry.
MATH 1320Calculus II (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continuation of 1310. Applications of the integral, techniques of integration, infinite series, vectors. Credit is not given for both MATH 1220 and 1320. Prerequisite: MATH 1310 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
MATH 1330Calculus Workshop I (2.00)
Intensive calculus problem-solving workshop with topics drawn from MATH 1310. Prerequisite: Instructor permission; corequisite: MATH 1310.
MATH 1340Calculus Workshop II (2.00)
Intensive calculus problem-solving workshop with topics drawn from MATH 1320. Prerequisite: Instructor permission; corequisite: MATH 1320.
MATH 1559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
MATH 2310Calculus III (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies functions of several variables including lines and planes in space, differentiation of functions of several variables, maxima and minima, multiple integration, line integrals, and volume. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or its equivalent.
MATH 2315Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers the material from Math 2310 (multivariable calculus) plus topics from complex numbers, set theory and linear algebra. Prepares students for taking advanced mathematics classes at an early stage.
MATH 2559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
MATH 2700Euclidean and Noneuclidean Geometry (3.00)
Examines assumptions and methods in the original text of Euclid's Elements. Covers selected geometric topics such as symmetries, spherical geometry, curvature, the dissection theory of area, constructable numbers, and the discovery of non-Euclidean geometry. Prerequisites: Some familiarity with calculus.
MATH 3000Transition to Higher Mathematics (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers basic concepts with an emphasis on writing mathematical proofs. Topics include logic, sets, functions and relations, equivalence relations and partitions, induction, and cardinality. Prerequisite: Math 1320; and students with a grade of B or better in Math 3310, 3354, or any 5000-level Math course are not eligible to enroll in Math 3000.
MATH 3100Introduction to Probability (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes sample spaces, combinatorial analysis, discrete and continuous random variables, classical distributions, expectation, Chebyshev theorem, independence, central limit theorem, conditional probability, and generating functions. Prerequisite: MATH 1320. A knowledge of double integrals is recommended.
MATH 3120Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (3.00)
Includes sampling theory, point estimation, interval estimation, testing hypotheses (including the Neyman-Pearson lemma and likelihood ratio tests), and regression and correlation. Prerequisite: MATH 3100.
Course was offered Summer 2010
MATH 3250Ordinary Differential Equations (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the methods, theory, and applications of differential equations. Includes first-order, second and higher-order linear equations, series solutions, linear systems of first-order differential equations, and the associated matrix theory. May include numerical methods, non-linear systems, boundary value problems, and additional applications. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or its equivalent.
MATH 3255Ordinary Differential Equations (4.00)
Usually offered in the spring, this course covers the same material as MATH 3250 with some additional topics, including an introduction to Sturm-Liouville theory, Fourier series and boundary value problems, and their connection with partial differential equations. Physics majors should enroll in MATH 3255, although no knowledge of physics is assumed. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or its equivalent.
MATH 3310Basic Real Analysis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Concentrates on proving the basic theorems of calculus, with due attention to the beginner with little or no experience in the techniques of proof. Includes limits, continuity, differentiability, the Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem, Taylor's theorem, integrability of continuous functions, and uniform convergence. Prerequisite: MATH 1320.
MATH 3315Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II (4.00)
This course is a continuation of MATH 2315. Covers topics from linear algebra, differential equations and real analysis. Prepares students for taking advanced mathematical classes at an early stage. Prerequisite: MATH 2315
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 3340Complex Variables with Applications (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics include analytic functions, Cauchy formulas, power series, residue theorem, conformal mapping, and Laplace transforms. Prerequisite: MATH 2310.
MATH 3350Applied Linear Algebra (3.00)
Topics will include systems of linear equations, matrix operations and inverses, vector spaces and subspaces, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, matrix factorizations, inner products and orthogonality, and linear transformations. Emphasis will be on applications, with computer software integrated throughout the course. The target audience for MATH 3350 is non-math majors from disciplines that apply tools from linear algebra. Credit is not given for both MATH 3350 and 3351.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
MATH 3351Elementary Linear Algebra (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes matrices, elementary row operations, inverses, vector spaces and bases, inner products and Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization, orthogonal matrices, linear transformations and change of basis, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and symmetric matrices. Credit is not given for both MATH 3350 and 3351. Prerequisite: MATH 1320.
MATH 3354Survey of Algebra (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys major topics of modern algebra: groups, rings, and fields. Presents applications to areas such as geometry and number theory; explores rational, real, and complex number systems, and the algebra of polynomials. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or equivalent.
MATH 3559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
MATH 4040Discrete Mathematics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes combinatorial principles, the binomial and multinomial theorems, partitions, discrete probability, algebraic structures, trees, graphs, symmetry groups, Polya's enumeration formula, linear recursions, generating functions and introduction to cryptography, time permitting. Prerequisite: MATH 3354 or instructor permission.
MATH 4080Operations Research (3.00)
Development of mathematical models and their solutions, including linear programming, the simplex algorithm, dual programming, parametric programming, integer programming, transportation models, assignment models, and network analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 and 3351.
MATH 4110Introduction to Stochastic Processes (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics in probability selected from Random walks, Markov processes, Brownian motion, Poisson processes, branching processes, stationary time series, linear filtering and prediction, queuing processes, and renewal theory. Prerequisite: MATH 3100 or APMA 3100; and a knowledge of matrix algebra
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
MATH 4140Mathematics of Derivative Securities (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics include arbitrage arguments, valuation of futures, forwards and swaps, hedging, option-pricing theory, decision theory, and sensitivity analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 3100 or APMA 3100. Students should have a knowledge of matrix algebra.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
MATH 4210Advanced Calculus with Applied Mathematics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes vector analysis, Green's, Stokes', divergence theorems, conservation of energy, and potential energy functions. Emphasizes physical interpretation, Sturm-Liouville problems and Fourier series, special functions, orthogonal polynomials, and Green's functions. Prerequisite: MATH 2310, 3250; 3351 recommended.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MATH 4220Partial Differential Equations and Applied Mathematics (3.00)
Introduces partial differential equations, Fourier transforms. Includes separation of variables, boundary value problems, classification of partial differential equations in two variables, Laplace and Poisson equations, and heat and wave equations. Prerequisite: MATH 4210; 3351 recommended.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 4250Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A second course in ordinary differential equations, from the dynamical systems point of view. Topics include: existence and uniqueness theorems; linear systems; qualitative study of equilibria and attractors; bifurcation theory; introduction to chaotic systems. Further topics as chosen by the instructor. Applications drawn from physics, biology, and engineering. Prerequisites: MATH 3351 or APMA 3080 and MATH 3310 or MATH 4310.
Course was offered Fall 2016
MATH 4300Elementary Numerical Analysis (3.00)
Includes Taylor's theorem, solution of nonlinear equations, interpolation and approximation by polynomials, numerical quadrature. May also cover numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations, Fourier series, or least-square approximation. Prerequisite: MATH 3250 and computer proficiency.
MATH 4310Introduction to Real Analysis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The basic topology of Euclidean spaces; continuity, and differentiation of functions of a single variable; Riemann-Stieltjes integration; and convergence of sequences and series. Prerequisite: MATH 3310
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MATH 4452Algebraic Coding Theory (3.00)
Introduces algebraic techniques for communicating information in the presence of noise. Includes linear codes, bounds for codes, BCH codes and their decoding algorithms. May also include quadratic residue codes, Reed-Muller codes, algebraic geometry codes, and connections with groups, designs, and lattices. Prerequisite: MATH 3351 and 3354, or instructor permission.
MATH 4559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
MATH 4595Undergraduate Research Seminar (3.00)
Emphasizes direct contact with advanced mathematical ideas, communication of these ideas, the discovery of new results and connections among them, and the experience of mathematics as a collaborative venture among researchers at all levels. Students work collaboratively and individually on research projects, and present their results to the class. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MATH 4651Advanced Linear Algebra (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Review of topics from Math 3351 including vector spaces, bases, dimension, matrices and linear transformations, diagonalization; however, the material is covered in greater depth with emphasis on theoretical aspects. The course continues with more advanced topics including Jordan and rational canonical forms of matrices and introduction to bilinear forms. Additional topics such as modules and tensor products may be included. Prerequisite: MATH 3351
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MATH 4652Introduction to Abstract Algebra (3.00)
Structural properties of basic algebraic systems such as groups, rings and fields. A special emphasis is made on polynomials in one and several variables, including irreducible polynomials, unique factorization and symmetric polynomials. Time permitting, such topics as group representations or algebras over a field may be included. Prerequisite: MATH 3351 or 5651
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 4657Bilinear Forms and Group Representations (3.00)
This course will cover the representation theory of finite groups and other interactions between linear and abstract algebra. Topics include: bilinear and sesquilinear forms and inner product spaces; important classes of linear operators on inner product spaces; the notion of group representations; complete reducibility of complex representations of finite groups; character theory; some applications of representation theory. Prerequisite: MATH 3351 (or 4651) and MATH 3354 (or 4652)
Course was offered Fall 2015
MATH 4658Galois Theory (3.00)
Solutions of polynomials, algebraic field extensions, field automorphisms, and the fundamental theorem of Galois theory. Applications include the unsolvability of the quintic, as well as ruler and compass constructions. Prerequisite: MATH 3351 (or 4651) and MATH 4652
MATH 4660Algebraic Combinatorics (3.00)
Combinatorics of counting using basic tools from calculus, linear algebra, and occasionally group theory. Topics include: tableaux, symmetric polynomials, Catalan numbers, quantum binomial theorem, q-exponentials, partition and q-series identities. Bijective proofs will be emphasized when appropriate.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 4720Introduction to Differential Geometry (3.00)
Topics selected from the theory of curves and surfaces in Euclidean space and the theory of manifolds. Prerequisites: Math 2310 and Math 3351.
MATH 4750Introduction to Knot Theory (3.00)
Examines the knotting and linking of curves in space. Studies equivalence of knots via knot diagrams and Reidemeister moves in order to define certain invariants for distinguishing among knots. Also considers knots as boundaries of surfaces and via algebraic structures arising from knots. Prerequisite: MATH 3354 or instructor permission.
MATH 4770General Topology (3.00)
Topological spaces and continuous functions, connectedness, compactness, countability and separation axioms, and function spaces. Time permitting, more advanced examples of topological spaces, such as projective spaces, as well as an introduction to the fundamental group will be covered. Prerequisite: Math 2310 and Math 3351 with Math 3310 recommended.
MATH 4830Seminar (3.00)
Presentation of selected topics in mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 5310; co-requisite: MATH 5652
MATH 4840Introduction to Mathematical Research (3.00)
This course will introduce students to the techniques and methods of mathematical research. Students will independently work with mathematical literature on a topic assigned by the instructor and present their findings in various formats (presentation, paper etc.).
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading and study programs in areas of interest to individual students. For third- and fourth-years interested in topics not covered in regular courses. Students must obtain a faculty advisor to approve and direct the program.
MATH 5010The History of the Calculus (3.00)
Studies the evolution of the various mathematical ideas leading up to the development of calculus in the 17th century, and how those ideas were perfected and extended by succeeding generations of mathematicians. Emphasizes primary source materials. Prerequisite: MATH 2310 and 3351, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2014
MATH 5030The History of Mathematics (3.00)
Studies the development of mathematics from classical antiquity to the end of the 19th century, focusing on critical periods in the evolution of geometry, number theory, algebra, probability, and set theory. Emphasizes primary source materials. Prerequisite: MATH 2310 and 3351, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
MATH 5100Probability (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the development and analysis of probability models through the basic concepts of sample spaces, random variables, probability distributions, expectations, and conditional probability. Additional topics include distributions of transformed variables, moment generating functions, and the central limit theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or equivalent, and graduate standing. Credit cannot be received for both MATH 3100 and 5100.
MATH 5250Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A second course in ordinary differential equations, from the dynamical systems point of view. Topics include: existence and uniqueness theorems; linear systems; qualitative study of equilibria and attractors; bifurcation theory; introduction to chaotic systems. Further topics as chosen by the instructor. Applications drawn from physics, biology, and engineering. Prerequisites:MATH 3351 and MATH 3310 or equivalent.
Course was offered Fall 2016
MATH 5305Proofs in Analysis (3.00)
This course reviews the proofs of the main theorems in analysis in preparation for the advanced graduate analysis courses. This course is offered in the summer and restricted to Mathematics and Graduate Arts and Science students.
MATH 5330Advanced Multivariate Calculus (3.00)
Differential and Integral Calculus in Euclidean spaces; implicit and inverse function theorems, differential forms and Stokes' Theorem. Prerequisite: Calculus III (either MATH 2310 or MATH 2315) and one of MATH 5310 or MATH 5770.
MATH 5340Complex Variables with Applications (3.00)
Analytic functions, Cauchy formulas, power series, residue theorem, conformal mapping, and Laplace transforms. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
MATH 5559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
Course was offered Fall 2013
MATH 5653Number Theory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes congruences, quadratic reciprocity, Diophantine equations, and number-theoretic functions, among others. Prerequisite: MATH 3354 or instructor permission.
MATH 5654Survey of Algebra (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Surveys groups, rings, and fields, and presents applications to other areas of mathematics, such as geometry and number theory. Explores the rational, real, and complex number systems, and the algebra of polynomials. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or equivalent and graduate standing.
MATH 5700Introduction to Geometry (3.00)
Topics selected from analytic, affine, projective, hyperbolic, and non-Euclidean geometry. Prerequisite: MATH 2310, 3351, or instructor permission.
MATH 5720Introduction to Differential Geometry (3.00)
Topics selected from the theory of curves and surfaces in Euclidean space and the theory of manifolds. Prerequisite: MATH 2310 and 3351, or instructor permission.
MATH 5770General Topology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topological spaces and continuous functions, connectedness, compactness, countability and separation axioms, and function spaces. Time permitting, more advanced examples of topological spaces, such as projectives spaces, as well as an introduction to the fundamental group will be covered. Prerequisite: MATH 2310 and 3351, and 3310.
MATH 5855Proofs in Algebra (3.00)
This course reviews the proofs of the main theorems in algebra in preparation for the advanced graduate algebra courses.This course is offered in the summer and restricted to Mathematics and Graduate Arts and Science students.
MATH 5896Supervised Study in Mathematics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A rigorous program of supervised study designed to expose the student to a particular area of mathematics. Prerequisite: Instructor permission and graduate standing.
MATH 6060AFDA: Mathematical Modeling with Probability and Statistics (3.00)
Examines experimental design and probability and statistics through exploring, analyzing, and interpreting data sets. Explores the graphing calculator as a tool to display and analyze data obtained from sampling, observations, measurement, experiments, and internet sources.
Course was offered Spring 2010
MATH 6120Measurement and Data Analysis (3.00)
Measurement and Data Analysis
Course was offered Spring 2010
MATH 6452Functions and Algebra (3.00)
Functions and Algebra
MATH 6453Number Systems and Number Theory for K-8 Mathematics Specialists (3.00)
Number Systems and Number Theory for K-8 Mathematics Specialists
Course was offered Spring 2010
MATH 6454Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning (3.00)
Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning
MATH 6559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
MATH 6600Algebra for Middle School Specialists (3.00)
Algebra for Middle School Specialists
MATH 6630AAO Introductory College Algebra and Trigonometry (3.00)
AAO Introductory College Algebra and Trigonometry
Course was offered Spring 2010
MATH 6650AAO Calculus with Applications (3.00)
AAO Calculus with Applications
MATH 6660Euclidean Geometry (3.00)
Euclidean Geometry
Course was offered Spring 2012
MATH 6670AAO Probability and Statistics (3.00)
Explores introductory descriptive statistics, probability, and statistical inference. Develops conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in problem settings based on real data which investigate the use of visual methods from summarizing quantitative information, basic experimental design, sampling methods, and interpretation of statistical analysis.
MATH 6700Geometry and Measurement for K-8 Math Specialists (3.00)
Geometry and Measurement for K-8 Math Specialists
MATH 6760MM Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics for Middle School Teachers (3.00)
Focuses on the representation of data for decision making and predictability based on data analysis as it relates to middle school mathematics and defined in the NCTM Professional Standards for School Mathematics and Virginia SOLS in Mathematics. Teachers deepen their understanding and use of the fundamental ideas in mathematics that underlie the probability and statistics strand.
MATH 6800Teaching Mathematics to Diverse Populations (3.00)
Teaching Mathematics to Diverse Populations
MATH 7000Seminar on College Teaching (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Discussion of issues related to the practice of teaching, pedagogical concerns in college level mathematics, and aspects of the responsibilities of a professional mathematician. Credits may not be used towards a Master's degree. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in mathematics.
MATH 7010Seminar on Research in Mathematics (1.00 - 3.00)
This seminar discusses the issues related to research in Mathematics. There are speakers from the different areas of mathematics represented at the University of Virginia. Credit may not be used towards a Master's degree. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in mathematics.
MATH 7250Ordinary Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems (3.00)
Topics include well-posedness and stability of dynamical flows, attractors, invariant manifolds and their properties, and dissipative and Hamiltonian systems. Prerequisite: MATH 5310 and linear algebra, or the equivalent.
MATH 7305Problems in Analysis (3.00)
Applications of the theory presented in MATH 7310, 7320, and 7340 to specific examples in real and complex analysis. The course emphasizes problem-solving and preparation for the General Examination in Analysis. Problems are based on those from past General Exams. This course is offered in the summer and restricted to Mathematics and Graduate Arts and Science students.
MATH 7310Real Analysis and Linear Spaces I (3.00)
Introduces measure and integration theory. Prerequisite: MATH 5310 or equivalent.
MATH 7320Real Analysis and Linear Spaces II (3.00)
Additional topics in measure theory. Banach and Hilbert spaces, and Fourier analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 7310, 7340, or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2011
MATH 7340Complex Analysis I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the fundamental theorems of analytic function theory.
MATH 7360Probability Theory I (3.00)
Rigorous introduction to probability, using techniques of measure theory. Includes limit theorems, martingales, and stochastic processes. Prerequisite: 7310 or equivalent.
MATH 7370Probability Theory II (3.00)
Continuation of Probability Theory I. Elements of stochastic processes, including Brownian motion, continuous time martingales, and Markov processes.
MATH 7410Functional Analysis I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the basic principles of linear analysis, including spectral theory of compact and selfadjoint operators. Prerequisite: MATH 7340 and 7310, or equivalent.
MATH 7420Functional Analysis II (3.00)
Studies the spectral theory of unbounded operators, semigroups, and distribution theory. Prerequisite: MATH 7410 or equivalent.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2010
MATH 7450Introduction to Mathematical Physics (3.00)
An introduction to classical mechanics, with topics in statistical and quantum mechanics, as time permits. Prerequisite: MATH 5310.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
MATH 7559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
MATH 7600Homological Algebra (3.00)
Examines categories, functors, abelian catqegories, limits and colimits, chain complexes, homology and cohomology, homological dimension, derived functors, Tor and Ext, group homology, Lie algebra homology, spectral sequences, and calculations. Prerequisite: MATH 5770.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
MATH 7705Problems In Topology (3.00)
A continuation of the theory presented in MATH 5770 and 7800 intensively training students to apply the theory to proving theorems and solving problems in topology, especially in preparation for the General Examination in Topology. Problems are based on those from past General Exams. This course is offered in the summer and restricted to Mathematics and Graduate Arts and Science students.
MATH 7751Algebra I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies groups, rings, fields, modules, tensor products, and multilinear functions. Prerequisite: MATH 5651, 5652, or equivalent.
MATH 7752Algebra II (3.00)
Studies groups, rings, fields, modules, tensor products, and multilinear functions. Prerequisite: MATH 5651, 5652, or equivalent.
MATH 7753Algebra III (3.00)
Studies the Wedderburn theory, commutative algebra, and topics in advanced algebra. Prerequisite: MATH 7751, 7752, or equivalent.
MATH 7754Algebra IV (3.00)
Further topics in algebra.
MATH 7755Problems in Algebra (3.00)
A continuation of the theory presented in MATH 7751 and 7752 intensively training students to apply the theory to proving theorems in algebra, especially in preparation for the General Examination in Algebra. Problems are based on those from past General Exams. This course is offered in the summer and restricted to Mathematics and Graduate Arts and Science students.
MATH 7800Algebraic Topology I (3.00)
Topics include the fundamental group, covering spaces, covering transformations, the universal covering spaces, graphs and subgroups of free groups, and the fundamental groups of surfaces. Additional topics will be from homology, including chain complexes, simplicial and singular homology, exact sequences and excision, cellular homology, and classical applications. Prerequisite: MATH 5352, 5770, or equivalent.
MATH 7810Algebraic Topology II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Devoted to chomology theory: cohomology groups, the universal coefficient theorem, the Kunneth formula, cup products, the cohomology ring of manifolds, Poincare duality, and other topics if time permits. Prerequisite: MATH 7800.
MATH 7820Differential Topology (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics include smooth manifolds and functions, tangent bundles and vector fields, embeddings, immersions, transversality, regular values, critical points, degree of maps, differential forms, de Rham cohomology, and connections. Prerequisite: MATH 5310, 5770, or equivalent.
MATH 7830Fiber Bundles (3.00)
Examines fiber bundles; induced bundles, principal bundles, classifying spaces, vector bundles, and characteristic classes, and introduces K-theory and Bott periodicity. Prerequisite: MATH 7800.
MATH 7840Homotopy Theory (3.00)
Definition of homotopy groups, homotopy theory of CW complexes, Huriewich theorem and Whitehead's theorem, Eilenberg-Maclane spaces, fibration and cofibration sequences, Postnikov towers, and obstruction theory. Prerequisite: MATH 7800.
MATH 8250Partial Differential Equations (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Theory of distributions. Sobolev spaces and their properties (trace and embedding theorems). Theory of elliptic equations. Time-dependent partial differential equations: parabolic and hyperbolic equations. Topics in nonlinear partial differential equations. Prerequisites: MATH 7410 and 7250.
MATH 8310Operator Theory I, II (3.00)
Topics in the theory of operators on a Hilbert space and related areas of function theory.
MATH 8320Operator Theory I, II (3.00)
Topics in the theory of operators on a Hilbert space and related areas of function theory.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013
MATH 8360Stochastic Calculus and Differential Equations (3.00)
This course presents the basic theory of stochastic differential equations and provides examples of its applications. It is an essential topic for students preparing to do research in probability. Topics covered include a review of the relevant stochastic process and martingale theory; stochastic calculus including Ito's formula; existence and uniqueness for stochastic differential equations, strong Markov property; and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 7360 and 7370, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
MATH 8380Random Matrices (3.00)
Discusses fundamental problems and results of the theory of random matrices, and their connections to tools of algebra and combinatorics: Wigner's semicircle law, free probability, Gaussian, circular, and beta ensembles of random matrices, bulk and edge asymptotics and universality, Dyson's Brownian motion, determinantal point processes, and discrete analogues of random matrix models. Prerequisite: MATH 7360 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 8410Harmonic Analysis (3.00)
This course studies real variable methods for singular integrals and related functional spaces.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 8450Topics in Mathematical Physics (3.00)
Applies functional analysis to physical problems; scattering theory, statistical mechanics, and quantum field theory.
Course was offered Fall 2014
MATH 8559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014
MATH 8600Commutative Algebra (3.00)
The foundations of commutative algebra, algebraic number theory, or algebraic geometry.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2012
MATH 8620Algebraic Geometry (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the foundations of algebraic geometry.
MATH 8630Algebraic Number Theory (3.00)
Theory of number fields and local fields, ramification theory, further topics as chosen by instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MATH 8700Lie Groups (3.00)
Studies basic results concerning Lie groups, Lie algebras, and the correspondence between them.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013
MATH 8710Lie Algebras (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies basic structure theory of Lie algebras.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2010
MATH 8720Differential Geometry (3.00)
Studies differential geometry in the large; connections; Riemannian geometry; Gauss-Bonnet formula; and differential forms.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
MATH 8750Topology of Manifolds (3.00)
Studies regular and critical values, gradient flow, handle decompositions, Morse theory, h-cobordism theorem, Dehn's lemma in dimension 3, and disk theorem in dimension 4. Prerequisite: Math 5770.
MATH 8850Topics in Algebraic Topology (3.00)
Selected advanced topics in algebraic topology.
MATH 8851Group Theory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the basic structure theory of groups, especially finite groups.
MATH 8852Representation Theory (3.00)
Studies the foundations of representation and character theory of finite groups.
MATH 8855Theory of Algebras (3.00)
Studies the basic structure theory of associative or nonassociative algebras.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
MATH 8880Transformation Groups (3.00)
Studies groups of transformations operating on a space; properties of fixed-point sets, orbit spaces; and local and global invariants.
MATH 8995Thesis (3.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Thesis
MATH 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
MATH 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
MATH 9000Mathematics Colloquium (0.00)
Forum for invited speakers giving mathematical colloquium talks.
MATH 9010History of Mathematics Seminar (1.00 - 3.00)
Discusses subjects from the history of mathematics.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
MATH 9020Graduate Seminar (0.00)
This is a meeting place for junior faculty members and graduate students to discuss mathematics and give talks reflecting the mathematical interests of the participants.
MATH 9250Harmonic Analysis and PDEs (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Harmonic Analysis and PDEs seminar
MATH 9310Operator Theory Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Operator Theory Seminar
MATH 9360Probability Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Probability Seminar
MATH 9410Galois-Grothendieck Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Galois-Grothendieck Seminar
MATH 9450Mathematical Physics Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Mathematical Physics Seminar
MATH 9559New Course in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.
MATH 9800Topology Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topology Seminar
MATH 9820Geometry Seminar (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Discusses subjects from geometry.
MATH 9950Algebra Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Algebra Seminar
MATH 9995Independent Research (3.00 - 9.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Research
MATH 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
MATH 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The Mathematics Colloquium is held weekly, the sessions being devoted to research activities of students and faculty members, and to reports by visiting mathematicians on current work of interest. For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Media Studies (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Media Studies
MDST 1559New Course in Media Studies (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Media Studies.
Course was offered Summer 2011
MDST 2000Introduction to Media Studies (3.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces students to the topics, themes, and areas of study that are central to an understanding of media in contemporary society. Focuses on the forms, institutions, functions, and impact of media on local, national, and global communities. Prerequisite: 1st or 2nd year ASU undergrad or MDST major
MDST 2010Introduction to Digital Media (3.00 - 4.00)
The history, theory, practice and understanding of digital media.  Provides a foundation for interrogating the relation of digital media to contemporary culture and understanding the function, design, and use of computers.
MDST 2100Media, Culture and Society (3.00)
Explores the relationships among various forms of mass communication, social institutions and other dimensions of social life from a sociological perspective.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2009
MDST 2200Introduction to Film (3.00)
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the variety of cinematic forms and genres as well as the history and theories behind them. Class work will include lecture and discussion groups. There will be two papers of approximately 4-5 pages and an online final exam. Papers will count for approximately 75% of the final grade, the final exam approximately 25%.
MDST 2280Public Affairs Production I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In this class, students will take on active roles as "associate producers" in the production of "American Forum," a weekly, one-hour public affairs interview & conversation program produced and recorded at the U.Va. Miller Center. Students will assist in technical production, development of show content, marketing, & creating online components. Students will research potential guests, read books & produce memos on the scholarship of guests.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
MDST 2305Podcasting, Radio and Sound Production (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students will learn the practical components of radio production including: story development, script writing, interview techniques, audio recording, editing of sound, mixing, and final production for broadcast. In addition, students will critically analyze the components of radio/podcast features. The course includes a lecture component and lab time where the instructor will consult with students about their projects. Prerequisite: Media Studies Major
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015
MDST 2440Language and Cinema (3.00)
Looks historically at speech and language in Hollywood movies, including the technological challenges and artistic theories and controversies attending the transition from silent to sound films. Focuses on the ways that gender, racial, ethnic, and national identities are constructed through the representation of speech, dialect, and accent. Introduces semiotics but requires no knowledge of linguistics, or film studies.
MDST 2502Special Topics in Film Genre (3.00)
This course will offer historical and critical perspectives on a selected film genre each semester. Genres might include Noir, war, romance, musicals, gangster, New Wave, etc.
MDST 2559New Course in Media Studies (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Media Studies.
MDST 2660The Internet Is Another Country: Community, Power, and Social Media (3.00)
Explores the concepts of community, nationalism, the public sphere, and social action in the context of the Internet and social media. Begins with a cultural history of the Internet and virtual community and then explores several ethnographic case studies of communities and social movements from around the world. Concludes with a consideration of the Internet as a political economic system. Students blog and conduct collaborative research.
Course was offered Spring 2015
MDST 2700News Writing (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory course in news writing, emphasizing editorials, features, and reporting.
MDST 2810Cinema As An Art Form (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A course in visual thinking; introduces film criticism, concentrating on classic and current American and non-American films.
MDST 3000Theory and Criticism of Media (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course introduces students at the beginning of the major to theoretical and critical literature in the field. Topics range from the psychological and sociological experience of media, interpretation and analysis of media forms and aesthetics, theories of audience and reception, anthropological approaches to media as a cultural force, and contemporary theories of media from humanities and social sciences perspectives. The goal of the course is to provide a foundation for thinking critically about media and to give them a sense of media studies as a critical and theoretical field. Restricted to Media Studies majors.
MDST 3050History of Media (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This is a survey, lecture-format, course on the history of media forms, institutions, and technology from the origins of writing, invention of print technology, through the development of digital media. Attention to the specific characteristics of individual media, the changing role of media as a force in culture, and the continually transforming institutions and business of media will all be touched on. The role of media forms in the creation of public discourse and the social controls on media through censorship, legal constraints, and economic policies will also be examined, largely from within the context of the United States. Students will create a case study of a media work or artifact from a historical perspective.
MDST 3100Film and Television in the 1960s (3.00)
This is a course on film and television in the United States in the 1960s meant to introduce students to the specific problems attached to understanding media as force for social change within a particular decade of American life. The course has a strong emphasis on cultural history and theory as well as on the close reading of media artifacts in film and television from the 1960s. The course requires considerable commitment to viewing time as well as readings, writing, and research. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 or permission of instructor.
MDST 3102Copyright, Culture and Commerce (3.00)
In this course, we will discuss one of the most powerful social, cultural, economic and political institutions of our day: intellectual property (IP). How did we arrive at the notion that creative works and ideas can be owned, bought and sold like tangible commodities? What impact does this concept have on the way we view the world? How does it help us achieve our social goals, and how does it present obstacles to reaching those goals?
Course was offered Spring 2016
MDST 3104News and the Construction of Reality (3.00)
The course examines the relationship between news and reality, utilizing theories of social construction. With this as our framework, we will then use various critical perspectives to examine the way news 'reality' is constructed, from the discursive and semiotic frameworks used to present current events as 'stories' to how journalists make decisions about what is news, to the political economic factors that structure news form and content.
MDST 3105Latina/o Media Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed to introduce students to critical analyses of media texts, media industries, and media audiences that help explain the social, political, economic, and cultural locations of Latinas/os in America.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2012
MDST 3106History of U.S. Broadcasting (3.00)
This course examines U.S. broadcasting in historical perspective, not only as an industry, but as a vital component of American culture and everyday life. We will examine the technological, social, political, industrial and cultural forces influencing the development of broadcast media and we will link these forces to the programs created and the audiences served. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 and restricted to Media Studies Majors and Minors
MDST 3107Evolution of Media in Italy: From Unification to the Present (3.00)
The course will explore the specific features of Italian mass media from the Unification to the present, considering how the press, cinema, radio, television and the Internet have affected and shaped Italian society. It will trace the evolution of Italian media in relation to key events such as the Risorgimento, Fascism, both World Wars, reconstruction and industrialization, and the political rise of media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi.
MDST 3110Hollywood Goes to Asia (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Film production between Asian and Euro-American companies is rapidly on the rise. The fundamental objective of the course is to cultivate a rigorous theoretical understanding of the media industries within a global Asian network. We will ask: What are the cultural, political and economic implications of transnational co-productions both for global and domestic film markets?
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MDST 3115Breaking Bad: Once Upon a Time with the Pests (3.00)
The course explores Breaking Bad through study of the show's narrative, characters, and formal design. Topics examined include: socio-economic anxieties and spiritual longings in contemporary America; the political and religious implications of addiction to speed (technological and pharmacutical); the show as revisionary Puritan narrative and revisionary Western; the problem of being bugged; the desire to get away with it; the poetry of W.W.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MDST 3140Mass Media and American Politics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the role of mass media in the political process including such topics as print and broadcast news, media and election campaigns, political advertising, and media effects on public opinion and political participation.
MDST 3201New German Cinema (3.00)
Examines German art cinema from the 1960s-1980s, focusing on modernist aesthetics and filmic responses to major historical events in post-war Germany. Films by Fassbinder, Herzog, Wenders, Kluge, Sander, von Trotta, and others.
Course was offered Spring 2012
MDST 3202Digital Media and Publishing (3.00)
This course examines current best practices in digital media and publishing, and calls on students to write, edit, and curate meaningful content using industry recognized tools, such as Wordpress and Tumblr, as well as experiment with new and experimental platforms. Students will learn how to develop an online content strategy by analyzing the target audience, determining the message to be conveyed, and presenting user-friendly content.
MDST 3205New Latin American Cinema (3.00)
This course provides a historical and critical perspective on Latin American Cinema (LAC), with an emphasis on LAC's relationship to Third Cinema, revolutionary cinema, and contemporary progressive filmic cinematic forms and traditions.
Course was offered Spring 2014
MDST 3206Documentary Film (3.00)
The course examines the different ways documentary filmmakers have attempted to represent reality. The course surveys the development of different 'modes' of documentary and the different ways these modes claim representational authority. Throughout, we will be conscious of the particular truth claims of documentary and the ethical issues involved in filming real people.
MDST 3280Public Affairs Production II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students (maxium of two) take on active roles as credited "senior associate producers" (SAPs) in production of "American Forum," a weekly, one-hour public affairs interview & conversation program produced and recorded at the U.Va. Miller Center. SAPs coordinate and work with 7-member teams of "associate" level students taking MDST 2280 in technical production, development of show content, marketing & creating online components.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
MDST 3300Global Media (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines the dynamic global transformations in print, broadcast, and digital media in an international and comparative context. Considers historical, institutional, and textual factors that impact media in local and global contexts. Examines the critical role of media in the long history of globalization and focuses on a number of cultural, technological, and economic issues addressed by media and globalization at the turn of the twenty-first century. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 or instructor permission.
MDST 3306Sexuality, Gender, Class and Race in the Teen Film (3.00)
The focus of this class will be on viewings and analyses of films featuring images of teens produced between 1930 and the present, focusing on the following questions: what is adolescence (and how has it been defined in American film)? What is the range of experience that characterizes American adolescence across gender, race, and class lines? How does it make sense to think about the social influence of films on individuals and society?
MDST 3310Sound and Cinema (3.00)
This is a cinema history class that will proceed roughly chronologically from the dawn of the sound era to the early 1970s. This course will look at and listen to the ways that sound technologies shaped global filmmaking in this period, while also introducing students to various theoretical and critical perspectives on the relationship between the visual and the aural.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MDST 3402War and the Media (3.00)
This course examines media coverage of American wars from World War I to the present. Study of the evolution in media coverage of war provides an ideal vantage point for understanding the changing nature of warfare in the 20th and 21st centuries, war's impact on American society, and the ways in which political elites have attempted to mobilize public support for foreign conflicts. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 or instructor permission.
MDST 3404Democratic Politics in the New Media Environment (3.00)
This course examines the ways a changing media system is altering the dynamics of public discourse and democratic politics in the United States. Throughout the course we will critically analyze the ways in which scholars from a wide range of disciplines have studied the connection between media and politics, the methods they have employed, and the validity of their findings and approaches in the new media environment in which we now live. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
MDST 3405Media Policy and Law (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course examines the constitutional, legal and regulatory foundations common to print, broadcast media and the Internet. An overview of topics such as libel, invasion of privacy, obscenity and copyright helps students understand forces that shape news and information they receive and prepares them to use media more effectively as citizens, voters and entrepreneurs in an increasingly complex multimedia world.
MDST 3406The Wire: Understanding Urban America Through Television at Its Best (3.00)
This class explores HBO's The Wire as an examination of race, class, and economic change in urban America. We examine the series as a creative work which balances a commitment to realism with the demands of television drama. Students will view episodes of The Wire and read material on urban America, the changing contours of television, and the series itself. Requisites: Permission of Instructor
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Spring 2013
MDST 3407Racial Borders & American Cinema (3.00)
The history of American cinema is inextricably and controversially tied to the racial politics of the U.S. This course will explore how images of racial and ethnic minorities such as African Americans, Jews, Asians, Native Americans and Latino/as are reflected on screen and the ways that minorities in the entertainment industry have responded to often limiting representations. Prerequisite: MDST Major
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MDST 3409LGBTQ Issues in the Media (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will explore the complex cultural dynamics of LGBTQ media visibility, along with its social, political, and psychological implications for LGBTQ audiences. It explores four domains: (1) the question of LGBT media visibility (2) the complex processes of inclusion, normalization, and assimilation in popular culture (3) media industries and the LGBT market (4) the relationship between digital media, LGBT audiences, and everyday life.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Fall 2015
MDST 3410Media Ethics (3.00)
This course provides students a familiarity with the terrain of moral philosophy, improves students' awareness of the complex ethical issues and dilemmas in journalism and other areas of mass media, and engages students in the process of critical thinking, moral reasoning and problem solving in media communications. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
MDST 3500Topics in the History of Media (3.00)
This course serves to fulfill the History of Media requirement in Media Studies. Topics have historical breadth and cover the historical development of media institutions, technology, or forms in areas of television, journalism, graphic media, film, print and publication history, digital media or other relevant areas. These courses may be repeated for credit if course content is sufficiently distinct to merit. Decision about repeated credit is at the discretion of the Director of Media Studies. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 or instructor permission.
MDST 3501Special Topics in Directors and Auteurs (3.00)
This course will offer historical, comparative, and critical perspectives on a selected major directors and auteurs each semester. Directors might include Hitchcock, Welles, Heckerling, Ray, Speilberg, Renoir, Truffaut, etc.
MDST 3502Special Topics in Film Genre (3.00)
This course will offer historical and critical perspectives on a selected film genre each semester. Genres might include Noir, war, romance, musicals, gangster, New Wave, etc.
MDST 3503Special Topics - Issues and Controversies in Media (3.00)
This course will consider recent and current controversies in media and media studies. It surveys a series of "hot" topics within media. In each case it examines issues both historically and theoretically. The purpose of the course is to provide students with the tools and habits of thought to delve into the background and issues surrounding controveries so that the shallow presentation of the controversy does not remain the dominant frame.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Spring 2011
MDST 3504Special Topics in Non-U.S. Media (3.00)
This course will offer historical, comparative, critical, and/or media industry perspectives on transnational, global, international, or region specific media. Topics may include non-US national media systems, studies of non-US media textual traditions, international media flows, changes to society due to media globalization, the role of new media technologies in international affairs, and the role of transnationalism in national and international
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014
MDST 3505Special Topics in Diversity and Identity in Media (3.00)
This course will offer historical, comparative, and critical perspectives on issues of diversity and identity in media studies. Topics may include the relationship between media and underrepresented groups, media use in identity construction, masculinity and feminine role models in media, media power, etc. Prerequisite: MDST Major and Minors or Instructor Permission
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014
MDST 3559New Course in Media Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Media Studies.
MDST 3600Women and Television (3.00)
Examines how television addresses women, how it represents women, and how women respond to the medium. Explores the relationship between the female audience and television by focusing on both contemporary and historical issues. Areas of particular concern include: how women have responded to television as technology; how specific genres have targeted women; how female-focused specialty channels have addressed women; and how specific programming and genres have mediated the changing status of women from the 1950s to the present. Prerequisite: MDST 2000 or instructor permission.
MDST 3601Screening History: Media and Cultural Memory (3.00)
The overall goal of the course is for students to recognize the ways in which film and TV representations of history are constructed through struggles in the present. Students will evaluate different narrative and formal strategies used to remember the past for their ideological, historical, ethical and commercial implications. We will discuss the uses of the past in the present, including nostalgia and the politics of counter-memory.
Course was offered Spring 2011
MDST 3602Television, New Media, and Society (3.00)
For the last 60 years, TV has been one of the most important cultural forms in the American mediascape. Mindful of this past, this course will explore contemporary issues in television studies as we enter the digital age. How does time-shifting technology fundamentally alter our conceptions of TV? What does Hulu mean for the television industry? What does the emergence of 'quality TV' imply imply aboutTV's rich past as ashared cultural product?
Course was offered Summer 2015
MDST 3620World Cinema (3.00)
This course offers a survey of the cinemas of Europe, Africa, Central and South America, the Middle East, India, and Asia, with an introduction to the film histories and stylistic tendencies of each region. Explores classical, avant-garde, and 'third cinema' aesthetics, post-colonial theory, and transnational filmmaking. Equivalent course to GETR 3620. Students in GETR section focus on comparative topics related to German film.
Course was offered Spring 2011
MDST 3630Screening Terrorism (3.00)
This course examines contemporary cinematic & televisual representations of terrorism. It aims to do the following: to promote critical awareness of the ways in which terrorism is depicted on screen, particularly in the post-9/11 world; to encourage exploration of the complex ways in which real acts of terror involve performance & theatrics; to address the ethics and responsibilities of film and TV in re-creating acts of terror on screen.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
MDST 3640American Gangster Film (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course offers in-depth examination of American gangster films, tracing the genre's development from early silent film to the present. It investigates the extensive influence the genre has had on the nature of the American film industry and explores how the representation of gangster life on screen articulates crucial anxieties, frustrations, and desires circulating in American society at the time of the film's creation.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
MDST 3650Shooting the Western (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides an overview of the enduring genre of the American Western in its classic and revised forms. The course will address the social and historical contexts informing the films. Students will be asked to perform both cultural and formal analysis of the cinematic texts.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
MDST 3660Watching the Detectives (3.00)
This course examines a number of American detective films and how the portrait of the hard-boiled private eye dramatizes concerns about class, race, gender relations, urbanization, the rationalization of experience, the limits of self-knowledge, the blurring of boundaries between bodies and machines, and the collapse of distinction between private life and public life.
Course was offered Spring 2014
MDST 3670Sports, Media and Society (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will explore the role that sports have played in the development of media and society, primarily but not exclusively in the United States. It will consider such issues as amateurism, labor, performance-enhancing drugs, race, gender, sexuality, body image, and the role of sports within American universities. Prerequisite: MDST 2000.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MDST 3680The News Media (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will examine how the US news media is organized, what gets news coverage and why, and the role the news media plays in our democracy. Issues will include the impact of the digital news revolution, the importance of who owns the media, the differences between the many types of TV news and why the students' personal consumption of news matters. Students will gain an ability to analyze the news, and whether it helps them as citizen.
Course was offered Fall 2016
MDST 3700Newswriting II (3.00)
This advanced newswriting course trains students to practice 'point-of-view' journalism, and to understand it as a controversial but credible alternative to the dominant model of 'objectivity' on the part of the news media. Prerequisite: Basic newswriting course and/or experience working on college newspaper (or equivalent) or literary maga- or e-zine.
Course was offered Summer 2012
MDST 3701New Media Culture (3.00)
A survey of issues in the study of new media and of new media artifacts. Objects studied may include films with digital special effects, digital animation, digital video, video games, digital art, internet art, and others. Theories of new media, media art, media change. Taught primarily via discussion with some lectures. Short papers, class participation, final project. Prerequisite: one course in Media Studies, English, Art History, or a related discipline.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2012
MDST 3703Introduction to the Digital Liberal Arts (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students will gain a practical and critical introduction to key technologies that are shaping research, innovation, and critical thinking across the liberal arts curriculum: specific technologies, including a programming language, that will empower them to better envision and develop technology-mediated projects in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Students will reflect on the history and discourse in these areas.
MDST 3705Code, Language, and Media (3.00)
Introduction to the theory and practice of the database as media form in the context of the digital liberal arts. Students review critical literature about databases, study examples of their use in projects from a variety of disciplines, and engage in the actual design of a database application as a course project. Topics include cross-cultural modes of classification, data models, big data, visualization, and building web-based databases.
Course was offered Spring 2013
MDST 3706Media in China: Technology, Policy and Commerce (3.00)
The growth of media industries in China sits at the intersection between commerce, technology and policy. The objective of the course is to cultivate a rigorous understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of these three areas within the context of China's global expansion. Students will also be expected to develop fresh critical perspectives on the significance of analysis of industry practice as a means to critique media texts.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MDST 3800Field Experience in Media Studies (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Provides an opportunity for students to get credit for field work, in the area of media studies. Students must put a proposal together for the project with a faculty sponsor, which must be approved by the add/drop deadlines. Restricted to Media Studies Majors.
MDST 3801Research in Practice (3.00)
This is a course designed specially for MDST students pursuing a DMP. This course blends a traditional internship experience with in-the-field research and allows students to have a critical understanding of the media organization in which they intern. Students who wish to pursue MDST 3801 must apply to the Director of the Program who oversees and supervises the course. MDST 3801 is available only to students who are part of the MDST DMP.
MDST 3804Scriptwriting for Film & TV (3.00)
This practicum will examine the dynamics of writing for film and television and aid students in the creation and development of original story ideas. The course will focus on the creative aspects of writing, as well as the structural aspects within the Hollywood context.
MDST 3809New Media in New York (3.00)
How do the contemporary media industries work? How did they develop in this fashion? How can an analysis of the 'business of entertainment' enable a greater understanding of contemporary media aesthetics and culture?
MDST 3830History of Film I (3.00)
Analyzes the development of the silent film, 1895 to 1928; emphasizes the technical and thematic links between national schools of cinema art and the contributions of individual directors. Includes weekly film screenings.
MDST 3840History of Film II (3.00)
Analyzes the development of film art from the inception of sound to the 1950s. Includes weekly film screenings. Pre-requisites: DRAM 2810 or 3830, or instructor permission.
MDST 3850History of Film III (3.00)
A history of narrative, documentary and experimental film, 1955-77. Developments in the aesthetics of film are examined in the context of socio-economic, political and cultural conditions specific to different historical moments. Includes weekly film screenings. Students should have completed DRAM/MDST 3830 and 3840 prior to requesting permission to enroll. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011
MDST 3900Specialized Field Experience in Media Studies (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is reserved for Media Studies students interested in receiving credit for participation in student-led and UVA-affiliated enterprises that are media-related under the guidance of a faculty member or industry professional in the area of media studies. Students must put a proposal together for the project with a faculty sponsor, which must be approved by the add/drop deadlines. Restricted to Media Studies Majors.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
MDST 4000Media Theory and Methods (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to advanced theory and research methods in Media Studies. Intended as a foundation for thesis work to be conducted in a student's fourth year of undergraduate study (usually to fulfill Distinguished Majors Program requirements). Covers subjects such as historiography and proper use of historical records, survey methodology and ethics, and ethnographic methods. Prerequisite: MDST 3000.
MDST 4010Distinguished Majors Thesis Writing or Research Project (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Writing of a thesis or production or a project with appropriately researched documentation, under the supervision of the faculty DMP thesis readers or project supervisor.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MDST 4101Privacy & Surveillance (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Can we preserve dignity and privacy in the age of Facebook? This seminar will consider the history and current applications of technologies & cultures of surveillance. How & why did we get to the point where almost all of our activities leave a trace? What sorts of laws and policies do we need to protect our sense of personal integrity? Students will conduct two brief oral presentations (accompanied by a video) & produce a 20-page research paper.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MDST 4102Qualitative Methods in Media Audience Research (3.00)
This course is designed to be a practical introduction to how to do audience research in the field of culturally-oriented communication study. The primary work students will be doing is to prepare research projects illustrating the in-depth application of one (or possibly multiple) methods of research employed in studying the cultural audience.
Course was offered Spring 2011
MDST 4103Representing Violence (3.00)
The course will discuss the relationship between the mediation of different types of violence and the cultures of (in)justice where these representations exist. Central concerns are how different representational practices construct violence as public or private, proximate or distant, and the challenge of representing traumatic violence.
Course was offered Fall 2010
MDST 4105Media and Citizenship (3.00)
This course provides a critical perspective on the relationships of media to citizenship. It asks questions central to explaining the role of media in political and national life, including the following: What notions of national and political membership are forwarded by mainstream media? What media spaces are viable for the political agency of racial, sexual, and economic minorities and how do these spaces work?
Course was offered Fall 2012
MDST 4106Media and the Kennedy Era (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course examines mass media 'network television, journalism, advertising, cinema' both during the Kennedy years and after to explore the impact, ideas, ideals, and iconography of this presidency. Prerequisites: MDST 2000 or permission of instructor
MDST 4107Feminism and the Public Sphere (3.00)
This class will examine the normative basis of the public sphere and critiques of its current structure and ask: What would a more inclusive vision of political participation and communication look like? In attempting to build an answer, we will examine a number of works on communication ethics, politics and media, with an emphasis on feminist and queer scholarship.
Course was offered Fall 2013
MDST 4108Media, Drugs, and Violence in Latin America (3.00)
This course will give you a critical understanding of the complex relationships between social violence, drug cartels, media, and Latin American nations. Together we will wrestle with the way Mexican, Colombian, and Brazilian drug violence has impacted and shaped new artistic forms and media practices that confront or, complexly, support the violence.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
MDST 4109Civil Rights Movement and the Media (3.00)
Course examines the crucial relationship between the Civil Rights Movement and mass media from 1950s through early 1970s, looking at a variety of media forms: Hollywood cinema, network television, mainstream newspapers, photojournalism, the black press, and news as primary documents that can tell us something about American race relations during this period and how the nation responded to challenges posed by a powerful social change movement. Prerequisite: Students should have completed either MDST 2000 Introduction to Media Studies or AMST 2001 Formations of American Cultural Studies.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014
MDST 4110Gender Non-Conformity in Media Culture (3.00)
As one of the primary cultural drivers of common sense, shared values, and political ideology, media are certainly influential storytellers. This course creates space for considering media's role in articulating and fashioning the limits and possibilities of gender identity. We will pay particular attention to representations of gender non-conformity in popular culture such as female masculinity, male femininity, and transgender subjectivity.
Course was offered Spring 2015
MDST 4200Sex and Gender Go to the Movies (3.00)
This course will examine the ways in which different mass media help to define our cultural ideas about gender differences and the ways in which feminist scholars have responded to these definitions by criticizing existing media images and by creating some alternatives of their own. The course will examine the notion that the mass media might influence our development as gendered individuals and consider different forms of feminist theory.
MDST 4210Global Environmental Media (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
From analysis of documentary, narrative film, animation, gaming, experimental video, and social media, the class will provide students with the tools to bridge the gap between media and scientific messages about environmental issues. Students will develop critical tools to understand the aesthetic, environmental and industrial characteristics of different media practices related to some of the most significant issues facing our world.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MDST 4211Kungfu and Korean Dramas: Transnational Asian Media (3.00)
Film production between Asian and Euro-American companies is rapidly on the rise. The fundamental objective of the course is to cultivate a rigorous theoretical understanding of the media industries within a global Asian network. We will ask: What are the cultural, political and economic implications of transnational co-productions both for global and domestic film markets?
MDST 4280Public Affairs Production I (3.00)
In this class, students will take on active roles as "associate producers" in the production of "American Forum," a weekly, one-hour public affairs interview & conversation program produced and recorded at the U.Va. Miller Center. Students will assist in technical production, development of show content, marketing, & creating online components. Students will research potential guests, read books & produce memos on the scholarship of guests.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014
MDST 4290Public Affairs Production II (3.00)
Students take on active roles as credited "senior associate producers" (SAPs) in production of "American Forum," a weekly, one-hour public affairs interview & conversation program produced and recorded at the U.Va. Miller Center. SAPs coordinate and work with 7-member teams of "associate" level students taking MDST 4280 in technical production, development of show content, marketing, & creating online components.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014
MDST 4301Global Indigenous Media (3.00)
Close study of contemporary media produced by members of indigenous communities worldwide. Readings in media studies, critical theory, and critical anthropology. Seminar with presentations, short papers, and a research paper. Prerequisite: one course in Media Studies, English, Anthropology, or a related discipline.
MDST 4380Violence & Media (3.00)
Violence in Media is a seminar in which we study different productions of the visual representation of violence in America. The course includes viewing films, looking at photographs, readings from social theory and philosophy, and writing a term paper. We raise questions around the ethics of creating and consuming representations of violence, both representations that show fictional violence, in movies, representations of real violence. Prerequisite: A minimum of two successfully completed 2000 level courses in Media Studies, Sociology, Philosophy or Politics, or comparable fields.
MDST 4411Media Technologies and Free Speech (3.00)
Should computer code and hyperlinks be considered speech, protected by the First Amendment? Silent film? These are just some of the questions that new communication technologies have spurred for US speech law. We will explore how different media are treated under the First Amendment and discuss key legal issues associated with communications media, including censorship, corporate speech, and conflicts between copyright and free expression.
MDST 4559New Course in Media Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Media Studies.
MDST 4660Watching the Detectives (3.00)
This course examines a number of American detective films and how the portrait of the hard-boiled private eye dramatizes concerns about class, race, gender relations, urbanization, the rationalization of experience, the limits of self-knowledge, the blurring of boundaries between bodies and machines, and the collapse of distinction between private life and public life.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MDST 4700Theory of New Media (3.00)
A seminar on the theoretical study of new and/or digital media. Topics such as digital representations of history, culture, race, gender, identity, and language; the nature of new media; technological changes in media; hypertext as medium; online community. Some close readings of new media objects. Short papers, class participation, and a final paper. Prerequisite: one course in Media Studies, English, or a related discipline.
Course was offered Spring 2013
MDST 4701Media and Everyday Life (3.00)
This course turns a critical eye towards media's relationship to everyday life. It conceptualize media, such as cell phones, television, and YouTube for example, as central forces in representing, demarcating and franchising the ordinary. We will explore the construction of ordinariness in media as well as the ways in which audiences engage with media in daily life to achieve `taken for grantedness'. Prerequisite: MDST 2000
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MDST 4703Technology and Media (3.00)
This class will explore various social, cultural, legal, and political issues that have arisen in recent years as a result of new communicative technologies. The two main technological changes that will concern us are the digitization of information and culture and the rise of networks within society and politics.
MDST 4704Political Economy of Communication (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This survey course introduces students to the political economy of media. Central themes include political economy's historical development, its usefulness to the study of media & communications, & its contemporary applications in scholarly research. Students will be introduced to the power dynamics & institutional forces that impact media institutions, industries, ownership, cultural production, consumption & distribution in the US & elsewhere.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MDST 4705Spanish Mass Media (3.00)
This is an introductory course to Spanish mass media. The course gives students a critical understandings of the roles mass media plays in Spanish society, culture, and politics. The emphasis of the course is on sociological approaches to media, in particular studies of how radio and television participate in the making and remaking of modern Spain.
MDST 4801Introduction to Documentary Production (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Focuses on the elements of documentary productions, including theory, ethics, and technologies.  Along with writing assignments, student will produce their own short documentaries using mini DVD cameras and non-linear systems and non-linear editing systems. Prerequisite: MDST Undergraduates
MDST 4802Intermediate Documentary Production (3.00)
An advanced level course that focuses on the elements and considerations that factor into documentary productions with emphasis on aspects dealing with the planning and execution of creating a documentary film.
MDST 4960Advanced Independent Projects in Media Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed to allow students to pursue independent research and study of a topic that is not contained within the course offerings of Media Studies. Restricted to Media Studies majors.
MDST 4970Distinguished Majors Thesis Writing or Research Project (3.00)
Independent research, writing or production under the supervision of the faculty DMP thesis readers, toward the DMP thesis or project. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Media Studies DMP.
MDST 5501Advanced Special Topics in Media Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course will offer critical perspectives on selected contemporary issues related to new media. Topics may include media in industry, education, politics, culture, and socio-economics. This course is open to undergraduate and graduate students.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
MDST 5502Advanced Special Topics in Media Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course will offer critical perspectives on selected contemporary issues related to new media. Topics may include media in industry, education, politics, culture, and socio-economics. This course is open to undergraduate and graduate students and serves the purposes of establishing a "part II" for any courses taught in the Fall.
MDST 7559New Course in Media Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Media Studies.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
MDST 7703Introduction to the Digital Liberal Arts (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An historical, critical, and practical introduction to technologies and ideas that are shaping teaching, research, publication, and collaboration across the liberal arts curriculum. Topics include hypertext, remediation, graphesis, ontology, and cultural analytics. Students study specifc cases and technologies, develop technology-mediated projects in a collaborative settings, and keep an online journal of their reflections on the material.
MDST 7705Code, Language, and Media (3.00)
Introduction to the theory and practice of the database as media form in the context of the digital liberal arts. Students review critical literature about databases, study examples of their use in projects from a variety of disciplines, and engage in the actual design of a database application as a course project. Topics include cross-cultural modes of classification, data models, big data, visualization, and building web-based databases.
Course was offered Spring 2013
MDST 8000Graduate Seminar in Media Studies (3.00)
This is a core course that surveys key texts in Media Studies. THe course take a histroical approach to the development of the field, but also surveys the various developments in the social sciences, the humanities, and film studies relevant to the interdisciplinary study of media.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2010
MDST 8559New Course in Media Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Media Studies.
Course was offered Fall 2011
MDST 8900Graduate Independent Study (3.00)
A single semester of independent study under faculty supervision for MA or PhD students doing intensive research on a subject not covered in available courses. Requires approval by a Media Studies faculty member who has agreed to supervise a guided course of reading and research.
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Arabic
ARAB 1010Elementary Arabic (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to the sound and writing systems of Arabic, including basic sentence structure and morphological patterns. A combination of the direct, audio-lingual, proficiency-based, and translation methods is used. The format consists of classroom discussions of a certain grammatical point followed by intensive practice.
ARAB 1016Intensive Introductory Arabic (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB 1020Elementary Arabic (4.00)
Introduction to the sound and writing systems of Arabic, including basic sentence structure and morphological patterns. A combination of the direct, audio-lingual, proficiency-based, and translation methods is used. The format consists of classroom discussions of a certain grammatical point followed by intensive practice. Prerequisite: ARAB 1010 or equivalent.
ARAB 1026Intensive Introductory Arabic (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: ARAB 1016 or equivalent.
ARAB 116Intensive Introductory Arabic (0.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB 126Intensive Introductory Arabic (0.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB 1559New Course in Arabic (1.00 - 6.00)
New Course in Arabic
ARAB 2010Intermediate Arabic (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continues training in modern standard Arabic, with emphasis on speaking, comprehension, writing, and reading. The method of teaching primarily follows the proficiency-based approach to language learning. Prerequisite: for ARAB 2010: ARAB 1020 or equivalent, or instructor permission; for ARAB 2020: ARAB 2010 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 2016Intensive Intermediate Arabic (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic intermediate level expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequistes: ARAB 1016 & 1026 or equivalent.
ARAB 2020Intermediate Arabic (4.00)
Continues training in modern standard Arabic, with emphasis on speaking, comprehension, writing, and reading. The method of teaching primarily follows the proficiency-based approach to language learning. Prerequisite: for ARAB 2010: ARAB 1020 or equivalent, or instructor permission; for ARAB 2020: ARAB 2010 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 2026Intensive Intermediate Arabic (4.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: ARAB 1016 , 1026 & 2016 or equivalent.
ARAB 216Intensive Intermediate Arabic (0.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic intermediate level expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB 2250Conversational Arabic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces students to spoken Arabic, with oral production highly emphasized. Prerequisite: ARAB 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 2256Introduction to Levantine Arabic-I (1.50)
This course intends to introduce the students to colloquial Levantine Arabic by enabling them to communicate in Levantine Arabic, the colloquial spoken in Syria, Lebanon, the Holy Land, and Western Jordan Prerequisite: First Year Arabic
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
ARAB 226Intensive Intermediate Arabic (0.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic intermediate level expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
ARAB 2260Conversational Arabic (3.00)
Practice of conversation based on everyday situations. Enables communication with native speakers. Prerequisite: ARAB 2250 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 2266Introduction to Levantine Arabic II (1.50)
This course is a continuation of ARAB 2256 and it intends to introduce the students to colloquial Levantine Arabic by enabling them to communicate in Levantine Arabic, the colloquial spoken in Syria, Lebanon, the Holy Land, and Western Jordan Prerequisite: ARAB 2256
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
ARAB 256Introduction to Levantine Arabic-I (0.00)
This course intends to introduce the students to colloquial Levantine Arabic by enabling them to communicate in Levantine Arabic, the colloquial spoken in Syria, Lebanon, the Holy Land, and Western Jordan Prerequisite: First Year Arabic
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014
ARAB 266Introduction to Levantine Arabic-II (0.00)
This course intends to introduce the students to colloquial Levantine Arabic by enabling them to communicate in Levantine Arabic, the colloquial spoken in Syria, Lebanon, the Holy Land, and Western Jordan Prerequisite: First year Arabic and ARAB 0256/2256
ARAB 3010Advanced Arabic I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The goal of this course is to increase the student's knowledge of the Arabic language and culture via a communicative-based approach, meaning that though the students will be expected to learn grammatical structures emphasis will be placed on the functional usage of the language and on communication in context. Prerequisites: ARAB 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 3019Language House Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students residing in the Arabic group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
ARAB 3020Advanced Arabic II (3.00)
The goal of this course is to increase the student's knowledge of the Arabic language and culture via a communicative-based approach, meaning that though the students will be expected to learn grammatical structures emphasis will be placed on the functional usage of the language and on communication in context. Prerequisites: ARAB 3010 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 3029Language House Conversation (1.00)
For students residing in the Arabic group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
ARAB 3230Arabic Conversation and Composition (3.00)
Emphasizes development of writing and speaking skills, with special attention to grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and the organization and style of different genres. Prerequisite: ARAB 3020 or instructor permission.
ARAB 3240Advanced Arabic Conversation and Composition (3.00)
Develops oral and written proficiency to an advanced level of fluency, with emphasis on speaking and writing. Prerequisite: ARAB 3230 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ARAB 3310Introduction to the Arab World and Its Languages (3.00)
A general survey of the linguistic, geographical, historical, social, religious, cultural, and artistic aspects of the modern Arab world. Attention given to the Arabic language, family, gender relations, the Arab experience in the U.S., Arab American relations, the role of the past and of social change, and Arab art and music.
ARAB 3330Arabic of the Quran and Hadith I (3.00)
Studies the language of the Quran and its exegesis, and the Hadith. Prerequisite: ARAB 2020 or higher, or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
ARAB 3340Arabic of the Quran and Hadith II (3.00)
Studies the language of the Quran, its exegesis, and the Hadith. Prerequisite: ARAB 3330 or permission of instructor.
ARAB 3559New Course in Arabic (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Arabic.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2011
ARAB 3672Advanced Arabic Grammar (3.00)
In this course students will develop a mastery of core items relevant to Modern Standard Arabic grammar, a mastery which will enable them to produce discreet, sophisticated sentences, as well as to compose paragraphs and essays, all while utilizing the grammar points covered in this class. Those interested in taking this course are required to have completed ARAB 2020 or equivalent, or to receive approval of instructor.
ARAB 3810Modern Arabic Fiction (3.00)
Students are introduced to twentieth-century Arabic fiction, and to the varied genres of prose including letters, memoirs, short stories, travelogues, and novels. Topics include autobiography, war and nation construction, fantasy, and political and sexual identity crises. Students become acquainted with different schools of modern Arabic literary criticism, and learn to analyze texts using critical analysis and specific theoretical terminology. Prerequisite: ARAB 3020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 4010Advanced Arabic III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The main goal at this stage is to reach a superior level of Modern Standard Arabic with due attention paid to all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing in addition to culture. Acquisition of more advanced grammatical structures will take place primarily through directed in-class drilling, coupled with an emphasis on the functional use of language through communication in context. Prerequisite: ARAB 3020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 4020Advanced Arabic IV (3.00)
The main goal at this stage is to reach a superior level of Modern Standard Arabic with due attention paid to all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing in addition to culture. Acquisition of more advanced grammatical structures will take place primarily through directed in-class drilling, coupled with an emphasis on the functional use of language through communication in context.
ARAB 4120Introduction to Arabic Drama (3.00)
This course introduces students to modern Arabic drama from the early pioneers' period in the 20th century to the contemporary era. We will study different forms of this genre including: musicals, traditional, experimental, feminist, and social drama. Further, students become acquainted with different schools of modern Arabic literary criticism and learn to analyze dramatic texts using critical analysis and specific theoretical terminology. Prerequisites: ARAB 5830 or 5840, or instructor's permission.
ARAB 4230Love, War, and Diaspora in Hoda Barakat's Writings (3.00)
In this course, we will examine the themes of love, war, and diaspora in the literature of the Lebanese writer, Hoda Barakat. Some of the topics that will interest us are: the role of the author as a witness to the Lebanese civil war, the challenges of rewriting history, recreating the homeland's image in diasporic locales, collective and individual memories and its role in trauma recall and testimony.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ARAB 4559New Course in Arabic (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Arabic.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2014, Fall 2009
ARAB 4993Independent Study in Arabic (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Arabic
ARAB 5010Advanced Arabic I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The goal of this course is to increase the student's knowledge of the Arabic language and culture via a communicative-based approach, meaning that though the students will be expected to learn grammatical structures emphasis will be placed on the functional usage of the language and on communication in context. Prerequisites: ARAB 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 5020Advanced Arabic II (3.00)
The goal of this course is to increase the student's knowledge of the Arabic language and culture via a communicative-based approach, meaning that though the students will be expected to learn grammatical structures emphasis will be placed on the functional usage of the language and on communication in context. Prerequisites: ARAB 3010 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 5230Love, War, and Diaspora in Hoda Barakat's Writings (3.00)
In this course, we will examine the themes of love, war, and diaspora in the literature of the Lebanese writer, Hoda Barakat. Some of the topics that will interest us are: the role of the author as a witness to the Lebanese civil war, the challenges of rewriting history, recreating the homeland's image in diasporic locales, collective and individual memories and its role in trauma recall and testimony.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ARAB 5240Advanced Arabic Conversation and Composition (3.00)
Develops oral and written proficiency to an advanced level of fluency, with emphasis on speaking and writing. Prerequisite: ARAB 3230 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011
ARAB 5310Introduction to the Arab World and Its Languages (3.00)
A general survey of the linguistic, geographical, historical, social, religious, cultural, and artistic aspects of the modern Arab world. Attention given to the Arabic language, family, gender relations, the Arab experience in the U.S., Arab American relations, the role of the past and of social change, and Arab art and music.
ARAB 5330Arabic of the Quran and Hadith I (3.00)
Studies the language of the Quran and its exegesis, and the Hadith. Prerequisite: ARAB 2020 or higher, or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
ARAB 5410Advanced Arabic III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The main goal at this stage is to reach a superior level of Modern Standard Arabic with due attention paid to all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing in addition to culture. Acquisition of more advanced grammatical structures will take place primarily through directed in-class drilling, coupled with an emphasis on the functional use of language through communication in context. Prerequisites: ARAB 3020 or equivalent, or instructor permission
ARAB 5420Advanced Arabic IV (3.00)
The main goal at this stage is to reach a superior level of Modern Standard Arabic with due attention paid to all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing in addition to culture. Acquisition of more advanced grammatical structures will take place primarily through directed in-class drilling, coupled with an emphasis on the functional use of language through communication in context. Prerequisites: ARAB 4010 or equivalent, or instructor permission
ARAB 5559New Course in Arabic (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Arabic.
ARAB 5810Modern Arabic Fiction (3.00)
Students are introduced to twentieth-century Arabic fiction, and to the varied genres of prose including letters, memoirs, short stories, travelogues, and novels. Topics include autobiography, war and nation construction, fantasy, and political and sexual identity crises. Students become acquainted with different schools of modern Arabic literary criticism, and learn to analyze texts using critical analysis and specific theoretical terminology. Prerequisite: ARAB 3020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 5830Topics in Arabic Prose I (3.00)
Emphasis on reading modern Arabic prose, and writing descriptive and narrative short essays. Prerequisite: ARAB 3020/5020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
ARAB 5840Topics in Arabic Prose II (3.00)
Exposure to selected reading material in modern Arabic prose, and writing of short essays, summaries, and descriptive pieces in Arabic. Prerequisite: ARAB 5830 or instructor permission.
ARAB 5850Media Arabic (3.00)
Examination of electronic (television and radio) and print (newspapers, magazines, periodic publications) Arabic. Prerequisite: ARAB 5530 and 5540, or ARAB 3010/5010 and 3020/5020, or instructor permission.
ARAB 5870Media Arabic II (3.00)
A survey of print and electronic media, news and news reports, analysis, commentaries from or about the Arab world, intended to increase students' familiarity with the language used in news as reported in Arabic-media venues.  Prerequisite:  ARAB 5850, completion of ARAB 5530 and 5540 or permission of instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011
ARAB 6559New course in Arabic (3.00)
This course is to allow 6000-level new courses to be taught for one semester
ARAB 6672Advanced Arabic Grammar (3.00)
In this course students will develop a mastery of core items relevant to Modern Standard Arabic grammar, a mastery which will enable them to produce discreet, sophisticated sentences, as well as to compose paragraphs and essays, all while utilizing the grammar points covered in this class. Those interested in taking this course are required to have completed ARAB 2020 or equivalent, or to receive approval of instructor.
ARAB 7120Introduction to Arabic Drama (3.00)
This course introduces students to modern Arabic drama from the early pioneers' period in the 20th century to the contemporary era. We will study different forms of this genre including: musicals, traditional, experimental, feminist, and social drama. Further, students become acquainted with different schools of modern Arabic literary criticism and learn to analyze dramatic texts using critical analysis and specific theoretical terminology. Prerequisites: ARAB 5830 or 5840, or instructor's permission.
ARAB 8559New Course in Arabic (3.00)
New Course in Arabic Prerequisite: ARAB 3020 or equivalent, or instructor permission
Course was offered Spring 2014
ARAB 8993Independent Study in Arabic (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Arabic.
Arabic in Translation
ARTR 2500Taboo and the Arabic Novel (3.00)
This class introduces the contemporary Arabic novel as it deals with religious and social taboo. The course surveys major works of Arabic literature that generated confrontations with the State, readers, or religious movements. It looks at the reception of texts in the Arabic world, the texts' intersection with social and political taboos, and the problems of censorship and confiscation of artistic work. Texts include work by Naguib Mahfouz.
Course was offered Spring 2010
ARTR 3245Arabic Literary Delights (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In this course, we will venture into the fascinating words and worlds of premodern Arab-Islamic leisure and pleasure. We will focus specifically on the literary representation of and socio-cultural/theosophical debate on humor, pleasantry, wit, frivolity, eating, feasting, banquets crashing, dietetics, erotology, aphrodisiacs, sexual education and hygiene.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ARTR 3290Modern Arabic Literature in Translation (3.00)
Introduction to the development and themes of modern Arabic literature (poetry, short stories, novels and plays). Taught in English.
ARTR 3350Introduction to Arab Women's Literature (3.00)
A comprehensive overview of contemporary Arab women's literature, this course examines all Arab women's literary genres starting from personal letters, memoirs, speeches, poetry, fiction, drama, to journalistic articles and interviews. Selected texts cover various geographic locales and theoretical perspectives. Special emphasis will be given to the issues of Arab female authorship, subjectivity theory, and to the question of Arab Feminism.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2013
ARTR 3390Love, Alienation, and Politics in the Contemporary Arabic Novel (3.00)
Introduction to the Arabic Novel with emphasis on a medium for expounding political issues of the Arab World.
ARTR 3490Arab Cinemas (3.00)
The course will concentrate on cinemas of Egypt, the Maghrib (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia) as well as Syrian and Palestinian films. It will examine major moments in the history of these cinemas and the political developments that have inevitably had a major influence on filmmaking in the region.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ARTR 3559New Course in Arabic in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course is meant to work with students on major works of Arabic literature in English translation
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
ARTR 5245Arabic Literary Delights (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In this course we will focus specifically on the literary representation of and socio-cultural/theosophical debate on humor, pleasantry, wit, frivolity, eating, feasting, banquets crashing, dietetics, erotology, aphrodisiacs, sexual education and hygiene. We will organize the course around selected readings from a variety of premodern Arabic jocular, culinary and erotological literature available in English translations.
Course was offered Fall 2016
ARTR 5290Modern Arabic Literature in Translation (3.00)
Introduces the development and themes of modern Arabic literature (poetry, short stories, novels and plays). No knowledge of Arabic is required. Taught in English.
ARTR 5350Introduction to Arab Women's Literature (3.00)
A comprehensive overview of contemporary Arab women's literature, this course examines all Arab women's literary genres starting from personal letters, memoirs, speeches, poetry, fiction, drama, to journalistic articles and interviews. Selected texts cover various geographic locales and theoretical perspectives. Special emphasis will be given to the issues of Arab female authorship, subjectivity theory, and to the question of Arab Feminism.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2013
ARTR 5490Arab Cinemas (3.00)
The course will concentrate on cinemas of Egypt, the Maghrib (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia) as well as Syrian and Palestinian films. It will examine major moments in the history of these cinemas and the political developments that have inevitably had a major influence on filmmaking in the region.
Course was offered Fall 2015
ARTR 5559New Course in Arabic in Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course is meant to work with students on major works of Arabic literature in English translation.
Bengali
BENG 1010Elementary Bengali I (4.00)
This course is designed for the students whose mother tongue is not Bengali and whose language skill is in novice level however want an effective progress in all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. At the end of the semester students are expected to recognize Bengali alphabets (including combined letters), to speak with simple and everyday words, and to read and write simple sentences.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
BENG 1020Elementary Bengali II (4.00)
This course is designed for students who already have some elementary knowledge of the Bengali language (typically those who have taken BENG 1010) and want an effective, comprehensive approach to learn Bengali that will enable them to make fast, solid progress in all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. At the completion of this course, students will be able to carry on real conversations in social situations. Prerequisite: BENG 1010 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
BENG 1559New Course in Bengali (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Bengali.
Course was offered Fall 2009
BENG 2010Intermediate Bengali I (4.00)
Further develops the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Bengali. BENG 2010 enables students to successfully perform linguistic tasks that allow them to communicate in everyday situations (e.g., narrating present, past and future activities, and expressing hopes, desires, and requests). Students also read journalistic and literary selections designed for Bengali speakers. Four class hours. Followed by BENG 2020. Prerequisites: BENG 1020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
BENG 2020Intermediate Bengali II (4.00)
Further develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Bengali. BENG 2020 enables students to successfully perform linguistic tasks that allow them to communicate in everyday situations (e.g., narrating present, past and future activities, and expressing hopes, desires, and requests). Students also read journalistic and literary selections designed for Bengali speakers. Four class hours. Prereq: C or better in BENG 2010, or instr. permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011
BENG 2559New Course in Bengali (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Bengali.
Course was offered Spring 2010
BENG 3559New Course in Bengali (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in teh subject of Bengali.
Course was offered Fall 2009
BENG 4993Independent Study in Bengali (1.00 - 3.00)
For independent study of the Bengali language guided by an instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011
Hebrew
HEBR 1010Introduction to Modern Hebrew I (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An introduction to the pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and writing system of modern Israeli Hebrew. By the end of this sequence students have mastered the core grammatical principles of Hebrew, along with a basic vocabulary of 1000 words, and they are able to read and understand simple texts and carry out simple conversation. Includes material on Israeli culture, history, and politics.
HEBR 1016Intensive Introductory Hebrew (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 1020Introduction to Modern Hebrew II (4.00)
Prerequisite: HEBR 1010.
HEBR 1026Intensive Introductory Hebrew (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisite: HEBR 1016 or equivalent
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 116Intensive Introductory Hebrew (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for HEBR 1016.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 126Intensive Introductory Hebrew (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for HEBR 1026.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 1410Elementary Classical Hebrew I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the essentials of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Includes readings of narrative portions of the Hebrew Bible.
HEBR 1420Elementary Classical Hebrew II (3.00)
Studies the essentials of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Includes readings of narrative portions of the Hebrew Bible.
HEBR 2010Intermediate Modern Hebrew (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of grammar, with special attention to verb conjugation, noun declension, and syntactic structure, and their occurrence in texts which deal with modern Israeli culture and values. These texts, which include excerpts from newspapers and fiction, introduce 600 new words and expose the learner to political and other issues of modern Israel. Prerequisite: HEBR 1020 with grade of C or above, or instructor permission.
HEBR 2016Intensive Intermediate Hebrew (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisite: HEBR 1016 & 1026 or equivalent
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 2020Intermediate Modern Hebrew (4.00)
Prerequisite: HEBR 1020 with grade of C or above, or instructor permission.
HEBR 2026Intensive Intermediate Hebrew (3.00)
This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisite: HEBR 1016, 1026 & 2016 or equivalent
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 216intensive intermediate Hebrew (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for HEBR 2016.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 226Intensive Intermediate Hebrew (0.00)
This is the non-credit option for HEBR2026.
Course was offered Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012
HEBR 2410Intermediate Classical Hebrew I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Readings in the prose narratives of the Hebrew Bible. Emphasizes grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Attention to issues of translation and interpretation. Prerequisite: HEBR 1420 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
HEBR 2420Intermediate Classical Hebrew II (3.00)
Readings in the prose narratives of the Hebrew Bible. Emphasizes grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Attention to issues of translation and interpretation. Prerequisite: HEBR 2410 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
HEBR 3010Advanced Modern Hebrew I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses on the conjugation of weak, or hollow verbs, and the passive of all conjugations. It also continues the study of subordinate clauses with special attention to adverbial clauses and their use. Texts for the course, which form the basis for class discussion in Hebrew and exercises in Hebrew composition, are drawn from various genres. Prerequisite: HEBR 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
HEBR 3020Advanced Modern Hebrew II (3.00)
Prerequisite: HEBR 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
HEBR 4993Independent Study in Hebrew (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study for advanced students of Hebrew. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
HEBR 8993Independent Study in Hebrew (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students whose proficiency in Modern Hebrew has already reached the advanced level, or alternatively students who for their research focus on Hebrew Literature in translation, will pursue an independent study that will focus on the reading and interpretation of texts, as well as the analysis of media. Prerequisite: HEBR 3010
Hebrew in Translation
HETR 2300Introduction to Israeli Literature in Translation (3.00)
This course explores Israeli culture and society through the lens of its literature. Beginning with the revival of modern Hebrew and following the formative events of the Israeli experience, we will study a range of fictional works (and poetry) that represent the diverse voices of Israeli self-expression. Readings include S.Y. Agnon, Aharon Appelfeld, Yoel Hoffmann, Etgar Keret, A.B. Yehoshua, Yehudit Hendel, and others.
Course was offered Fall 2010
HETR 3559New Course in Hebrew Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
The course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Hebrew Translation.
Course was offered Fall 2009
Hindi
HIND 1010Elementary Hindi-Urdu (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory training in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Hindi and Urdu.
HIND 1020Elementary Hindi-Urdu (4.00)
Prerequisite: HIND 1010.
HIND 1060Accelerated Elementary Hindi (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed for heritage students who have some prior, informal proficiency in Hindi. Students work on their listening and speaking skills and achieve basic reading and writing skills so that they can handle simple written texts and converse appropriately on day-to-day situations with grammatical accuracy and suitable vocabulary.
HIND 2010Intermediate Hindi (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to various types of written and spoken Hindi; vocabulary building, idioms and problems of syntax; and conversation in Hindi. Prerequisite: HIND 1020 or equivalent.
HIND 2020Intermediate Hindi (4.00)
Prerequisite: HIND 2010 or equivalent.
HIND 2060Accelerated Intermediate Hindi (4.00)
This course is designed for heritage students who have some prior, informal proficiency in Hindi. Students work on their listening and speaking skills and achieve basic reading and writing skills so that they can handle simple written texts and converse appropriately on day-to-day situations with grammatical accuracy and suitable vocabulary.
HIND 3010Advanced Hindi Readings I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Readings are drawn from areas of particular interest to the students involved, and include readings from various disciplines. Prerequisite: HIND 2020 or equivalent or instructor permission.
HIND 3019Language House Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students residing in the Hindu group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
HIND 3020Advanced Hindi II (3.00)
Prerequisite: HIND 2020 or equivalent or instructor permission.
HIND 3029Language House Conversation (1.00)
For students residing in the Hindu group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
HIND 3230Readings in Hindi (3.00)
Advanced readings in modern standard Hindi and possibly in medieval Hindi, depending on the interests of the students. Prerequisite: HIND 3020/5020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
HIND 3240Readings in Hindi (3.00)
Advanced readings in modern standard Hindi and possibly in medieval Hindi, depending on the interests of the students. Prerequisite: HIND 3020/5020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
HIND 4993Independent Study in Hindi (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Hindi
HIND 5010Advanced Hindi I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Readings are drawn from areas of student interest and include readings from various disciplines. Restricted to area studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: HIND 2020 or equivalent or instructor permission.
HIND 5020Advanced Hindi II (3.00)
Readings are drawn from areas of student interest and include readings from various disciplines. Restricted to area studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: HIND 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
HIND 8993Independent Study in Hindi (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Restricted to area studies majors and minors.
Middle Eastern & South Asian Languages & Cultures
MESA 1000From Genghis Khan to Stalin: Invasions and Empires of Central Asia (3.00)
Survey of Central Asian civilizations from the first to the twenty-first centuries, with particular emphasis on nomadism, invasions, conquests, and major religious-cultural developments.
MESA 2010Literatures of South Asia and the Middle East (3.00)
An introductory course in non-Western literatures that emphasizes genres with no clear Western equivalents. The reading list varies, but the texts, read in translation, usually come from Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit, Tamil and Urdu.
MESA 2300Crossing Borders: Middle East and South Asia (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A survey of the deep cultural, religious, political and economic historical relationship between the Middle East and South Asia, suggesting we need to understand the two "regions" comprehensively and comparatively.
MESA 2350Women and Media in the Middle East and South Asia (3.00)
In this course we will study depictions and images of women in news media in selected countries (Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan) as well as in the American media. We will especially compare images of women in mainstream news media with those available in online media channels or social news networks. We will also examine the changing status of women journalists worldwide, with a special focus on their role in the Arab Spring.
Course was offered Spring 2013
MESA 2360Women and Social Media in the Middle East and South Asia (3.00)
Women in the Middle East and South Asia have embraced social media as a tool for expressing their identities and promoting causes important to them. This course examines women's use of social media in five selected countries -Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, India, and Pakistan - and investigates how it simultaneously enables and limits women's empowerment.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
MESA 2559New Course in Middle Eastern & South Asian Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in Middle Eastern and South Asian studies.
MESA 2700Recent Revolutions in the Islamic World (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This introductory course surveys recent revolutionary movements sweeping across the Islamic World, from North Africa, the Middle East into Asia, including the "Arab Spring." Key course questions include: Why rebel? Why now? What for? How? Are they spreading, failing, or being 'hijacked?' What roles have external actors played? What would Jefferson think?
MESA 3010Men and Women of South Asia and the Middle East (3.00)
Focuses on literature of South Asia and the Middle East (Persian, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit) which depicts the world as seen through the eyes of men and women; includes poetry and prose from ancient to modern times.
MESA 3470Language and Culture in the Middle East (3.00)
This course provides an introduction to the peoples, cultures, and histories of the Middle East through an examination of language-use. We focus on Israel/Palestine--and the contact between Hebrew and Arabic--as a microcosm for the region as a whole. Readings present ethnographic, linguistic, and literary perspectives on language, identity, and the general processes of SELF/OTHER constructions in contexts of political and military confrontation. Prerequisites: previous coursework in Anthropology, Linguistics, or Middle East Studies.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2009
MESA 3559New Course in Middle Eastern & South Asian Studies (3.00)
New Course in Middle Eastern & South Asian Studies
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MESA 3650Introduction to Linguistic Typology (3.00)
Human languages appear on the surface to be very different from one another. Closer examination reveals that languages differ in systematic ways and that more than half of them can be divided into a relatively small number of basic types. In this course we will identify and study some of these basic patterns and explore possible reasons for their existence. The course will introduce students to basic grammatical structure and function.
MESA 4559New Course in Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New Course (or Topic) in Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
MESA 4991Four-Year Major Seminar (3.00)
Required capstone course that studies the Middle East and South Asia from a diversity of perspectives--languages, literatures, anthropology, history, politics, and religion. Prerequisite: fourth-year standing, major in Middle Eastern Studies or in South Asian Studies
MESA 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study in a special field under the direction of a faculty member in MESALC. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MESA 4998Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies Senior Thesis (0.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Thesis research under the direction of a MESALC faculty member serving as thesis advisor and a second faculty member serving as second reader. The second faculty member may be from outside MESALC. Prerequisite: DMP major and instructor permission.
MESA 4999Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies Senior Thesis II (6.00)
Thesis composition under the direction of a MESALC faculty member serving as thesis advisor and a second faculty member serving as second reader. The second faculty member may be from outside MESALC. Prerequisite: DMP major and instructor permission.
MESA 5559New Course in Middle Eastern & South Asian Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New Course in Middle Eastern & South Asian Studies
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2016
MESA 6559New Course in Middle Eastern & South Asian Studies (3.00)
New course in Middle Eastern and South Asian studies.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Fall 2012
MESA 8993Independent Study II (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study II
MESA 8995MA Research Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Required course for all candidates for the Master of Arts in Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies. During this course the final paper, required for the MA, is written. Includes instruction in research methodology, data analysis and a history of academic research on these areas.
MESA 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for MA Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2010
MESA 8999Non-Topical Research, MA (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
Middle Eastern Studies
MEST 1100Introduction to the Middle East (3.00)
Introduces Middle Eastern economy and environment, society, gender issues, history and politics, secularism-law-religion, languages and literatures, music and the visual arts. Emphasizes the Ottoman, colonial, and post-colonial periods.
MEST 2270Culture and Society of the Contemporary Arab Middle East (3.00)
Introduces the cultural traits and patterns of contemporary Arab society based on scholarly research, recent field work, and personal experiences and observations in the Arab world. Taught in English; no knowledge of Arabic is required.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2011
MEST 2470Reflections of Exile: Jewish Languages and their Communities (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Covers Jewish languages Yiddish, Judeo-Arabic, Ladino, and Hebrew from historical, linguistic, and literary perspectives. Explores the relations between communities and languages, the nature of diaspora, and the death and revival of languages. No prior knowledge of these languages is required. This course is cross-listed with ANTH 2470.
MEST 2559New Course in Middle Eastern Studies (3.00)
New Course in Middle Eastern Studies
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014
MEST 2600Major Dimensions of Classical-Medieval Arab-Islamic Civilization (3.00)
Introducing the cultural dimensions of Classical and Medieval Arab-Islamic Civilization (600-1400 CE). We will study how Arabs approach their worldly life and pleasures through literature; organize their social domain by ethical-law; construct their spirituality and worldview through religion; react to nature by science; and attempt to resolve the internal and external inconsistencies of their culture through theology, philosophy and mysticism.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
MEST 2610Major Dimensions of the Modern Arab World (3.00)
This class aims to develop an understanding of the global significance of the 330 million Arabs as the fourth largest community in the world and Arabic as the fifth largest spoken language in a historical and thematic manner from the Ottomans (1400 CE) to the present.
Course was offered Spring 2014
MEST 2620Aspects of Creativity in Arab-Islamic Heritage:Translated Classical Reading (3.00)
This course aims to expose students to samples of original translated texts from the creative heritage of the Arab-Islamic civilization
Course was offered Spring 2015
MEST 3110Women and Middle-Eastern Literatures (3.00)
Explores some of the basic issues of women's identity in Middle Eastern literature. In a variety of readings (poetry, short-story, novel, and autobiography) by men and women, it explores both the image and presence of women in a rich and too-often neglected literature.
MEST 3470Language and Culture in the Middle East (3.00)
Introduction to peoples, languages, cultures and histories of the Middle East. Focuses on Israel/Palestine as a microcosm of important social processes-such as colonialism, nationalism, religious fundamentalism, and modernization-that affect the region as a whole. This course is cross-listed with ANTH 3470. Prerequisite: Prior coursework in anthropology, middle east studies, or linguistics, or permission of the instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2014
MEST 3559New Course in Middle Eastern Studies (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
New course in Middle Eastern Studies.
MEST 4991Middle East Studies Seminar (3.00)
Middle East Studies Seminar
MEST 5110Women and Middle-Eastern Literatures (1.00 - 3.00)
Explores some of the basic issues of women's identity in Middle Eastern literature. In a variety of readings (poetry, short-story, novel, and autobiography) by men and women, it explores both the image and presence of women in a rich and too-often neglected literature.
MEST 5270Culture & Society of Contemp. Arab Mid. East (3.00)
This course will address some of the religious, socio-political, and historical factors that have contributed to the shaping of the Arab Middle East and Arab identity(s) in the modern age. From the rise of Islam in the 7th century A.D., to the Ottoman Empire, to the colonial remapping of the Middle East during the period of the two World Wars,to the Gulf and Iraq wars, this course will help students gain an understanding of modern Arab culture.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2011
MEST 5559History of Persian Literature (3.00)
This course examines the tumultuous history of one of the richest literary traditions in the world. Persian literature addresses not only the many thematic concerns of literature (love, romance, mysticism, heroism, vindication, panegyric, media, political philosophy, etc.), but also the social and cultural backdrops that mirror and create it.
Course was offered Fall 2014
MEST 5620The Middle East in Ethnographic Perspective (3.00)
Survey of the anthropological literature on the Middle East & N. Africa. Begins historically with traditional writing on the 'middle east' and proceeds to critiques of this tradition and attempts at new ways of constructing knowledge of this world region. Readings juxtapose theoretical and descriptive work toward critically appraising modern writers' success in overcoming the critiques leveled against their predecessors.
Course was offered Spring 2013
MEST 6600Major Dimensions of Classical-Medieval Arab-Islamic Civilization (3.00)
Introducing the cultural dimensions of Classical and Medieval Arab-Islamic Civilization (600 - 1400 CE). We will study how Arabs approach their worldly life and pleasures through literature; organize their social domain by ethical-law; construct their spirituality and worldview through religion; react to nature by science; and attempt to resolve the internal and external inconsistencies of their culture through theology, philosophy and mysticism.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Fall 2013
MEST 6610Major Dimensions of the Modern Arab World (3.00)
This class aims to develop an understanding of the global significance of the 330 million Arabs as the fourth largest community in the world and Arabic as the fifth largest spoken language in a historical and thematic manner from the Ottomans (1400 CE) to the present.
Course was offered Spring 2014
MEST 6620Aspects of Creativity in Arab-Islamic Heritage:Translated Classical Reading (3.00)
This course aims to expose students to samples of original translated texts from the creative heritage of the Arab-Islamic civilization
Course was offered Spring 2015
Pashto
PASH 1010Elementary Pashto I (4.00)
Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Pashto. PASH 1010 and PASH 1020 enable students to successfully perform linguistic tasks that allow them to communicate in everyday situations (e.g., greeting, narrating, describing, ordering, comparing and contrasting, and apologizing). Five class hours per week. Followed by PASH 1020.
PASH 1020Elementary Pashto II (4.00)
Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Pashto. PASH 1010 and PASH 1020 enable students to successfully perform linguistic tasks that allow them to communicate in everyday situations (e.g., greeting, narrating, describing, ordering, comparing and contrasting, and apologizing). Five class hours per week. Followed by PASH 2010. Prerequisites: C or better in PASH 1010, or permission of the instructor.
PASH 2010Intermediate Pashto I (4.00)
Further develops the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Pashto. PASH 2010 enables students to successfully perform linguistic tasks that allow them to communicate in everyday situations (e.g., narrating present, past and future activities, and expressing hopes, desires, and requests). Students also read journalistic and literary selections designed for Pashto speakers. Four class hours. Followed by PASH 2020. Prerequisites: C or better in PASH 1020, or permission of the instructor.
PASH 2020Intermediate Pashto II (4.00)
Further develops the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Pashto. PASH 2020 enables students to successfully perform linguistic tasks that allow them to communicate in everyday situations (e.g., narrating present, past and future activities, and expressing hopes, desires, and requests). Students also read journalistic and literary selections designed for Pashto speakers. Four class hours. Prerequisites: C or better in PASH 2010, or permission of the instructor.
Persian
PERS 1010Elementary Persian (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory language sequence focusing on reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking modern Persian through audio-lingual methods. Persian grammar is introduced through sentence patterns in the form of dialogues and monologues.
PERS 1020Elementary Persian (4.00)
Introductory language sequence focusing on reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking modern Persian through audio-lingual methods. Persian grammar is introduced through sentence patterns in the form of dialogues and monologues. Prerequisite: PERS 1010 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
PERS 1060Accelerated Persian (4.00)
This course is designed for Persian heritage students who many know spoken language to some extent, but they have not been exposed to formal or written language. It covers two semesters of Elementary Persian; emphasizing reading and writing skills, and the grammar of the language.
Course was offered Spring 2016
PERS 2010Intermediate Persian (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Each course focuses on the development of reading, writing, and speaking skills. Special attention is paid to reading comprehension using selections from classical and modern Persian prose and poetry, preparing students for advanced studies in Indo-Persian language and literature. Prerequisite: PERS 1020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
PERS 2020Intermediate Persian (4.00)
Each course focuses on the development of reading, writing, and speaking skills. Special attention is paid to reading comprehension using selections from classical and modern Persian prose and poetry, preparing students for advanced studies in Indo-Persian language and literature. Prerequisite: PERS 1020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
PERS 3010Advanced Persian I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed to introduce the students to the world of Persian prose literature. We will read a variety of prose genre. We will look at the semantics, morphology, and syntax and analyze the topic vis-à-vis these aspects. Prerequisite: PERS 2020 or equivalent
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Spring 2012
PERS 3019Language House Conversation (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students residing in the Persian group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
PERS 3020Readings in Modern Persian Prose Fiction (3.00)
Selected readings from the works of major writers of the century. Discusses the development of modern Persian fiction as it reflects a changing society. Improves reading ability in Persian and familiarizes students with Iran, its people, and its culture. Prerequisite: PERS 2020, or equivalent, or instructor permission.
PERS 3029Language House Conversation (1.00)
For students residing in the Persian group in Shea House. Prerequisite: instructor permission.
PERS 3230Introduction to Classical Persian Literature (3.00)
A comprehensive, historical introduction to Persian poetry and prose from the 10th to the 18th centuries. Emphasizing the history and development of Persian poetry and prose, this advanced-level language course introduces various formal elements of Persian literary tradition. It analyzes literary texts and explores the linguistic structure, fine grammatical points, and syntactic intricacies of classical Persian. Prerequisite: PERS 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
PERS 3240Introduction to Modern Persian Literature (3.00)
This course addresses the development of modern(ist) trends in Persian literature, emphasizing historical and socio-political factors. Exemplar modern poems, stories, and essays are read in the original, then explained and critically evaluated. Defines and discusses significant ideas, ideologies, movements, trends, milieus, social backgrounds, etc., out of which modern Persian literature emerged. Prerequisite: PERS 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
PERS 3559New Course in Persian (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Persian.
PERS 4240Advanced Readings in Sufi Texts (3.00)
A course designed to help advanced Persian language students develop skills in reading and understanding texts (both prose and poetry) on Persian Islamic mysticism (Sufism).
PERS 4991Independent Study in Persian (1.00 - 3.00)
Independent Study in Persian
PERS 4993Independent Study in Persian (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study for advanced students of Persian. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
PERS 5010Readings in Modern Persian Poetry (3.00)
Studies the works of major and some minor poets of the 20th century. The form and content of 'New Poetry' is discussed as distinguished features of 20th-century Persian poetry in contrast with those of classical Persian poetry. Emphasizes the themes of modern poetry as reflections of Iranian society. Prerequisite: PERS 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012
PERS 5020Readings in Modern Persian Prose Fiction (3.00)
Examines the works of this century's major writers, focusing on the development of modern Persian fiction as it reflects a changing society. Improves Persian reading ability and familiarity with Iran, its people, and its culture. Prerequisite: PERS 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011
PERS 5230Introduction to Classical Persian Literature (3.00)
A comprehensive, historical introduction to Persian poetry and prose from the 10th to the 18th centuries. Emphasizing the history and development of Persian poetry and prose, this advanced-level language course introduces various formal elements of Persian literary tradition. It analyzes literary texts and explores the linguistic structure, fine grammatical points, and syntactic intricacies of classical Persian. Prerequisite: PERS 2020 or equiv.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010
PERS 5559New Course in Persian (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Persian.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2009
PERS 7559New Course in Persian (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Persian. Prerequisite: PERS 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission
Course was offered Fall 2013
PERS 8993Independent Study in Persian (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study for advanced students of Persian. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Persian in Translation
PETR 3210Persian Literature in Translation (3.00)
Reading from the works of major figures in classical Persian literature, especially Rudaki, Ferdowsi, Khayyam, Attar, Mowlavi, Sa'adi, and Hafez, as well as the most important minor writers of each period. Emphasizes the role of the Ma'shuq (the beloved), Mamduh (the praised one), and Ma'bud (the worshiped one) in classical verse, as well as the use of allegory and similar devices in both prose and verse. Taught in English.
Course was offered Fall 2011
PETR 3220Twentieth-Century Persian Literature in Translation (3.00)
Introduces modern Persian literature in the context of Iranian society and civilization. Lectures and discussions follow the development of modern Persian poetry and prose, and trace the influence of Western and other literature, as well as Iranian literary and cultural heritage, on the works of contemporary Iranian writers. Facilitates understanding of contemporary Iran, especially its people, both individually and collectively, with their particular problems and aspirations in the twentieth-century world. Taught in English.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011
PETR 3320Life Narratives & Iranian Women Writers (3.00)
This seminar examines life narratives and other forms of literary output by Iranian women writers. We will examine the ways these writers have desegregated a predominantly all-male literary tradition, as well as their arrival at the forefront of a bloodless social movement. Some of the genres to be investigated include novels, short stories, poetry, autobiographies, memoirs, and films.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2010
PETR 3322The Life and Poetry of Forugh Farrokhzad (3.00)
This course focuses on the life and art of Forugh Farrokhzad in a spectrum of genres that includes poetry, travel narratives, literary criticism, essays, and films by and about her. Although from the beginning of her literary career, Farrokhzad was a daring, often irreverent explorer of taboo topics, she was also deeply rooted in the Iranian culture. We study the body of her work to better understand Iran in the 1950-60s
PETR 3340Poetics of Existentialist Persian Literature (3.00)
The existentialist literature of the Persian-speaking world has been a source of inspiration of poetics for the entire Middle East region. The objective of this course is the study of cognitive nuances embedded in the thematic and linguistic structure of Persian existentialist literature.
Course was offered Spring 2013
PETR 3342Life Narrative & Iranian Women Writers (3.00)
While women's autobiography has attracted growing scholarly attention as an evolving literary form, sustained scholarly study of the genre has largely focused on women's autobiography in Europe and North America, with only a small group of isolated scholars addressing women's autobiography in Islamic societies in general and Iran in particular. This course studies the genealogy and evolution of the genre.
PETR 3559New Course in Persian Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic int he subject area of Persian Translation
PETR 5210Persian Literature in Translation (3.00)
Reading from the works of major figures in classical Persian literature, especially Rudaki, Ferdowsi, Khayyam, Attar, Mowlavi, Sa'adi, and Hafez, as well as the most important minor writers of each period. Emphasizes the role of the Ma'shuq (the beloved), Mamduh (the praised one), and Ma'bud (the worshiped one) in classical verse, as well as the use of allegory and similar devices in both prose and verse. Taught in English.
Course was offered Fall 2011
PETR 5220Twentieth-Century Persian Literature in Translation (3.00)
Introduces modern Persian literature in the context of Iranian society and civilization. Lectures and discussions follow the development of modern Persian poetry and prose, and trace the influence of Western and other literature, as well as Iranian literary and cultural heritage, on the works of contemporary Iranian writers. Facilitates understanding of contemporary Iran, especially its people, both individually and collectively, with their particular problems and aspirations in the twentieth-century world. Taught in English.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011
PETR 5320Life Narratives & Iranian Women Writers (3.00)
This seminar examines life narratives and other forms of literary output by Iranian women writers. We will examine the ways these writers have desegregated a predominantly all-male literary tradition, as well as their arrival at the forefront of a bloodless social movement. Some of the genres to be investigated include novels, short stories, poetry, autobiographies, memoirs, and films.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2010
PETR 5322The Life and Poetry of Forugh Farrokhzad (3.00)
This course focuses on the life and art of Forugh Farrokhzad in a spectrum of genres that includes poetry, travel narratives, literary criticism, essays, and films by and about her. Although from the beginning of her literary career, Farrokhzad was a daring, often irreverent explorer of taboo topics, she was also deeply rooted in the Iranian culture. We study the body of her work to better understand Iran in the 1950-60s
Course was offered Spring 2015
PETR 5559New Course in Persian Translation (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of Persian Translation
Course was offered Fall 2010, Fall 2009
PETR 7559New Course in Persian Literature in Translation (3.00)
New course in Persian Literature in translation.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Fall 2012
Sanskrit
SANS 1010Elementary Sanskrit I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies Sanskrit sounds, the Devanagari script, and basic grammar.
SANS 2020Elementary Sanskrit II (3.00)
A continuation of SANS 1010. Prerequisite: SANS 1010. Note: The following six courses are all intermediate level Sanskrit courses. They are offered two-by-two in a three-year rotation.
SANS 3000TNon-UVa Transfer/Test Credit (1.00 - 10.00)
SANS 3012Selections from the Mahabharata (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce students' knowledge of grammar from SANS 1020, to expand vocabulary and to introduce the Mahabharata, one of ancient India's major epics. Prerequisite: SANS 1020.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013
SANS 3014Selections from the Ramayana of Valmiki (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 1020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the Ramayana of Valmiki, one of two major epics of ancient India, and the 'first poem' in Sanskrit. Prerequisite: SANS 1020.
SANS 3016Selections from the Kathasaritsagara of Somadeva (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the Kathasaritsagara of Somadeva, the most important collection of story literature in Sanskrit. Prerequisite: SANS 1020.
Course was offered Fall 2014
SANS 3022The Bhagavadgita (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce students' knowledge of grammar from SANS 1020, to expand vocabulary and to introduce the Bhagavadgita, a major religious text of ancient India. Prerequisite: SANS 1020.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2013
SANS 3024Selections from the Upanisads (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 1020/5020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the Upanisads, a major spiritual text of ancient India. Prerequisite: SANS 1020.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
SANS 3026Selections from the Puranas (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the huge corpus of Puranic texts. Prerequisite: SANS 1020.
Course was offered Spring 2016
SANS 4010Classical Plays and Poetry (3.00)
A close reading of theatrical and poetic works from the classical period of Sanskrit literature, approximately 150 BCE to 1200 CE.
SANS 4020Literary Theory (3.00)
A close reading of texts in South Asia's long history of literary theory. Texts readings include, but are not limited to, the Natyasastra, the Kavyalamkara of Bhamaha, the Kavyadarsa, the Kavyalamkara of Rudrata, the Sarasvatikanthabharana, the Kavyanusasana, the Kavyaprakasa, the Kavyalamakarasutravrtti, the Rasagangadhara, and the Dhvanyaloka.
SANS 4030Philosophical Texts I (3.00)
A close reading of texts in these philosophical traditions of South Asia: Nyaya, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Sankhya, Yoga and Vaisesika.
SANS 4040Philosophical Texts II (3.00)
A close reading of texts in these philosophical traditions of South Asia: Nyaya, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Sankhya, Yoga and Vaisesika.
SANS 4051Vedic Texts I (3.00)
A close reading of Vedic texts. Readings may come from the four Samhita texts, the Brahmanas, or the Aranyakas.
SANS 4052Vedic Texts II (3.00)
A close reading of Vedic texts. Readings may come from the four Samhita texts, the Brahmanas, or the Aranyakas.
SANS 4053Texts in the Science and Philosophy of Grammar I (3.00)
A close reading of texts in the linguistic tradition of Panini. Text readings include, but are not limited to, the Mahabhasya, the Kasika, the Paribhasendusekhara, and the Siddhantakaumudi, each with its many commentaries.
SANS 4054Texts in the Science and Philosophy of Grammar II (3.00)
A close reading of texts in the linguistic tradition of Panini. Text readings include, but are not limited to, the Mahabhasya, the Kasika, the Paribhasendusekhara, and the Siddhantakaumudi, each with its many commentaries.
SANS 4993Independent Study In Sanskrit (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is meant to give students training in advanced Sanskrit
SANS 6010Elementary Sanskrit I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A study of sounds of Sanskrit, the Devanagari script and the basic grammar. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
SANS 6012Selections from the Mahabharata (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce students' knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary and to introduce the Mahabharata, one of ancient India's major epics. Prerequisite: SANS 5020 and graduate standing.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013
SANS 6014Selections from the Ramayana of Valmiki (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the Ramayana of Valmiki, one of two major epics of ancient India, and the 'first poem' in Sanskrit. Prerequisite: SANS 5020 and graduate standing.
SANS 6016Selections from the Kathasaritsagara of Somadeva (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the Kathasaritsagara of Somadeva, the most important collection of story literature in Sanskrit. Prerequisite: SANS 5020 and graduate standing.
Course was offered Fall 2014
SANS 6020Elementary Sanskrit II (3.00)
A continuation of SANS 5010. Prerequisite: SANS 5010 or instructor permission. Note: The following six courses are all intermediate level Sanskrit courses. They are offered two-by-two in a three-year rotation.
SANS 6022The Bhagavadgita (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce students' knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary and to introduce the Bhagavadgita, a major religious text of ancient India. Prerequisite: SANS 5020 and graduate standing.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2013
SANS 6024Selections from the Upanisads (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the Upanisads, a major spiritual text of ancient India. Prerequisite: SANS 5020.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014
SANS 6026Selections from the Puranas (3.00)
A second-year course focusing on developing reading fluency in Sanskrit. Selections are chosen to reinforce student's knowledge of grammar from SANS 5020, to expand vocabulary, and to introduce the huge corpus of Puranic texts. Prerequisite: SANS 5020.
Course was offered Spring 2016
SANS 7030Philosophical Texts I (3.00)
A close reading of texts in these philosophical traditions of South Asia: Nyaya, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Sankhya, Yoga and Vaisesika.
SANS 7040Philosophical Texts II (3.00)
A close reading of texts in these philosophical traditions of South Asia: Nyaya, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Sankhya, Yoga and Vaisesika.
SANS 7051Vedic Texts I (3.00)
A close reading of Vedic texts. Readings may come from the four Samhita texts, the Brahmanas, or the Aranyakas. Prerequisite: At least two courses from SANS 5012-5026.
Course was offered Fall 2011
SANS 7052Vedic Texts II (3.00)
A close reading of Vedic texts. Readings may come from the four Samhita texts, the Brahmanas, or the Aranyakas. Prerequisite: SANS 7051, a Sanskrit reading course in Religious Studies, or at least three courses from SANS 5012-5026.
SANS 7053Texts in the Science and Philosophy of Grammar I (3.00)
A close reading of texts in the linguistic tradition of Panini. Text readings include, but are not limited to, the Mahabhasya, the Kasika, the Paribhasendusekhara, and the Siddhantakaumudi, each with its many commentaries. Prerequisite: at least two courses from SANS 5012-5026.
SANS 7054Texts in the Science and Philosophy of Grammar II (3.00)
A close reading of texts in the linguistic tradition of Panini. Text readings include, but are not limited to, the Mahabhasya, the Kasika, the Paribhasendusekhara, and the Siddhantakaumudi, each with its many commentaries. Prerequisite: SANS 7053, a Sanskrit reading course in Religious Studies, or at least three courses from SANS 5012-5026.
SANS 8993Independent Study in Sanskrit (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Sanskrit.
South Asian Studies
SAST 1100Introduction to South Asia (3.00)
Introduces South Asian economy and environment, caste and society, gender issues, history and political science, secularism-law-religion, philosophy, languages and literatures, theater-music-dance, and visual arts. Emphasizes the colonial and post colonial periods.
SAST 1300Under the Colonized-Gaze: British Empire and its Indian Subjects (3.00)
This course focuses on writings by Indians (mainly Bengali writers) during the colonial period to examine the existing relational nature between the colonizer (the British) and the colonized (Indians). In doing so the course also focuses on the wider significance of Bengali writings how they encapsulated discourses on nation, race and gender.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011
SAST 1559New Course in South Asian Studies (3.00)
The course will focus in on the period since 1990, when India took dramatic steps to reform its economic policies and re-set its relationships with other world powers. Students will be introduced to a wide range of initiatives taking place in a variety of public and privates sectors, and be encouraged through focused case studies to learn about opportunities for them to discover their own interests, possibly by studying in India with the UVa.
Course was offered Spring 2015
SAST 1600India in Global Perspective (3.00)
The course will not be a conventional "introduction" to India which customarily emphasizes cultural history. Though there will be a short section at the beginning of the course that provides an overview of India's history, we will quickly move, after 6 class meetings, to the post-independence era, and focus in on the period since 1990, when India took steps to reform its economic policies and re-set its relationships with other world powers
SAST 2050Classics of Indian Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A survey of the foundational, formative and paradigmatic classic texts of the Indian Vedic, Buddhist, Jain, Hindu, Islamic and Sikh religio-literary-cultural traditions.
SAST 2060Bollywood Dreams: Indian Cinema (3.00)
Survey of Indian (particulary Hindi-language) cinema from ca. 1910 to the present, concentrating on films made after independence (1947).
Course was offered Fall 2011
SAST 2200Delhi: The Gateway to India (3.00)
The course utilizes the ever changing map of India's capital and its seven cities to introduce medieval, pre-modern and modern India. Delhi is a microcosm of India's history. It is also home to India's most important government and cultural institutions. A visit to the Mughal city of Agra (Taj Mahal) and the Rajput 'capital', Jaipur is included.
SAST 2559New Course in South Asian Studies (3.00)
New course in South Asian studies.
SAST 2700Indian Politics and Society (3.00)
The course provides an overview of key issues in the study of contemporary Indian politics. Particular attention is paid to the successes and challenges of Indian democracy. The course examines the historical background to the establishment of democracy; the evolution of political institutions and processes, and foreign and economic policy; and contemporary identity politics (including gender, religion and caste). Cross-listed with PLCP 2700.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
SAST 2800The World According to South Asia (3.00)
This course approaches South Asia and its cultural diversity from the inside out, rather than from an `other' centered, western viewpoint. This course is not about the history of South Asia. It is about understanding the contemporary cultural milieu 'the world as seen reflexively and reflectively through a South Asian lens. We will be reading and discussing almost exclusively South Asian voices' opinions and perceptions.
Course was offered Spring 2015
SAST 3300The Pleasures of Bollywood: Melodrama, Realism, Mythos (3.00)
This class will focus on cinema produced by the industry in Mumbai, popularly called Bollywood. Topics will include the relationship between fiction and documentation, between melodrama and realism, music and affect. Students will be taught the tools of film analysis and will be expected to watch and unpack films each week. They will also be expected to consider films in the social, political and economic contexts in which they were made.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012, Fall 2010
SAST 3400Pop Culture in S. Asia: Advertising, Visual Aesth., Posters & Photography (3.00)
This course will examine popular visual aesthetics in South Asia. We will look at the aesthetics of visual culture from the 19th century to the present. Students will be trained to consider popular culture, to think about the relationship between high art forms such as painting and multi-media and the more seemingly mundane aesthetics of press photography, posters, billboards, teaching posters, etc., and the new spate of financial advertising.
Course was offered Spring 2011
SAST 3450The Languages of South Asia (3.00)
An examination of the phonological, morphological, and syntactic structures of South Asian languages from typological, social, and historical perspectives. No knowledge of a South Asian language or linguistics is required.
SAST 3559New Course in South Asian Studies (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian studies.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Fall 2009
SAST 3640Women & Politics in S Asia (3.00)
This course examines the role of women in politics in the countries of South Asia (including India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan) from the colonial to the modern period. Particular attention is paid to issues of democracy and authoritarian rule; identity politics (including religion, nationalism, and caste); political institutions and processes; and political violence. Cross-listed with PLCP 3640.
Course was offered Fall 2010, Fall 2009
SAST 3701Business and Banking in South Asia (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
South Asia, the region which stretches from Afghanistan to Burma and down to Sri Lanka, has been the center of thousands of years of trade and finance. In this course we will investigate the early history of this vast flow through the following: the highlights of the history of business and banking, trade and finance from about 1500 B.C to the early European merchant adventurers , the worlds and cultures that were implicated in that history.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
SAST 4559New Course in South Asian Studies (3.00)
New Course in South Asian Studies
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2010
SAST 4991South Asian Studies Capstone Seminar (3.00)
This is the fourth-year capstone seminar for students majoring in South Asian Studies. This course will draw on the multidisciplinary interests of the students who participate to create a collaborative and collegial environment in which to investigate some of the foundational concepts and categories involved in the construction of "South Asia" as unified area of academic discourse.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
SAST 4993Colonial Indians in the West: Negotiation, Appropriation and Assimilation (1.00 - 3.00)
The present course focuses on writings by Indians during the colonial period and beyond to examine the existing relational nature between the Indians and the West. In doing so the course also focuses on the wider significance of Indian writings how they encapsulated discourses on identity and how they negotiated or assimilated in the Western cultural milieu while they are traveling to the West. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Course was offered Spring 2016
SAST 5300The Pleasures of Bollywood: Melodrama, Realism, Mythos (3.00)
This class will focus on cinema produced by the industry in Mumbai, popularly called Bollywood. Topics will include the relationship between fiction and documentation, between melodrama and realism, music and affect. Students will be taught the tools of film analysis and will be expected to watch and unpack films each week. They will also be expected to consider films in the social, political and economic contexts in which they were made.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2010
SAST 5400Popular culture in South Asia: Advertising, visual aesthetic, posters (3.00)
The course will look at the aesthetics of visual culture from the 19 th to the contemporary period. Students will be trained to consider popular culture, to think about the relationship between high art forms such as painting, photography and multi-media and the more seemingly mundane aesthetics of press photography, posters and billboards, teaching posters, commercial art and advertising, and the new spate of financial advertising.
Course was offered Spring 2011
SAST 5559New Course in South Asian Studies (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of South Asian studies.
Course was offered Fall 2010
SAST 6701Business and Banking in South Asia (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
South Asia, the region which stretches from Afghanistan to Burma and down to Sri Lanka, has been the center of thousands of years of trade and finance. In this course we will investigate the early history of this vast flow through the following: the highlights of the history of business and banking, trade and finance from about 1500 B.C to the early European merchant adventurers , the worlds and cultures that were implicated in that history.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
SAST 7450The Languages of South Asia (3.00)
An examination of the phonological, morphological, and syntactic structures of South Asian languages from typological, social, and historical perspectives. No knowledge of a South Asian language or linguistics is required.
South Asian Literature in Translation
SATR 2000Introduction to South Asian Literature (3.00)
Surveys classical to contemporary South Asian languages (e.g., Sanskrit, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu) and literature translated into, or written in, English.
SATR 2010Remembering India's Partition through Literature and Poetry (3.00)
The readings for this course have been put together with the premise that literature, even that which is written at the height of nationalist struggles, does not relate the exact same story that nationalism does. The readings for this course present a view of pre-partition and post-partition India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, especially through the novels of Muslim South Asian writers like Abdullah Hussein and Intezar Hussain.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Fall 2010
SATR 2110Cultural Translation: Travel Writing in South Asia (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Travel writing is among the oldest forms of literature, especially in Asia. This course explores depictions of the Indian sub-continent by travel writers from Buddhist pilgrims to Arab geographers to colonial and post-colonial writers.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
SATR 2300Colonial and Postcolonial Bengali Literature in Translation (3.00)
This course is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of Bengali literature as it has developed through the colonial and postcolonial periods. This course critically examines the questions of western literary influences on Bengali literature and their successful/unsuccessful appropriations/adoptions by Bengali writers.
Course was offered Fall 2010
SATR 3000Women Writing in India & Pakistan: 1947-Present (3.00)
We will read and critique the fiction and poetry of culturally specific regions while reflecting on the assumption that experiences and identities are fundamentally gendered. We will explore issues associated with women writing in regional languages to writing in mainstream languages like Hindi, Urdu and English. We will also examine how the publication and dissemination of women's texts are related to the women movements in India and Pakistan. Prerequisite: Completion of First Writing Requirement
Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2011, Spring 2010
SATR 3010Colors of Loneliness: Literature of Diasporic Imagination (3.00)
An upper-level undergraduate seminar on South Asian Literature translated into or written in English that focuses on dislocation both metaphorical and temporal and how the filters of time and memory operate on imagination creating 'fictions.'
Course was offered Spring 2012
SATR 3110Modern Urdu-Hindi Literature (3.00)
This upper level course will comprise readings that will cover a broad spectrum of what constitutes the "modern" in Urdu and Hindi Literature. The course will track the historical beginning of Urdu-Hindi as a language, its development as a literary language and the complexities of the divide form one to two distinct languages: modern Hindi and modern Urdu.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2009
SATR 3280Poetry of Passionate Devotion:The Ghazal (3.00)
In this course we will read selections from some of the best classical Urdu and Persian lyric poetry. we will learn about the conventions of love in Urdu literary culture and the poetics of the ghazal in general. We will explore the different possibilities of interpretation: how the line between sacred and profane love (ishq) is often blurred, the relationship of poetry to mystical inspiration and so on.
SATR 3300Literature & Society in South Asia: Breaking the Cast(e) (3.00)
Dalit literature is perhaps the most remarkable literary movement to emerge in post-independence India. It is the voice of the most marginalized section of India's population, those formerly known as untouchables. Until the advent of Dalit literature, the lives of Dalits had seldom been recorded in Indian literature. We will read fictional and non-fictional narratives of Dalit writers, and watch films to visualize and comprehend their lives. Prerequisite: SATR 7300 (graduate section)
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2012
SATR 3559New Course in South Asian Literature in Translation (3.00)
New Course in South Asian Literature in Translation
Course was offered Spring 2010
SATR 3700Medieval Indian Literature: Vernacular and Bhakti Revolution (3.00)
This course explores the classic authors and texts of the Indian pre-modern literary period 700 - 1650 CE, which saw the rise of devotional Hinduism, the arrival of Islam in India and its fundamental influence on Indian literature, and the use of vernacular - regional languages in literature.
SATR 5110Modern Urdu-Hindi Literature (3.00)
This upper level course will comprise readings that will cover a broad spectrum of what constitutes the "modern" in Urdu and Hindi Literature. The course will track the historical beginning of Urdu-Hindi as a language, its development as a literary language and the complexities of the divide form one to two distinct languages: modern Hindi and modern Urdu.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Fall 2009
SATR 6700Medieval Indian Literature: Vernacular and Bhakti Revolution (3.00)
This course explores the classic authors and texts of the Indian pre-modern literary period 700 - 1650 CE, which saw the rise of devotional Hinduism, the arrival of Islam in India and its fundamental influence on Indian literature, and the use of vernacular - regional languages in literature.
SATR 7300Literature & Society in South Asia: Breaking the Cast(e) (3.00)
Dalit literature is perhaps the most remarkable literary movement to emerge in post-independence India. It is the voice of the most marginalized section of India's population, those formerly known as untouchables. Until the advent of Dalit literature, the lives of Dalits had seldom been recorded in Indian literature. We will read fictional and non-fictional narratives of Dalit writers, and watch films to visualize and comprehend their lives.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2012
Urdu
URDU 1559New Course in Urdu (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is to allow 1000-level new courses in Urdu to be taught for one semester.
Course was offered Fall 2016
URDU 2010Intermediate Urdu (4.00)
Introduces various types of written and spoken Urdu; vocabulary building, idioms, and problems of syntax; and conversation. Prerequisite: for URDU 2010: HIND 1020 or equivalent.
URDU 2020Intermediate Urdu (4.00)
Prerequisite: for URDU 2020: URDU 2010 or equivalent.
URDU 3010Advanced Urdu I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed to expand and to consolidate the structures the student has learned through URDU 2020 by reading original Urdu texts, ranging from literary prose fiction to news media excerpts to poetry (both classical and modern). We will discuss these texts in Urdu in class, and the students will be responsible for a series of short essays throughout the semester in Urdu pertaining both to the texts and to other topics. Pre-requisites: URDU 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
URDU 3020Advanced Urdu II (3.00)
This course is designed to expand and to consolidate the structures the student has learned through URDU 2020 by reading original Urdu texts, ranging from literary prose fiction to news media excerpts to poetry (both classical and modern). We will discuss these texts in Urdu in class, and the students will be responsible for a series of short essays throughout the semester in Urdu pertaining both to the texts and to other topics. Pre-requisites: URDU 2020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
URDU 3300Readings in Urdu Poetry: An Ongoing Mahfil (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will introduce advanced Urdu and Hindi students to some of the finest poetry in Urdu. Those who cannot read the Urdu script will have the option of reading the texts in Devanagari (the Hindi script). Some of the poets we will read are Mir, Ghalib, Dagh and Faiz. Course work will include brief analytical papers, as well as in-class presentations. Prerequisites: URDU 3010 or 3020; or HIND 3010 or 3020; or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Spring 2013
URDU 3559New Course in Urdu (3.00)
This course is to allow 3000-level new courses in Urdu to be taught for one semester.
Course was offered Fall 2011
URDU 4993Independent Study in Urdu (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent Study in Urdu
URDU 5010Advanced Urdu I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course is designed to expand and to consolidate the structures the student has learned through URDU 2020 by reading original Urdu texts, ranging from literary prose fiction to news media excerpts to poetry (both classical and modern). We will discuss these texts in Urdu in class, and the students will be responsible for a series of short essays throughout the semester in Urdu pertaining both to the texts and to other topics. Prerequisites: URDU 2020 or instructor permission.
URDU 5020Advanced Urdu II (3.00)
This course is designed to expand and to consolidate the structures the student has learned through URDU 2020 by reading original Urdu texts, ranging from literary prose fiction to news media excerpts to poetry (both classical and modern). We will discuss these texts in Urdu in class, and the students will be responsible for a series of short essays throughout the semester in Urdu pertaining both to the texts and to other topics. Prerequisites: URDU 2020 or instructor permission
URDU 6559New Course in Urdu (3.00)
This course is to allow 6000-level new courses in Urdu to be taught for one semester.
Course was offered Fall 2011
URDU 7300Readings in Urdu Poetry: An Ongoing Mahfil (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will introduce advanced Urdu and Hindi students to some of the finest poetry in Urdu. Those who cannot read the Urdu script will have the option of reading the texts in Devanagari (the Hindi script). Some of the poets we will read are Mir, Ghalib, Dagh and Faiz. Course work will include brief analytical papers, as well as in-class presentations. Prerequisites: URDU 3010 or 3020; or HIND 3010 or 3020; or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014
URDU 8993Independent Study in Urdu (1.00 - 3.00)
Independent study in Urdu language and/or literature. Prerequisite: URDU 5010 or 5020 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
UVa Course Catalog - Complete Catalog for Music (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Music-Marching Band
MUBD 2601Basketball Band (1.00)
The Basketball Band performs at every home men's and women's basketball game at the John Paul Jones Arena and all post season tournament games. Much of the music must be performed memorized. New music is introduced on a weekly basis. Students enrolling in Basketball Band must be a member of the current year's marching band course (MUBD 2610, 2620, 2630, or 2640).
MUBD 2610Marching Band I (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An ensemble that performs at all home football games and selected away games each season, also traveling to Bowl games and performing at special events. This course counts as performance, and thus subject to the limit of eight credits of the 120 required for the B.A. Prerequisite: Students are selected by audition.
MUBD 2620Marching Band II (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An ensemble that performs at all home football games and selected away games each season, also traveling to Bowl games and performing at special events. Students assist in mentoring new band members enrolled in MUBD 2610. Prerequisite: MUBD 2610.
MUBD 2630Marching Band III (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An ensemble that performs at all home football games and selected away games each season, also traveling to Bowl games and performing at special events. Students run sectional rehearsals and tutor students enrolled in MUBD 2610 and 2620.  Prerequisite:  MUBD 2620.
MUBD 2640Marching Band IV (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
An ensemble that performs at all home football games and selected away games each season, also traveling to Bowl games and performing at special events. Students assume leadership roles in the Marching Band, and contribute to the design and teaching of shows.  Prerequisite:  MUBD 2630.
Music-Ensembles
MUEN 2600Concert Band (1.00)
Concert Band
MUEN 2690African Music and Dance Ensemble Level 1 (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A practical, hands-on course focusing on several music/dance forms from West Africa (Ghana, Togo) and Central Africa (BaAka), with the intention of performing during and at the end of the semester. Traditions include drumming, dancing, and singing. Prerequisites: By audition. Concentration, practice, and faithful attendance are required. May be repeated for credit.
MUEN 3570Indian Singing Ensemble (1.00)
Students will be introduced to the concepts of RAGA (melody) and TALA (rhythm) in Indian classical music. They will learn classical compositions in different RAGAS and TALAS; mythological and philosophical meanings of the compositions will be explained. With this background, students will learn about Guru-Shishya-parampara (teacher-disciple-relationship), a concept which is unique to Indian culture. No musical background is required.
MUEN 3600Jazz Ensemble (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Jazz Ensemble Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College.
MUEN 3610Orchestra (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Orchestra Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College.
MUEN 3620Wind Ensemble (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Wind Ensemble Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College.
MUEN 3630Chamber Ensemble (1.00 - 2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Chamber Ensemble Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College.
MUEN 3640Klezmer Ensemble (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Klezmer Ensemble focuses on the music of the klezmorim, Jewish professional instrumentalists of Eastern Europe. Prerequisite: intermediate to advanced instrumental skills. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the college.
MUEN 3645Bluegrass Workshop (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course seeks to develop the playing, singing, and improvising skills necessary for the idomatic performance of bluegrass music, while also providing an opportunity for discussion of its origins and development. Appropriate for experienced players working to improve their knowledge or for players versed in other genres to learn new styles.
MUEN 3650University Singers (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
University Singers Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College.
MUEN 3651Chamber Singers (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Chamber Singers Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College.
MUEN 3655Opera Workshop (1.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree.
MUEN 3670Early Music Ensemble (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Performance of music written before 1750 on instruments appropriate to the period.Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree.
MUEN 3680New Music Ensemble (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Performance of vocal and instrumental music of the 20th- and 21st-century. Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree.
MUEN 3690African Music and Dance Ensemble Level 2 (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Practical, hands-on course focusing on several music/dance forms from West Africa (Ghana, Togo) and Central Africa (BaAka pygmies). No previous experience with music or dance is necessary. Students seeking the co-requisite for MUSI 3090 should sign up for MUSI 3690. Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. May be repeated for credit.
MUEN 4690African Music and Dance Ensemble Level 3 (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Third level of proficiency in several music/dance forms from West Africa (Ghana, Togo) and Central Africa (BaAka pygmies). Performances during and at the end of the semester. Students develop a leadership role and proficiency in drumming, dancing, singing. and in ensemble dynamics. Students seeking the co-requisite for MUSI 3090 should sign up for MUSI 3690. Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. May be repeated for credit.
Music-Private Performance Instruction
MUPF 1150Brass Technique for Woodwind Players (1.00)
This course is designed to be an introduction to the performing techniques and instructional materials of brass instruments. Furthermore, the students enrolled in the course will learn how to perform one brass instrument at a high level with the goal of being able to contribute as a brass player in the UVa Marching Band in the future.
MUPF 2110Performance (Voice) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2111Performance (Voice) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2181 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2120Performance (Piano) (0.50 - 1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2121Performance (Piano) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2181 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2130Performance (Organ, Harpsichord) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2131Performance (Organ, Harpsichord) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2181 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2140Performance (Strings) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2141Performance (Strings) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110-2181 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2150Performance (Woodwinds) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2151Performance (Woodwinds) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2181 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2160Performance (Brass) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2161Performance (Brass) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2181 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2170Performance (Percussion) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2171Performance (Percussion) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2181 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2180Performance (Guitar) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2211 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2181Performance (Guitar) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2211 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2190Performance (Banjo, Mandolin) (0.50)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2191 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) Prerequisites: Music majors with permission of department chair by auditions; all other students must register for performance through the music department office. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2191Performance (Banjo, Mandolin) (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUPF 2110 -2191 may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information. Prerequisites: Music majors with permission of department chair by auditions; all other students must register for performance through the music department office.
MUPF 2210Performance (Harp) (0.50)
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses labelled MUPF may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 2211Performance (Harp) (1.00)
Individual instruction in musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses labelled MUPF may be repeated as often as desired, but no more than eight performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College. (S) There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3110Advanced Performance (Voice) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3120Advanced Performance (Piano) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3130Advanced Performance (Organ, Harpsichord) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3140Advanced Performance (Strings) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3150Advanced Performance (Woodwinds) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3160Advanced Performance (Brass) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3170Advanced Performance (Percussion) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3180Advanced Performance (Guitar) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/music/performance/privatelessons/index.html. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3190Advanced Performance (Banjo, Mandolin) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction in advanced musical performance. Because the subject matter changes each semester, each MUPF course may be repeated for credit, but only sixteen performance credits may be applied toward the College degree, with an additional four available for Distinguished Majors. Prerequisite: at least one semester of instruction in the corresponding 2000-level course; successful audition. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 3200Supervised Advanced Performance (2.00)
For majors involved at an advanced level in types of solo or ensemble performance not offered through the department. An academic faculty member serves as mentor, monitors performance activities, and assigns relevant readings and research. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and DUP; restricted to music majors.
Course was offered Spring 2012
MUPF 3210Advanced Performance (Harp) (2.00)
Individual instruction in musical performance. Details available here, including prerequisites: [web URL]. May be repeated as often as desired, but no more than 16 performance credits may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree in the College, with an additional 4 available for Distinguished Majors. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Dept. of Music for more information.
MUPF 3635Collaborative Piano (1.00)
Ensemble coaching for pianists paired with singers and instrumentalists. Prerequisite: One semester of MUPF credit and audition
MUPF 3950Performance Concentration I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Performance Instruction for students in the Music Performance Concentration Prerequisite: One semester of MUPF credit and audition
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
MUPF 3960Performance Concentration II (3.00)
Performance Instruction for students in the Music Performance Concentration Prerequisite: MUPF 3950
Course was offered Spring 2016
MUPF 4930Honors Performance (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual instruction for Distinguished Major recitalists who wish to spend a year preparing a full-length recital. Prerequisite: At least one semester of instruction at the 3000 level; successful written application to the Distinguished Major Program; successful audition, normally at the end of the semester preceding 4000-level study; and permission of instructor. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 4940Honors Performance (2.00)
Individual instruction for Distinguished Major recitalists who wish to spend a year preparing a full-length recital. Prerequisite: At least one semester of lessons at the 3000 level; successful written application to the Distinguished Major Program; successful audition, normally at the end of the semester preceding 4000-level study; and permission of instructor. There is an additional fee for private lessons. Please contact the McIntire Department of Music for information.
MUPF 4950Performance Concentration III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Performance Instruction for students in the Music Performance Concentration Prerequisite: MUPF 3960
Course was offered Fall 2016
MUPF 4960Performance Concentration IV (3.00)
Performance Instruction for students in the Music Performance Concentration Prerequisite: MUPF 4950
MUPF 7930Performance - Music Graduate Students (1.00 - 2.00)
Individual instruction in musical performance for PhD students in music, as an enhancement of their academic program. Prerequisite: music graduate student with permission of department chair.
Music
MUSI 1010Introduction to Music (3.00)
Surveys the musical literatures that make up the common listening experience of contemporary Americans, emphasizing such 'classical' repertories as symphony, opera, 'early music' 'new music,' blues, and jazz. Teaches effective ways of listening to and thinking critically about each repertoire. Considers how musical choices reflect or create cultural identities, including attitudes toward gender, ethnicity, social relationships, and ideas of the sacred.
MUSI 1040Exploring the Orchestra (3.00)
An introduction to the tradition and repertory of the symphony orchestra. Topics include the development and in strumental makeup of the modern symphony orchestra, forms and genres, and the role of the conductor.
MUSI 1070Global Music (3.00)
Global Music is an introduction to the field of ethnomusicology, the study of music as both an artistic activity and human behavior. It examines music using the methods and concerns of anthropology and cultural study. Over the course of the semester, we will consider not only different systems of music sound, but also different systems of musical meaning.
MUSI 1310Basic Musical Skills (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Not open to students already qualified to elect MUSI 2302 or 3310. Study of the rudiments of music and training in the ability to read music. Prerequisite: No previous knowledge of music required.
MUSI 1559New Course in Music (1.00 - 4.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Music.
MUSI 1620History of the Wind Band (2.00)
The class is designed to give an introductory look at wind band music development from the early 20th century to present. The class does not require any previous musical experience. The course provides students with historical facts surrounding the wind band movement while allowing students to experience the music aurally.
MUSI 1993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 2010Music, Meaning, and the Arts (3.00)
What does music signify, and how does it convey meaning? How does its collaboration with other arts inflect both its significance and signifying ability? This lecture course seeks to answer these questions in an inquiry that focuses on Western art music from about 1800 to the present. This course is intended for non-music majors; no prior musical experience is required or expected.
MUSI 2020Opera (3.00)
Study of musical, literary, and dramatic aspects of representative operatic works. Prerequisite: No previous knowledge of music required.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2011, Fall 2009
MUSI 2040Symphonic Masterworks (3.00)
Study of symphonic music, including the concerto, from 1700 to the present. Prerequisite: No previous knowledge of music required.
MUSI 2050American Musical Mavericks (3.00)
A history of innovative and experimental American music, from Colonial times to the present.
MUSI 2060Music and Politics (3.00)
In this introductory course, we will explore the relationship of music and politics, from state-sponsored propaganda to explicit critique. Our aim is to understand the various ways in which music can be political, and politics can be shaped by music. No prior musical experience is necessary.
MUSI 2070Popular Musics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Scholarly and critical study of music circulated through mass media. Specific topic for the semester (e.g. world popular music, bluegrass, country music, hip-hop, Elvis Presley) announced in advance. No previous knowledge of music required.
MUSI 2080American Music (3.00)
Scholarly and critical study of music of the Americas, with attention to interaction of music, politics, and society. Specific topics announced in advance. Prerequisite: No previous knowledge of music required.
MUSI 2100Film Music (3.00)
Scholarly and critical study of music in cinema. Specific topics for the semester announced in advance. No previous knowledge of music required.
MUSI 2110Music in Everyday Life (3.00)
Explores the implicit cultural messages which circulate within our ever-changing daily soundtracks. This courses focuses our attention on music that we usually take for granted, getting us thinking about the depths of quotidian aesthetic experience.
MUSI 2120History of Jazz Music (3.00 - 4.00)
Survey of jazz music from before 1900 through the stylistic changes and trends of the twentieth century; important instrumental performers, composers, arrangers, and vocalists. No previous knowledge of music required.
MUSI 2130Introduction to Jewish Musical Traditions (3.00)
This course is an introduction to sacred and secular Jewish musical traditions. Texts include books and articles that draw on ethnomusicology, musicology, folklore, anthropology, sociology, Jewish studies, history and other fields. The course uses case studies to concentrate on developments in these traditions since the middle of the 19th century, focusing the three main groupings of Ashkenazic, Sephardic and Mizrakhi Jewry.
MUSI 2140Music of Multicultural America (3.00)
Examines a wide range of folk and ethnic musical traditions that have flourished in or impacted the United States. We ask how these traditions have fed into definitions of "American-ness" over the years, and whether recent trends represent signs of America's transforming itself into a post-ethnic, post-racial society. Designed for non-music majors. No prerequisites. Musical literacy not assumed.
MUSI 2210Composers (3.00)
Study of the lives and works of individuals (e.g., Bach, Beethoven, Cage, Ellington, Smyth) whose participation in musical culture has led them to focus on the creation of musical 'works.' Topics announced in advance.
MUSI 2220Composers (3.00)
Study of the lives and works of individuals (e.g., Bach, Beethoven, Cage, Ellington, Smyth) whose participation in musical culture has led them to focus on the creation of musical 'works.' Topics announced in advance.
MUSI 2302Keyboard Skills (Beginning) (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introductory keyboard skills; includes sight-reading, improvisation, and accompaniment at the keyboard in a variety of styles. No previous knowledge of music required. Satisfies the performance requirement for music majors. Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition.
MUSI 2304Keyboard Skills (Intermediate) (2.00)
Intermediate keyboard skills for students with some previous musical experience. Satisfies the performance requirement for music majors.  Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition.
MUSI 2306Fretboard Harmony (2.00)
Fretboard skills for students with some previous musical experience. Satisfies the performance requirement for music majors. Prerequisite: instructor permission by audition.
MUSI 2308Voice Class (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This class is designed to teach the fundamentals of healthy vocal production. Classes are designed to improve vocal performance for each student, and to provide a introduction to standard vocal repertoire. This course will also include a look at the anatomy of the voice, resonance and articulation in singing, and voice classifications.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
MUSI 2340Learn to Groove (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of rhythmic patterns associated with rhythms from West African, the Caribbean, Brazil, and the United States, through theory and performance.
MUSI 2342Learn to Groove Intermediate (2.00)
"Learn to Groove" hand drumming and rhythmic fluency with Robert Jospe. This is the intermediate level of the class. It is a hands on drumming/percussion class using congas, djembes, claves, shakers, etc. This class is designed to enhance ones knowledge of syncopated patterns associated with jazz, rock, African and Latin American music and to improve ones facility in playing these patterns.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MUSI 2350Technosonics: Digital Music and Sound Art Composition (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to digital music and sound art, through history, theory, and musical creation.
MUSI 2370Make Rock (3.00)
An introduction to rock from the 1950's to the present, comprising musical, cultural and technological histories and compositional projects, informed by the points of view and poetic processes of their makers. The course is organized around musical and poetic foundations such as the backbeat, affect, control vs. abandon, distortion, production, the solo, and lyric innovation. Creative assignments involve producing musical expressions of rock.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
MUSI 2390Introduction to Music and Computers (3.00)
Introduction to the use of computers in music composition, with hands-on experience. Appropriate for non-majors.
MUSI 2500Jazz Keyboard Skills (2.00)
This goal of this class is to develop a basic level of skill in performing, arranging and analyzing standard modern jazz repertoire and styles for the piano. Concepts covered will include chord voicings for the left hand and for two hands; elements of jazz and swing rhythm and melody; reading and interpreting a lead sheet; basic solo jazz piano textures; ii-V-I chord progressions; and transcription and performance of recorded improvised solos.
Course was offered Spring 2010
MUSI 2559New Course in Music (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Music.
MUSI 2570Music Cultures (3.00)
Studies of various musical topics, with emphasis on relatons between music and cultural context. Taught at the non-major level.
MUSI 2600Jazz Improvisation (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Jazz Improvisation
MUSI 2700Music and Politics (3.00)
In this introductory course, we will explore the relationship of music and politics, from state-sponsored propaganda to explicit critique. Our aim is to understand the various ways in which music can be political, and politics can be shaped by music. No prior musical experience is necessary.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014
MUSI 2993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 3000Studies in Pre-Modern Music (to 1500) (3.00)
Introduction to the variety of repertories and music cultures known to have thrived in pre-modern Europe, and the ways such music has been assimilated into 20th-century American ideas about 'music history.' Specific topics announced in advance, such as: the music of 12th-century France; music in monastic life, 800 to 1500; music and mystical vision, the cosmology of Hildegard von Bingen; music, cultural exchange, and power, Burgundy and Italy in the 15th century. Prerequisite: Ability to read music. MUSI 3310 highly recommended.
Course was offered Fall 2009
MUSI 3010Studies in Early Modern Music (1500-1700) (3.00)
Introduction to crucial shifts in musical culture that signaled the emergence of a self-consciously 'modern,' self-consciously 'European' musicality over the period 1500-1700; and to the ways such early modern genres as the polyphonic Mass, the madrigal, opera, oratorio, cantata, sonata, suite, and congregational hymnody have been assimilated into 20th-century American ideas about 'musicality.' Specific topics announced in advance. Prerequisite: The ability to read music. MUSI 3310 highly recommended.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2012
MUSI 3020Studies in Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century Music (3.00)
Study of selected repertories from the 17th and 18th centuries, emphasizing compositional style, performance practice, and the role of music within social, political, philosophical, and religious cultures of the time. Composers studied may include Lully, Corelli, Handel, J. S. Bach, Vivaldi, Haydn, and Mozart. Prerequisite: MUSI 3310 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2011
MUSI 3030Studies in Nineteenth-Century Music (3.00)
Prerequisite: MUSI 3310; or instructor permission.
MUSI 3040Studies in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Music (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of art music in the 20th century. Examines ways in which the aims and functions of European/US musical art were re-imagined, particularly in association with modernism. Explores the century's radical shifts in musical language and their relationship with the pressing cultural, political, and social concerns of the period. Fulfills part of the 'Critical and comparative studies in music' requirement for majors. Prerequisite: MUSI 3310
MUSI 3050Music and Discourse Since 1900 (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the range of music that has flourished since the end of the 19th century including modernist and post-modern art music, popular music, and world music, through historical, critical, and ethnographic approaches. Prerequisite: The ability to read music, or any three-credit course in music, or instructor permission.
MUSI 3070Introduction to Musical Ethnography (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Exploration of non-western musical cultures through music-making, movement, listening, and case studies. Issues include how musical and social aesthetics are intertwined, and the connections between style, community, and identity (including issues of race, gender, class, and postcolonial power structures). Field research and ethnographic writing will be the focus of critical inquiry.
MUSI 3080American Music (3.00)
Historical and/or ethnomusicological perspectives on folk, popular, and 'art' music in the Americas, with a particular emphasis on 19th-and 20th-century African-American traditions including spirituals, work songs, minstrelsy, blues, R&B, soul, and hip-hop. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Fall 2009
MUSI 3090Performance in Africa (3.00 - 4.00)
Explores music/dance performance in Africa through reading, hands-on workshops, discussion, and audio and video examples. The course covers both 'traditional' and 'popular' styles, through discussion and a performance lab. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 3120Jazz Studies (3.00)
Introduction to jazz as an advanced field of study, with equal attention given to historical and theoretical approaches. Prerequisite: MUSI 3310 or comparable fluency in music notation, and instructor permission.
MUSI 3310Theory I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the pitch and rhythmic aspects of several musical styles, including European art music, blues, African drumming, and popular music. Focuses on concepts and notation related to scales and modes, harmony, meter, form, counterpoint, and style. Prerequisite: Ability to read music, and familiarity with basic concepts of pitch intervals and scales..
MUSI 3320Theory II (3.00)
Studies pitch and formal organization in European concert music of the 18th and 19th centuries. Includes four-part vocal writing, 18th-century style keyboard accompaniment, key relations, and form. Students compose numerous short passages of music and study significant compositions by period composers. Prerequisite: MUSI 3310 or instructor permission.
MUSI 3332Musicianship I (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Lab course providing practical experience with many aspects of musical perception and performance, such as accurate vocal production of pitch, musical memory, identification of intervals and rhythmic patterns, and uses of notation in dictation and sight-singing. Students entering this sequence take a test to determine the appropriate level of their first course. Students enrolled in MUSI 3310, 3320 or 4331 have priority; course open to other students as space permits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 3334Musicianship II (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Lab course providing practical experience with many aspects of musical perception and performance, such as accurate vocal production of pitch, musical memory, identification of intervals and rhythmic patterns, and uses of notation in dictation and sight-singing. Students entering this sequence take a test to determine the appropriate level of their first course. Students enrolled in MUSI 3310, 3320 or 4331 have priority; course open to other students as space permits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 3336Musicianship III (2.00)
Lab course providing practical experience with many aspects of musical perception and performance, such as accurate vocal production of pitch, musical memory, identification of intervals and rhythmic patterns, and uses of notation in dictation and sight-singing. Students entering this sequence take a test to determine the appropriate level of their first course. Students enrolled in MUSI 3310, 3320 or 4331 have priority; course open to other students as space permits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 3360Tonal Composition (3.00)
Develops the craft of musical composition through polyphonic writing, canon and imitative counterpoint, and homophonic writing, emphasizing phrase structure and small forms. Compositions are performed and criticized in class, with the aim of making manifest and adding to ideas covered in MUSI 3310 (Theory I) through actual writing. This course is essential for those who will pursue creative writing in music.
Course was offered Fall 2009
MUSI 3370Songwriting (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Develop aural, analytic and creative abilities through songwriting. Learn about rhythm, melodic design, harmonic progression, lyrics and song forms. Develop ear training, so that concepts you learn will be sonically meaningful. Examples considered from blues, folk, tin pan alley, musicals, R&B, rock and hip hop. Students must sign up for a required Lab section.
MUSI 3380Introduction to Composition (3.00)
This class focuses on composition techniques in American and European concert music, including the music of various composers and the composition of new music. Prerequisite: MUSI 3310
MUSI 3390Introduction to Music and Computers (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Students gain hands-on experience with synthesizers, music notation software, and the control of MIDI instruments via computer. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 3400Ecoacoustics (3.00)
Ecoacoustics explores the intersection between ecology and music. It engages with natural systems of change and the unique sonic energy of places. Students learn recording and analysis techniques, and create their own ecoacoustic sound works as we study seminal works from the musical and artistic fields of acoustic ecology, sonology, soundscape composition, sonification, earthwork art, and deep listening.
MUSI 3559New Course in Music (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Music.
MUSI 3570Music Cultures (3.00)
Studies of various musical topics, with emphasis on relatons between music and cultural context. Taught at the major level.
MUSI 3630Gamelan (3.00)
The course introduces students to the gamelan instruments, the techniques of performance, the gamelan's performance practice, and it's cultural role within Bali, greater Indonesia, and Southeast Asia. After learning technique and repertoire, students will be encouraged to create their own pieces for the ensemble. Class activity is enhanced through discussion of selected readings, video presentations, and opportunity for original projects.
MUSI 3993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 4331Theory III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies in 18th-, 19th-, and 20th-century techniques and styles through analysis and composition. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 or instructor permission.
MUSI 4505Vocal Music (3.00)
Topics, announced in advance, selected from opera, oratorio, choral music, or song. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 or the equivalent and instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2010
MUSI 4506Instrumental Music (3.00)
Topics, announced in advance, are selected from the orchestral, chamber music or solo repertories. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 or the equivalent and instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2010
MUSI 4507Composers (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Study of the life and works of a composer (or school of composers); topic announced in advance. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 or the equivalent and instructor permission.
MUSI 4508Topics in American Music (3.00)
Topics, announced in advance, about folk, popular, jazz or art music traditions in American culture. Prerequisite: MUSI 3080 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Summer 2016, Summer 2013
MUSI 4509Cultural and Historical Studies of Music (3.00)
Selected topics, announced in advance, exploring the study of music within cultural and historical frameworks. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 4510Cultural and Historical Studies of Music (3.00)
Selected topics, announced in advance, exploring the study of music within cultural and historical frameworks. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 4512Studies in Jazz Literature (3.00)
Topics, announced in advance, exploring the world of jazz music. Prerequisite: MUSI 3120 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013
MUSI 4519Critical Studies of Music (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Selected topics, announced in advance, exploring the study of music within critical frameworks. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 4520Critical Studies of Music (3.00)
Selected topics, announced in advance, exploring the study of music within critical frameworks. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 4523Issues in Ethnomusicology (3.00)
An intensive experience with ethnomusicology and performance studies, this seminar explores musical ethnography (descriptive writing), experiential research, sociomusical processes, and other interdisciplinary approaches to musical performance. Addresses issues involving race, class, gender, and identity politics in light of particular topics and areas studies. Prerequisite: MUSI 3070 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2010
MUSI 4524Field Research and Ethnography of Performance (3.00)
Addresses ideas about ethnography and performance. Students explore epistemological, ethical, and aesthetic issues as they relate to field research and push the envelope of 'creative non-fiction' in the ethnographic realm of their writing. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011
MUSI 4525Topics in Ethnomusicology (3.00)
Addresses specific issues and cultural areas according to the interests of the students and instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016
MUSI 4526Topics in Ethnomusicology (3.00)
Addresses specific issues and cultural areas according to the interests of the students and instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013
MUSI 4532Musical Analysis (3.00)
Various approaches to musical analysis; readings from theoretical literature; and practical exercises in analysis of music from all periods. Prerequisite: MUSI 4331 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2010
MUSI 4533Advanced Musicianship (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes advanced ear-training, sight-singing and keyboard harmony. Prerequisite: Passing score on the exit test for MUSI 3336.
MUSI 4534Tonal Counterpoint (3.00)
Written and aural exercises based on analysis of the contrapuntal style of J.S. Bach and his successors. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 or the equivalent.
Course was offered Fall 2009
MUSI 4535Interactive Media (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The class is designed for composers, performers and all students interested in interactive technology for music, programming real-time computer music systems, and in music for multimedia. Emphasis is placed on gaining both technical and artistic understanding of the possibilities of real time music technology and multimedia. Prerequisite: MUSI 3390 or MUSI 4543 or MUSI 4547 or instructor permission.
MUSI 4540Computer Sound Generation and Spatial Processing (3.00)
Studies in sound processing, digital synthesis and multichannel audio using RTCmix running under Linux. Students learn techniques of computer music through composition, analysis of representative works, and programming. Prerequisite: MUSI 3390 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2011
MUSI 4543Sound Studio (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies in computer music studio techniques, sound synthesis using a variety of software packages based on the Macintosh platform, and the creation of original music using new technologies. Prerequisite: MUSI 3390 or instructor permission.
MUSI 4545Computer Applications in Music (3.00)
Topics involving the composition, performance, and programming of interactive computer music systems. Prerequisite: Instructor permission or MUSI 3390.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
MUSI 4547Materials of Contemporary Music (3.00)
Topics in contemporary music that will focus on different areas in rotation. Each will involve focused readings, analysis of selected works, and the creation of original compositions that reflect the issues under discussion. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2012, Spring 2010
MUSI 4559New Course in Music (1.00 - 4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Music.
MUSI 4574Music in Performance (3.00)
Studies how musical performances implicitly or explicitly enact and (re)negotiate their historical, cultural, and ideological circumstances through activities that focus on a range of musical cultures. Prerequisite: Previous musical experience, broadly defined.
MUSI 4581Composition I (3.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2012
MUSI 4582Composition (3.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2013
MUSI 4710Instrumental Conducting I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the theory and practice of conducting, score analysis, and rehearsal technique. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 and instructor permission.
MUSI 4720Instrumental Conducting II (3.00)
Studies the theory and practice of conducting, score analysis, and rehearsal technique. Prerequisite: MUSI 3320 and instructor permission.
MUSI 4750Choral Conducting I (3.00)
Studies in the basic technique and art of conducting, with weekly experience conducting repertoire with a small choral ensemble. Prerequisite: basic ear training, sight-reading. Previous experience in a choral or instrumental ensemble is preferred. Interested students should consult with the instructor before registering. Instructor permission is required.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011
MUSI 4760Choral Conducting II (3.00)
Studies in the basic technique and art of conducting, with weekly experience conducting repertoire with a small choral ensemble. Prerequisite: Previous experience in a choral or instrumental ensemble is preferred. Interested students should consult with the instructor before registering. Instructor permission is required.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2012
MUSI 4993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 5810Composition (3.00)
Composition Prerequisite: MUSI 4331 and instructor permission.
MUSI 7350Interactive Media (3.00)
A graduate-level seminar in interactive technology for music and multimedia.  Students explore theoretical, creative and practical aspects of programming, composing and performing real-time interactive music with computers.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2011, Spring 2010
MUSI 7500Studies in Pre-Modern Music to 1500 (3.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7502Studies in Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century Music (3.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012
MUSI 7503Studies in Nineteenth-Century Music (3.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7504Topics in Twentieth Century Music (3.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7506Instrumental Music (3.00)
Studies topics, announced in advance, selected from the orchestral, chamber music or solo repertories. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7508American Music (3.00)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2012
MUSI 7509Cultural and Historical Studies of Music (3.00)
Selected topics, announced in advance, exploring the study of music within cultural and historical frameworks. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7510Cultural and Historical Studies of Music (3.00)
Selected topics, announced in advance, exploring the study of music within cultural and historical frameworks. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011
MUSI 7511Introduction to Research in Music (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7512Studies in Jazz Literature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2011
MUSI 7519Current Studies in Research and Criticism (3.00)
Current Studies in Research and Criticism Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7520Current Studies in Research and Criticism (3.00)
Current Studies in Research and Criticism Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7524Field Research and Ethnography of Performance (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Working with and critiquing ideas about ethnography and performativity, students explore epistemological, ethical, and aesthetic issues as they relate to field research, and push the envelope of 'creative non-fiction' in the ethnographic realm through writing. A final essay as well as a final performance presentation are required. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Spring 2011
MUSI 7525Topics in Ethnomusicology (3.00)
Studies the field of ethnomusicology. Specific issues and cultural areas addressed depend on the interests of students and the instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7526Topics in Ethnomusicology (3.00)
Studies the field of ethnomusicology. Specific issues and cultural areas addressed depend on the interests of students and the instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7532Musical Analysis (3.00)
Studies various approaches to musical analysis; readings from the most important theoretical literature; and the practical exercises in analysis of music from all periods. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7540Computer Sound Generation and Spatial Processing (3.00)
Studies in sound processing, digital synthesis and multichannel audio using RTCmix running under Linux. Students learn techniques of computer music through advanced composition, analysis of representative works, and programming. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. The course is intended for graduate students in music.
MUSI 7543Sound Studio (3.00)
Studies in computer music studio techniques, sound synthesis using a variety of software packages based on the Macintosh platform, and the creation of original music using new technologies. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7547Materials of Contemporary Music (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The course is intended for graduate students in music. Topics in contemporary music that will focus on different areas in rotation. Each will involve focused readings, analysis of selected works, and the creation of original compositions that reflect the issues under discussion. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7559New Course in Music (1.00 - 5.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Music.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015
MUSI 7571Instrumental Conducting I, II (3.00)
Advanced studies in the theory and practice of conducting, score analysis, and rehearsal techniques. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7581Composition (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses on particular compositional types, in this case choral composition. There are a series of graded exercises, graded compositions, and a major final project that is presented during the final exam period. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 7582Composition (3.00)
This course focuses on particular compositional types, in this case choral composition. There are a series of graded exercises, graded compositions, and a major final project that is presented during the final exam period.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
MUSI 7583Proseminar in Computer Music Composition (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Proseminar in Computer Music Composition Prerequisite: instructor permission.
MUSI 7584Proseminar in Computer Music Composition (3.00)
Proseminar in Computer Music Composition Prerequisite: instructor permission.
MUSI 8810Advanced Composition (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced Composition Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 8820Advanced Composition (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Advanced Composition Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 8830Advanced Computer Music Composition (3.00)
Advanced Computer Music Composition Prerequisite: instructor permission.
MUSI 8840Advanced Computer Music Composition (3.00)
Advanced Computer Music Composition Prerequisite: instructor permission.
MUSI 8910Supervised Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading and/or other work in particular fields under supervision of an instructor. Normally taken by first-year graduate students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 8920Supervised Research (3.00)
Reading and/or other work in particular fields under supervision of an instructor. Normally taken by first-year graduate students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 8960Thesis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Thesis
MUSI 8993Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study dealing with a specific topic. Requirements will place primary emphasis on independent research. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
MUSI 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
MUSI 9010Directed Readings (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Intensive readings on particular topics, under the supervision of an instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 9020Directed Readings (3.00)
Intensive readings on particular topics, under the supervision of an instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
MUSI 9910Supervised Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading and/or other work in particular fields under supervision of an instructor. Normally taken by second year graduate students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 9920Supervised Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Reading and/or other work in particular fields under supervision of an instructor. Normally taken by second year graduate students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 9930Independent Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Research carried out by graduate student in consultation with an instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 9940Independent Research (3.00)
Research carried out by graduate student in consultation with an instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Preliminary research directed towards a dissertation in consultation with an instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MUSI 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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Philosophy
PHIL 1000Introduction to Philosophy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and approaches. Topics include basic questions concerning morality, skepticism and the foundations of knowledge, the mind and its relation to the body, and the existence of God. Readings are drawn from classics in the history of philosophy and/or contemporary sources. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/
PHIL 1410Forms of Reasoning (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analyzes the structure of informal arguments and fallacies that are commonly committed in everyday reasoning. The course will not cover symbolic logic in any detail. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 1510Introductory Philosophy Seminars (3.00)
Discussion groups devoted to some philosophical writing or topic. Information on the specific topic can be obtained from the philosophy department at course enrollment time. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 1600Medieval Philosophy of the Mediterranean (3.00)
A study of four of the most important philosophers of the Middle Ages were Avicenna (980-1037), Averroes (1126-1198), Maimonides (1135-1204), and Aquinas (1225-1274).
PHIL 1610Philosophy of Religion (3.00)
This course will read the work of present-day philosophers of religion. That means that in this course we will use contemporary philosophical methods to examine a number of different topics that have been of perennial interest to philosophers of religion and philosophical theologians. These topics include arguments for and against God's existence, the problem of evil, the relationship between human freedom and divine foreknowledge.
Course was offered Summer 2012
PHIL 1710Human Nature (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines a wide variety of theories of human nature, with the aim of understanding how we can fulfill our nature and thereby live good, satisfying and meaningful lives. Focuses on the questions of whether it is in our nature to be rational, moral and/or social beings. Readings are taken from contemporary and historical sources. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 1730Introduction to Moral and Political Philosophy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines some of the central problems of moral philosophy and their sources in human life and thought. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 1740Issues of Life and Death (3.00)
Studies the fundamental principles underlying contemporary and historical discussions of such issues as abortion, euthanasia, suicide, pacifism, and political terror. Examines Utilitarian and anti-Utilitarian modes of thought about human life and the significance of death. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 1750The Meaning of Life (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
What is the meaning of life? Does a meaningful life presuppose the existence of a divine being, or can human beings somehow create meaning? Does the certainty of death rob life of meaning, or provide it? These and related questions will be pursued through contemporary and classic texts by such authors as Sartre, Nagel, Nietzsche, Bernard Williams, and Epicurus.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
PHIL 1800Philosophy of Art (3.00)
Art permeates our lives, yet it is hard to define what makes something a work of art, or what the purpose of art is. In tis course we will explore the philosophy of art. We will look at what some of the great philosophical figures of the past have thought about art, as well as looking at contemporary approaches.
Course was offered Spring 2015
PHIL 2000Internship in Philosophy: Teaching Philosophy in High Schools (2.00)
Students will intern in area high schools to work with teachers in support of their teaching of philosophy. In preparation for this, students will learn about the aims of the teachers with whom they intern, as well as the challenges they face. Students will support teachers with the construction of lesson plans, reading material, discussion points, and paper topics.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011
PHIL 2020Know Thyself (3.00)
Investigation of the nature and significance of our knowledge of ourselves, employing perspectives from Philosophy, Psychoanalysis, Experimental Psychology, Neurosciences, and Buddhism. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2012
PHIL 2060Philosophical Problems in Law (3.00)
Examines and evaluates some basic practices and principles of Anglo-American law. Discusses the justification of punishment, the death penalty, legal liability, good samaritan laws, and the legal enforcement of morality. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2070Knowledge and Reality (3.00)
Knowledge and Reality. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2110History of Philosophy: Ancient and Medieval (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Survey of the history of philosophy from the Pre-Socratic period through the Middle Ages. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2120History of Philosophy: Modern (3.00)
Surveys the history of modern philosophy, beginning with Descartes and extending up to the nineteenth century. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2330Computers, Minds and Brains (3.00)
Do computers think? Can a persuasive case be made for the claim that the human mind is essentially a sophisticated computing device? These and related questions will be examined through readings in computer science, the philosophy of mind, logic, and linguistics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHIL 2340The Computational Age (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will address the effects of rapid technological advances on a number of new & traditional philosophical topics (potential changes in our concept of personal identity as a result of biological & cognitive enhancements the loss of privacy changes in the status of scientific evidence & the diminution of the role of human scientists as a result of automated instrumentation, computationally based simulations, and computer proof methods).
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
PHIL 2420Introduction to Symbolic Logic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the concepts and techniques of modern formal logic, including both sentential and quantifier logic, as well as proof, interpretation, translation, and validity. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2450Philosophy of Science (3.00)
Introduces the philosophy of science. Topics include experiment, casual inference, models, scientific explanation, theory structure, hypothesis testing, realism and anti-realism, the relations between science and technology, science versus non-science, and the philosophical assumptions of various sciences. Illustrations are drawn from the natural, biological, and social sciences, but no background in any particular science is presupposed. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2500Survey on a Philosophical Topic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A lecture series on the various topics central to Philosophy.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
PHIL 2510Seminar in Philosophy (3.00)
Seminars aimed at showing how philosophical problems arise in connection with subjects of general interest. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2520Seminar in Bioethics (3.00)
Topics vary annually. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2650Free Will and Responsibility (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines whether our actions and choices are free and whether or to what extent we can be held responsible for them. Includes the threat to freedom posed by the possibility of scientific explanations of our behavior and by psychoanalysis, the concept of compulsion, moral and legal responsibility, and the nature of human action. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Spring 2014
PHIL 2660Philosophy of Religion (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Considers the problems raised by arguments for and against the existence of God; discussion of such related topics as evil, evidence for miracles, and the relation between philosophy and theology. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2670God (3.00)
A detailed examination of the philosophical concept of God and also of diverse arguments for and against His existence, including various ontological arguments, causal arguments, the arguments from design, and the argument from evil.
PHIL 2690Justice, Law, and Morality (3.00)
Examines contemporary liberal theories of justice and of communitarian, Marxist, libertarian, utilitarian, and feminist criticisms of these theories. Uses landmark Supreme Court decisions to illuminate central theoretical disputes. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2720Bioethics: A Philosophical Perspective (3.00)
Surveys biomedical ethics, emphasizing philosophical issues and methods. Includes moral foundations of the physician/patient relation, defining death, forgoing life-sustaining treatments, euthanasia, abortion, prenatal diagnosis, new reproductive technologies, human genetics, human experimentation, and the allocation and rationing of health care resources. Reflects on the various ethical theories and methods of reasoning that might be brought to bear on practical moral problems. Not open to those who have taken RELG 2650. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2730Ethics and Film (3.00)
This course is designed both as an introduction to philosophy through moral issues, and as an exploration of film as a medium for ethical reflection. It focuses on the moving image and its potentila as a mode of philosophical thinking and examines the pertinence of ethical theories to particular issues, as these arise in contemporary films.
PHIL 2740Ethics of Violence (3.00)
This course will study philosophical issues arising from the encounter and conflict between different cultures. Focusing on the Spanish conquest of the Americas will address the general question of whether there is a just war, relating this discussion to fundamental questions in contemporary ethics and political philosophy.
Course was offered Fall 2014
PHIL 2750Democracy (3.00)
Examines competing conceptions of the democratic ideal, both in the work of historic figures such as Locke, Rousseau, Madison and Mill, and in the work of a variety of contemporary political philosophers. Focuses in particular on the relation to the democratic ideal of majoritarian voting, civic association, public deliberation and basic liberal rights. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2760Classics of Political Philosophy (3.00)
Considers some of the perennial questions in political philosophy through an examination of classical works in the field, including some or all of the following: Aristotle's Politics, Hobbes's Leviathan, Locke's Second Treatise of Government, and Rousseau's On the Social Contract. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2770Political Philosophy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course deals with the most basic problems of political philosophy. Discusses the justification of the state, political obligation and disobedience, social justice, demoncracy, and the morality of international politics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 2780Ancient Political Thought (3.00)
A survey of the political ideas and theories of the ancient Greeks and Romans, including such works as Plato's REPUBLIC, Aristotle's POLITICS and Cicero's DE RE PUBLICA. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2010
PHIL 3010Darwin and Philosophy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course investigates the history and the scientific and philosophical implications of Darwin's revolutionary idea that the wholly unguided process of natural selection could explain the magnificent variety and adaptedness of living things and their descent from a common ancestor. One of the philosophical topics we will explore is how scientific theories are supported by evidence and how science yields knowledge
Course was offered Fall 2016
PHIL 3110Plato (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the philosophy of Plato, beginning with several pre-Socratic philosophers. Focuses on carefully examining selected Platonic dialogues. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3120Aristotle (3.00)
An introduction to the philosophy of Aristotle, covering his major works in ethics, political philosophy, metaphysics, theory of knowledge, and literary theory. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3130Hellenistic Philosophy (3.00)
This course will focus on Epicurean and Stoic philosophy. We will discuss issues in ethics, epistemology, logic, metaphysics, physics, psychology and religion. Prerequisite: at least one previous Philosophy course. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3140History of Medieval Philosophy (3.00)
Examines the continued development of philosophy from after Aristotle to the end of the Middle Ages. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2010
PHIL 315017th Century Philosophy (3.00)
Studies the central philosophers in the rationalist tradition.
PHIL 316018th Century Philosophy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies the central philosophers in the empiricist tradition.
PHIL 3170Kant (3.00)
Primarily a study of Kant's metaphysics and epistemology, followed by a brief look at the views of some of Idealist successors. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3180Nietzsche (3.00)
A comprehensive study of the philosophy of Nietzsche, with an examination of his views on life, truth, philosophy, art, morality, nihilism, values and their creation, will to power, eternal recurrence, and more. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: instructor permission (previous course in philosophy preferred)
PHIL 3190Wittgenstein (3.00)
Study of Wittgenstein's major works. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: two PHIL courses or instructor permission; PHIL 2420 recommended.
PHIL 3310Metaphysics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines central metaphysical issues such as time, the existence of God, causality and determinism, universals, possibility and necessity, identity, and the nature of metaphysics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3320Epistemology (3.00)
Studies problems concerned with the foundations of knowledge, perception, and rational belief. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3330Philosophy of Mind (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies some basic problems of philosophical psychology. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3400Introduction to Non-Classical Logic (3.00)
An introduction to systems of non-classical logic, including both extensions and revisions to classical logic.
PHIL 3500Seminar in Philosophy (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topics change from semester to semester and year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3520Topics in Contemporary Philosophy (3.00)
Studies some recent contemporary philosophical movement, writing, or topic. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2012
PHIL 3610Aesthetics (3.00)
Critically investigates central philosophical issues raised by artistic activity: To count as an artwork must a thing have a modicum of aesthetic value, or is it enough that it be deemed art by the community? Is aesthetic value entirely in the eye of the beholder or is there such a thing as being wrong in one's judgment concerning an artwork? including Wittgenstein, Sartre, and Pears.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2011
PHIL 3630Philosophy of Language (3.00)
Examines central conceptual problems raised by linguistic activity. Among topics considered are the relation between thought and language; the possibility of an essentially private discursive realm; the view that one's linguistic framework somehow 'structures' reality; and the method of solving or dissolving philosophical problems by scrutiny of the language in which they are couched. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: At least one course in philosophy at the 1000 level or above, or instructor permission.
PHIL 3650Justice and Health Care (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Philosophical account of health care practices and institutions viewed against the backdrop of leading theories of justice (e.g., utilitarianism, Rawlsian contractarianism, communitarianism, libertarianism). Topics include the nature, justifications, and limits of a right to health care; the value conflicts posed by cost containment, implicit and explicit rationing, and reform of the health care system; the physician-patient relationship in an era of managed care; and the procurement and allocation of scarce life-saving resources, such as expensive drugs and transplantable organs. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: course in ethics of political philosophy from any department, such as RELG 2650, PHIL 1740, PLPT 3010, etc.
PHIL 3651Genes, Nature and Justice (3.00)
What is a normal human being? What is the natural course for the human species? What does justice have to do with our genes? The emergence of technology allowing the manipulation of the human genome raises a number of ethical social, and political problems. This class will explore these challenges through philosophical argument. In particular, we will attempt to wrestle with notions such as natural, human being, perfection, enhancement and cure. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3652Animals and Ethics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will examine the moral status of non-human animals and what the major ethical theories imply for our treatment of animals, including in scientific research and food. In an effort to examine their moral status, we will explore the questions of whether and to what extent animals experience pain and emotions.
PHIL 3670Law and Society (3.00)
Examines competing theories of law; the role of law in society; the legitimacy of restrictions on individual liberties; legal rights and conflicts of rights; and the relationships between law and such social values as freedom, equality, and justice. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3710Ethics (3.00)
History of modern ethical theory (Hobbes to Mill) with especial emphasis on the texts of Hume (Treatise, Book III) and Kant, (Grundlegung), which will be studied carefully and critically. Among the topics to be considered: Is morality based on reason? Is it necessarily irrational not to act morally? Are moral standards objective? Are they conventional? Is it a matter of luck whether we are morally virtuous? Is the morally responsible will a free will? Are all reasons for acting dependent on desires? For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3720Contemporary Ethics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies Anglo-American ethics since 1900. While there are selected readings from G. E. Moore, W. D. Ross, A. J. Ayer, C. L. Stevenson and R. M. Hare, emphasis is on more recent work. Among the topics to be considered: Are there moral facts? Are moral values relative? Are moral judgments universalizable? Are they prescriptive? Are they cognitive? What is to be said for utilitarianism as a moral theory? What against it? And what are the alternatives? For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3730Ancient Ethical Theory (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 3780Reproductive Ethics (3.00)
The focus of the course will be the exploration of various moral, legal and policy issues posed by efforts to curtail or enhance fertility through contraception, abortion, and recent advances in reproductive technology. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: One prior course in ethics from any department.
PHIL 3790Research Ethics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Canvasses the history of research scandals (e.g., Nuremberg, Tuskegee) resulting in federal regulation of human subjects research. Critically assesses the randomized clinical trial (including informed consent, risk/benefit ratio, randomization, placebos). Examines the ethics of research with special populations, such as the cognitively impaired, prisoners, children, embryos and fetuses, and animals. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: One course in ethics or bioethics, or instructor permission.
PHIL 3999Philosophical Perspectives on Liberty (3.00)
Examination of the nature and function of liberty in social theorists such as Adam Smith, JJ Rousseau, Ayn Rand, John Rawls, Robert Nozick. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2012
PHIL 4010Seminar for Majors (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Topic changes from year to year. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: Philosophy majors.
PHIL 4020Seminar for Majors (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 4500Special Topics in Philosophy (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 4990Honors Program (1.00 - 15.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the departmental honors program.
PHIL 4993Directed Reading and Research (1.00 - 3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 4995Directed Reading and Research (1.00 - 3.00)
Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 4999Senior Thesis (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 5420Advanced Logic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Examines various results in metalogic, including completeness, compactness, and undecidability. Effective computability, theories of truth, and identity may also be covered. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: PHIL 2420 or equivalent.
PHIL 5450Language and Logic (3.00)
This course will examine, in light of classical readings and with the aid of the techniques of formal semantics and formal pragmatics, topics that have been given the most intense treatment: distinction between sense and reference, nature of meaning, relation between thought and language, etc.
Course was offered Spring 2011
PHIL 5460Philosophy of Science (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Logical analysis of the structure of theories, probability, causality, and testing of theories. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2011
PHIL 5470Philosophy of Mathematics (3.00)
Comparison of various schools in the philosophy of mathematics (including logicism, formalism, and conceptualism) and their answers to such questions as 'Do numbers exist?' and 'How is mathematical knowledge possible?' For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: Some familiarity with quantifier logic or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHIL 5480Philosophy of the Social Sciences (3.00)
Problems studied include explanation in the social sciences; the place of theory; objectivity; the relation between social science and natural science, philosophy, and literature. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/. Prerequisite: Six credits of philosophy or instructor permission.
PHIL 5510Seminar on an Ancient History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the political ideas and theories of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
PHIL 5520Seminar on a Medieval History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the most important philosophers of the Middle Ages.
PHIL 5530Seminar on a Modern History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A survey of the most important philosophers of the Modern Age.
Course was offered Fall 2016
PHIL 5550Seminar on a Philosophy of Bioethics Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the ethical implications of biomedical research.
PHIL 5560Seminar on a Political Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A seminar on political theory and how the topics of rights and freedoms are incorporated.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015
PHIL 5570Seminar on a Metaphysics Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the nature of being and the world
PHIL 5580Seminar on a Epistemology Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the nature and scope of knowledge.
PHIL 5590Seminar on a Logic Topic (3.00)
A seminar on logic features and reasoning.
PHIL 5760Global Justice, Health & Human Rights (3.00)
This seminar attempts to expand the horizons of bioethics to include a set of important issues impacting global health. The focus is on current work in political phil bearing on the rationale and limits of political toleration; assistance to the 'distant needy'; nationalism vs. cosmopolitanism; the objectives and measures of human development;and the proposed role of human rights as a transcultural lingua franca for international ethics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2010
PHIL 7110Plato (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 7120Aristotle (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2011, Fall 2009
PHIL 7330Metaphysics (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2014
PHIL 7341Mental Content (3.00)
Examines a variety of issues concerning the nature of mental content, including one or more of the following. (1) The ontological status of mental content: Does mental content relate us to abstract objects? What are the prospects for naturalizing intentionality? (2) The relationship between intentional content and phenomenal character: Are these distinct features of mental states, or is one of these properties reducible to the other?
Course was offered Fall 2012
PHIL 7450Topics in the Philosophy of Language (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2012
PHIL 7500First Year Seminar (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Seminar for First Yr graduate students. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 7501Tutorial Instruction (3.00)
Tutorial instruction. The student will attend lectures and cover the subjects of an undergraduate course, but will do additional reading and/or written work to strengthen their understanding of that philosophical area.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2014
PHIL 7502Readings in Philosophy (3.00)
With the permission of the instructor, a student may arrange to take an undergraduate course for graduate credit under this designation. The student will attend lectures and cover the subjects of the undergraduate course, but will do additional reading and/or written work; the student's work in the course will be graded on a scale appropriate for graduate course work.
PHIL 7510Seminar on an Ancient History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the political ideas and theories of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
PHIL 7520Seminar on a Medieval History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the most important philosophers of the Middle Ages.
PHIL 7530Seminar on a Modern History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the most important philosophers of the Modern Age.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2013
PHIL 7540Seminar on a Philosophy of Ethics Topic (3.00)
A survey of ethical theory and moral status.
Course was offered Spring 2016
PHIL 7550Seminar on a Philosophy of Bioethics Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the ethical implications of biomedical research.
PHIL 7560Seminar on a Political Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A seminar on political theory and how the topics of rights and freedoms are incorporated.
PHIL 7570Seminar on a Metaphysics Topic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A seminar on the nature of being and the world
Course was offered Fall 2016
PHIL 7575Seminar on the Philosophy of Science Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the various topics with in the Philosophy of Science.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
PHIL 7580Seminar on a Epistemology Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the nature and scope of knowledge.
PHIL 7590Seminar on a Logic Topic (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A seminar on logic features and reasoning.
Course was offered Fall 2016
PHIL 7631Rights (3.00)
This seminar will examine the nature of and possible justifications for claims of right. Readings will be from both classical and contemporary sources. The works we read will be authored principally by philosophers, with a few pieces by political and legal theorists.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2011
PHIL 7632Rescue, Charity and Justice (3.00)
This course examines arguments for and against moral and legal "positive" duties (to assist others). We consider possible duties to give emergency aid (rescue), to improve the condition of the needy (charity), and to impose more equitable distributions of goods within and between nations (justice).
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2012
PHIL 7634The Duty to Obey the Law (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This seminar will examine philosophical debates concerning the duty to obey the law (or political obligation) and the grounds for various kinds of legal disobedience. Readings will be from contemporary sources in political philosophy and legal theory.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2013
PHIL 7640Philosophy of History (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 7710Ethics (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2009
PHIL 7720Contemporary Ethics (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHIL 7770Political Philosophy (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
PHIL 7995Supervised Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 8161Hume and Kant on Ethics (3.00)
In the seminar we will examine the moral theories of David Hume and Immanuel Kant, in that order. The main texts are Hume's Treatise and Kant's Groundwork, but considerable attention will be given as well to Hume's second Enquiry and to Kant's Critique of Practical Reason and Metaphysics of Morals.
Course was offered Fall 2012
PHIL 8320Contemporary Epistemology (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
PHIL 8340Philosophy of Mind (3.00)
Philosophy of Mind. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2013
PHIL 8360Experience (3.00)
The course addresses recent literature on the following questions: (1) what is the ontological nature of experience? (sense-data theories vs. state theories vs. disjunctivism); (2) is the phenomenal character of experience exhausted by its representational content? (representationalism vs. qualia realism); (3) does experience contain any nonconceptual representational content? (4) are the intrinsic features of experience introspectible?
Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2011
PHIL 8370Possible Worlds (3.00)
This seminar focuses on the metaphysics of possibility and necessity, along with other related topics. It's central texts are Alvin Plantinga's "The Nature of Necessity" and David Lewis's "On the Plurality of Worlds".
PHIL 8420Advanced Logic and Foundations of Mathematics (3.00)
Advanced Logic and Foundations of Mathematics. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 8460Philosophy of Science (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2009
PHIL 8510Seminar on an Ancient History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the political ideas and theories of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
PHIL 8520Seminar on a Medieval History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the most important philoosphers of the Middle Ages.
PHIL 8530Seminar on a Modern History of Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A survey of the most important philosophers of the Modern Age.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015
PHIL 8540Seminar on a Philosophy of Ethics Topic (3.00)
A survey of ethical theory and moral status.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015
PHIL 8550Seminar on a Philosophy of Bioethics Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the ethical implications of biomedical research.
PHIL 8560Seminar on a Political Philosophy Topic (3.00)
A seminar on political theory and how the topics of rights and freedoms are incorporated.
PHIL 8570Seminar on a Metaphysics Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the nature of being and the world
Course was offered Fall 2015
PHIL 8580Seminar on a Epistemology Topic (3.00)
A seminar on the nature and scope of knowledge.
PHIL 8590Seminar on a Logic Topic (3.00)
A seminar on logic features and reasoning.
PHIL 8640Law and Morality (3.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 8995Supervised Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 8998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.For master's research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.
PHIL 8999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 9998Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
PHIL 9999Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director. For more details on this class, please visit the department website at http://www.virginia.edu/philosophy/.
UVa Course Catalog - Catalog of Courses for Physics (Unofficial, Lou's List)
UVa Course Catalog (Unofficial, Lou's List)
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Physics
PHYS 1010The Physical Universe (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
In this class you will get a chance to explore the scientific wonders of the universe. Topics vary each semester but generally include: motion, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism, sound, light, relativity, atomic structure, molecules, quantum physics, the nucleus, chemistry, meteorology, geophysics, the solar system, stars, and cosmology. PHYS 1010 requires limited math, but has wide applications like electronics, wifi, rockets, satellites, nuclear reactors, lasers, climate change, earthquakes, the tides, eclipses, plate tectonics, fossil fuels, telescopes, solar energy, and the origin of universe. PHYS 1010 is for non-science majors. Premedical and pre-dental students should take PHYS 2010, 2020.
PHYS 1020The Physical Universe II (3.00)
For non-science majors. Covers physical science topics including chemistry, meteorology, geophysics, solar system, stars, and cosmology. Limited math, but with wide applications like periodic table, climate change, earthquakes, plate tectonics, fossil fuels, telescopes, solar energy, origin of universe. 1010 and 1020 may be taken in any order. Pre-medical and pre-dental students should take PHYS 2010, 2020
PHYS 1050How Things Work (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For non-science majors. Introduces physics and science in everyday life, considering objects from our daily environment and focusing on their principles of operation, histories, and relationships to one another. 1050 is concerned primarily with mechanical and thermal objects, while 1060 emphasizes objects involving electromagnetism, light, special materials, and nuclear energy. They may be taken in either order.
PHYS 1060How Things Work (3.00)
For non-science majors. Introduces physics and science in everyday life, considering objects from our daily environment and focusing on their principles of operation, histories, and relationships to one another. 1050 is concerned primarily with mechanical and thermal objects, while 1060 emphasizes objects involving electromagnetism, light, special materials, and nuclear energy. They may be taken in either order.
PHYS 1090Galileo and Einstein (3.00)
For non-science majors. Examines how new understandings of the natural world develop, starting with the ancient world and emphasizing two famous scientists as case studies. Galileo was the first to make subtle use of experiment, while Einstein was the first to realize time is not absolute and that mass can be converted to energy.
PHYS 1110Energy on this World and Elsewhere (3.00)
The subject of energy will be considered from the perspective of a physicist. Students will learn to use quantitative reasoning and the recognition of simple physics restraints to examine issues related to energy that are of relevance to society and the future evolution of our civilization. Prerequisite: Physics and math at high school level.
PHYS 1150Powerful Ideas in Physical Science (4.00)
Covers several main ideas in physical science including matter, sound, heat and energy, force and motion, electricity and magnetism, and light and optics, using a hands-on conceptual learning approach. Students work in cooperative learning groups throughout the course. The course includes experiments and examples suitable for teachers of elementary students.
PHYS 1210The Science of Sound and Music (3.00)
Studies the basic physical concepts needed to understand sound. Aspects of perception, the human voice, the measurement of sound, and the acoustics of musical instruments are developed and illustrated.
PHYS 1425General Physics I: Mechanics, Thermodynamics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
First semester of introductory physics for engineers and scientists. Classical mechanics, including vector algebra, particle kinematics and dynamics, energy and momentum, conservation laws, rotational dynamics, oscillatory motion, gravitation, thermodynamics, and kinetic theory of gases. Three lecture hours. Prerequisite: APMA 1090 or MATH 1310; corequisite: PHYS 1429.
PHYS 1427General Physics I (4.00)
Covers the same material as PHYS 1425, with certain topics treated in greater depth. Three lecture hours, one problem hour. Prerequisite: Rodman scholar status.
Course was offered Fall 2009
PHYS 1429General Physics I Workshop (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A required two-hour workshop accompanying PHYS 1425, including laboratory and tutorial activities. Corequisite: PHYS 1425.
PHYS 1559New Course in Physics (1.00 - 4.00)
New course in the subject of physics.
Course was offered Fall 2009
PHYS 1610Introductory Physics I:Mechanics & Special Relativity (4.00)
First semester of a four-semester sequence for prospective physics and other science majors. Topics include kinematics and Newton's laws with vector calculus; frames of reference; energy and momentum conservation; rotational motion; special relativity. Three lecture hours, one problem hour. Corequisite: MATH 1310.
PHYS 1620Introductory Physics II:Gravitation, Oscillations, Waves & Thermodynamics (4.00)
Second semester of a four-semester sequence for prospective physics and other science majors. Topics include gravitation and Kepler's laws; harmonic motion; thermodynamics; wave motion; sound; optics. Three lecture hours, one problem hour. Prerequisite: PHYS 1610; corequisite: MATH 1320.
PHYS 1660Practical Computing for the Physical Sciences (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course teaches how to use the computer to solve quantitative problems. This involves learning the skills to write computer programs dedicated to certain tasks, to visualize data graphically, to use scientific software, and to learn other practical skills that are important for a future career in the sciences.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
PHYS 1710Introductory Physics I: Classical mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics (5.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
First semester of the introductory physics sequence for prospective physics and other science majors. Topics include particle kinematics and dynamics, energy and momentum conservation; rotational motion; fluid dynamics; thermodynamics; oscillatory motion; waves and sound. Four lecture hours, one discussion section hour. Corequisite: MATH 1320 or instructor permission
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015
PHYS 1720Introductory Physics II: Gravitation, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics (5.00)
Second semester of the introductory physics sequence for prospective physics and other science majors. Topics include gravitation; electricity & magnetism, and optics. Four lecture hours, one discussion section hour. Prerequisite: PHYS 1710 or PHYS 1425, MATH1320 Corequisite: MATH 2310
Course was offered Spring 2016
PHYS 2010Principles of Physics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Physics 2010 and 2020 constitute a terminal course sequence covering the principles of mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic, solid state, nuclear, and particle physics. A working knowledge of arithmetic, elementary algebra, and trigonometry is essential. The PHYS 2010 - 2020 sequence does not normally serve as prerequisite for the courses numbered 3110 and above. Students who plan to take more physics should take PHYS 1610, 1620, 2610, 2620, or PHYS 2310, 2320, 2620. PHYS 2010, 2020, in conjunction with the laboratory PHYS 2030, 2040 satisfies the physics requirement of medical and dental schools. PHYS 2010 is prerequisite for 2020. Three lecture hours.
PHYS 2020Principles of Physics II (3.00)
PHYS 2010 and 2020 constitute terminal course sequence covering the principles of mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic, solid state, nuclear, and particle physics. A working knowledge of arithmetic, elementary algebra, and trigonometry is essential. The PHYS 2010 - 2020 sequence does not normally serve as prerequisite for the courses numbered 3110 and above. Students who plan to take more physics should take PHYS 1610, 1620, PHYS 2610, 2620 or PHYS 2310, 2320, 2620. PHYS 2010, 2020, in conjunction with the laboratory, PHYS 2030, 2040, satisfies the physics requirement of medical and dental schools. PHYS 2010 is prerequisite for 2020. Three lecture hours.
PHYS 2030Basic Physics Laboratory I (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Selected experiments in the different branches of physics are carried out and written up by the student. One two-hour exercise per week. Corequisite: PHYS 2010 or 2310. Premedical and pre-dental students should elect this course along with PHYS 2010; it is an option for others.
PHYS 2040Basic Physics Laboratory II (1.00)
Selected experiments in the different branches of physics are carried out and written up by the student. One two-hour exercise per week. Prerequisite: 2030; corequisite: PHYS 2010, 2020 or 2310, 2320. Premedical and pre-dental students should elect this course along with PHYS 2010, 2020; it is an option for others.
PHYS 2310Classical and Modern Physics I, II (4.00)
This was the first semester of a two-semester introduction to classical and modern physics for science majors, it has now been merged with PHYS 1425. It was a calculus-based treatment of the principles of mechanics, heat and thermodynamics.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
PHYS 2320Classical and Modern Physics I, II (4.00)
This was the second semester of a two-semester introduction to classical and modern physics for science majors, it has now been merged with PHYS 2415. It was a calculus-based treatment of the principles of electricity and magnetism, physical optics, elementary quantum theory, and atomic and nuclear physics.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 2415General Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism, Optics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Second semester of introductory physics for engineers and scientists. Electrostatics, including conductors and insulators; DC circuits; magnetic forces and fields; magnetic effects of moving charges and currents; electromagnetic induction; Maxwell's equations; electromagnetic oscillations and waves. Introduces geometrical and physical optics. Three lecture hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 1425, APMA 1110 or MATH 1320.
PHYS 2419General Physics II Workshop (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A required two-hour workshop accompanying PHYS 2419, including laboratory and tutorial activities. Prerequisite: PHYS 2415.
PHYS 2559New Course in Physics (3.00)
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of Physics
Course was offered Fall 2009
PHYS 2610Introductory Physics III:Electromagnetism (4.00)
Third semester of a four-semester sequence for prospective physics and other science majors. Topics include electrostatics, circuits, electric and magnetic fields; electromagnetic waves. Three lecture hours, one problem hour. Prerequisite: PHYS 1620, 2310 or 1425; corequisite: MATH 2310.
PHYS 2620Modern Physics (4.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduction to quantum physics and relativity, with application to atomic structure, nuclear and elementary particle physics, condensed matter physics, and cosmology. Three lecture hours, one problem hour. Prerequisite: PHYS 2320, 2415, 1720, or 2610, and MATH 2310 or instructor permission.
PHYS 2630Elementary Laboratory I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Elementary Lab for Physics Majors, 1st semester. Selected experiments in mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism and optics. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 1710, 1720; or instructor permission.
PHYS 2640Elementary Laboratory II (3.00)
Elementary Lab for Physics Majors, 1st semester. Selected experiments in mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism and optics. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 1710, 1720, 2630; co-requisite: PHYS 2620; or instructor permission.
PHYS 2660Fundamentals of Scientific Computing (3.00)
Applications of computers to solving basic problems in physical science. Introduction to programming, use of external libraries, and implementation of basic algorithms with focus on numerical methods, error analysis & data fitting. No previous computer experience is required. One Lecture & one lab session per week. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus and one semester of introductory physics (PHYS 1710, 1425, or 2010).
PHYS 3040Physics of the Human Body (3.00)
Application of basic physics principles to the functions of the human body: class discussions include physical motion, electrical properties of human body and neural signal transmission, learning and memory, thermal balance in the human body, blood circulation, lungs and breathing, and vision. Prerequisite: a semester of calculus and PHYS 2010 or PHYS 1425 or PHYS 1610, 1620. Corequisite: PHYS 2020 or PHYS 2415 or PHYS 2610 or instructor permission.
PHYS 3110Widely Applied Physics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Applications of physical principles to a diverse set of phenomena: order of magnitude estimates, dimensional analysis, material science and engineering, astrophysics, aeronautics and space flight, communications technology, meteorology, sound & acoustics and fluid dynamics. Not all topics will be covered in every course. Three lecture hours. (Y) Prerequisite: PHYS 2620 or instructor permission.
PHYS 3120Applied Physics: Energy (3.00)
Basic physics principles involved in energy production, distribution and storage: engines, generators, photosynthesis, fossil fuels, solar energy, photovoltaics, thermoelectrics, geothermal, wind & hydro power, fuel cells, batteries, nuclear energy, and the power grid. Three lecture hours. (Y) Prerequisite: PHYS 2620 or instructor permission. PHYS 3110 is not a prerequsite.
PHYS 3150Electronics Laboratory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Analog and digital electronics for scientific applications, including the use of transistors, FET's, operational amplifiers, TTL, and CMOS integrated circuits. Six laboratory hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 2640 or 2040.
PHYS 3170Intermediate Laboratory I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Approximately five experiments drawn from the major fields of physics. Introduces precision apparatus, experimental techniques, and methods of evaluating experimental results. Outside report preparation is required. Six laboratory hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 2640
PHYS 3180Intermediate Laboratory II (3.00)
Approximately three to five experiments, selected in consultation with the instructor, emphasizing modern aspects. Outside library research and report preparation are required. Six laboratory hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 2640
PHYS 3190Advanced Laboratory (3.00)
Normally a single, semester-long experiment chosen in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
PHYS 3210Classical Mechanics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Statics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies treated with extensive use of vector calculus; includes the Lagrangian formulation of mechanics. Prerequisite: MATH 3255 (preferred) or MATH 3250, and PHYS 1720, or instructor permission.
PHYS 3250Applied Nuclear Physics (3.00)
Applications of nuclear physics and nuclear energy: Introduction to nuclear physics, radioactivity, radiation standards and units, interaction of radiation with matter, accelerators, x-ray generators, detectors, biological effects, nuclear medicine, nuclear fission and reactors, nuclear fusion. Three lecture hours. (Y) Prerequisite: PHYS 2620 or instructor permission.
PHYS 3310Statistical Physics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes temperature and the laws of thermodynamics; introductory treatments of kinetic theory and statistical mechanics; and applications of Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein, and Fermi-Dirac distributions. Prerequisite: MATH 3255 (preferred) or MATH 3250, and PHYS 2620, or instructor permission.
PHYS 3420Electricity and Magnetism I (3.00)
Systematic treatment of electromagnetic phenomena with extensive use of vector calculus, including Maxwell's equations. Prerequisite: MATH 3255 (preferred) or MATH 3250, and PHYS 2610 or PHYS 2320, or instructor permission.
PHYS 3430Electricity and Magnetism II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes Maxwell's equations; electromagnetic waves and their interaction with matter; interference, diffraction, polarization; waveguides; and antennas. Prerequisite: PHYS 3420.
PHYS 3559New Course in Physics (3.00)
Independent study supervised by a faculty member, culminating in a written report, essay, or examination. May be repeated for credit.
Course was offered Spring 2013
PHYS 3620Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics (3.00)
The course will examine basic principles of simple theories for metals, the basics of crystallography and crystal structures, the reciprocal space, lattice vibrations, elastic properties of solids, electronic band structure, impurities and defects, dielectric properties, magnetism and superconductivity. Prerequisite: PHYS 2620.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
PHYS 3650Quantum Physics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes quantum phenomena and an introduction to wave mechanics; the hydrogen atom and atomic spectra. Prerequisite: MATH 3255 (preferred) or MATH 3250, PHYS 2620; corequisite: PHYS 3210 or instructor permission.
PHYS 3660Quantum Physics II (3.00)
Continuation of PHYS 3650. Intermediate quantum mechanics including perturbation theory; application to systems of current interest. Prerequisite: PHYS 3650.
PHYS 3820Topics in Physics-Related Research Areas (3.00)
Applies the principles and techniques of physics to related areas of physical or life sciences or technology with an emphasis on current research problems. (PHYS 3810 is not prerequisite to PHYS 3820.)
PHYS 3993Independent Study (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Individual study of topics in physics not normally covered in formal classes. Study is carried out under the tutelage of a faculty member with whom the requirements are agreed upon prior to enrollment. (S-SS) Prerequisite: Instructor permission
PHYS 3995Research (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A research project on a topic in physics carried out under the supervision of a faculty member culminating in a written report. May be taken more than once. (S-SS) Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
PHYS 5110Special Topics in Classical and Modern Physics (3.00)
Lectures on topics of current interest in physics research and pedagogy. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: PHYS 3420 or instructor permission.
PHYS 5160Introduction to String Theory (3.00)
This course introduces a modern topic in theoretical high energy physics to an advanced undergraduate / beginner graduate student audience. Among the directions which are being explored are the physics of extra dimensions, and a unified treatment of gravity and electromagnetism in the context of string theory. Prerequisite: Physics 3210 (Classical Mechanics), 3430 (Electricity & Magnetism II) and 3660 (Quantum Mechanics II), or permission of the instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2012
PHYS 5190Electronics Lab (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Practical electronics for scientists, from resistors to microprocessors. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
PHYS 5240Introduction to the Theory of General Relativity (3.00)
Reviews special relativity and coordinate transformations. Includes the principle of equivalence; effects of gravitation on other systems and fields; general tensor analysis in curved spaces and gravitational field equations; Mach's principle, tests of gravitational theories; perihelion precession, red shift, bending of light, gyroscopic precession, radar echo delay; gravitational radiation; relativisitic stellar structure and cosmography; and cosmology. Prerequisite: Advanced calculus through partial differentiation and multiple integration; vector analysis in three dimensions.
PHYS 5250Mathematical Methods of Physics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Discusses matrices, complex analysis, Fourier series and transforms, ordinary differential equations, special functions of mathematical physics, partial differential equations, general vector spaces, integral equations and operator techniques, Green's functions, group theory. Prerequisites: MATH 5210 and 5220 or instructor permission.
PHYS 5310Optics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Includes reflection and refraction at interfaces, geometrical optics, interference phenomena, diffraction, Gaussian optics, and polarization. Prerequisite: PHYS 2320, 2415, 2610, or an equivalent college-level electromagnetism course; knowledge of vector calculus and previous exposure to Maxwell's equations.
PHYS 5320Fundamentals of Photonics (3.00)
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the physics that underlies technologies such as lasers, optical time/frequency standards, laser gyros, and optical telecommunication. Covers the basic physics of lasers and laser beams, nonlinear optics, optical fibers, modulators and optical signal processing, detectors and measurements systems, and optical networks. Prerequisite: PHYS 5310 or instructor permission.
PHYS 5420Statistical Mechanics II (3.00)
Discusses thermodynamics and kinetic theory, and the development of the microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles. Includes Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac distributions, techniques for handling interacting many-particle systems, and extensive applications to physical problems. Prerequisite: PHYS 3310, PHYS 3650 and Instructor Permission.
PHYS 5620Solid State Physics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course will study various phenomena in condensed matter physics, including crystallography, basic group theory, x-ray and neutron diffraction, lattice vibrations, electrons in a metal, electronic band theory, electrons under an external magnetic field, semiconductors, magnetism and superconductivity. Not only the topics but also the theoretical and experimental techniques that are covered in this course are essential for PhD students as well as advanced Undergraduate students in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering to excel in their research career. Prerequisite: PHYS 3650 (Quantum Mechanics I) or an equivalent course
PHYS 5630Computational Physics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A review of computational methods for differentiation, integration, interpolation, finding zeroes, extrema, etc. proceeding to a concentration on numerical solutions of differential equations, basic spectral analysis, numerical methods for matrices and Monte Carlo simulation applied to problems in classical and modern physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 2660; pre- or corequisite: PHYS 3210 and PHYS 3650, or instructor permission.
PHYS 5640Computational Physics II (3.00)
Advanced topics in computational physics including numerical methods for partial differential equations, Monte Carlo modeling, advanced methods for linear systems, and special topics in computational physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 5630, or instructor permission.
PHYS 5720Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Studies subatomic structure; basic constituents and their mutual interactions.
PHYS 5820Introduction to Nanophysics (3.00)
An introduction to rapidly-evolving ideas in nanophysics. Covers the principles involved in the fabrication of nanosystems and in the measurement of phenomena on the nanoscale. Concepts necessary to appreciate applications in such areas as nano-electronics, nano-magnetism, nano-mechanics and nano-optics, are discussed. Prerequisite: One course each in undergraduate-level quantum mechanics and statistical physics or instructor permission; knowledge of introductory-level wave mechanics and statistical mechanics; applications of Schroedinger equation, Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac distributions.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 5993Physics Colloquium (2.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
First and second year students enrolled in the Physics PhD program are required to take Physics Colloquium in their first and second years of study.
PHYS 6030Energy in the 21st Century (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Learn how we produce, distribute, and consume energy including not only fossil fuels and nuclear, but also renewable energy like solar, wind, hydro, tidal, geothermal, biomass/biofuel, and fuel cells. Learn about the developments in science and technology that allow us to shape our future energy options. This is a course about Energy for K-12 teachers. No physics or math prerequisite courses are required.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014
PHYS 6050How Things Work I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course considers objects from our daily environment. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree or instructor permission.
PHYS 6060How Things Work II (3.00)
This course considers objects from our daily environment. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree or instructor permission.
PHYS 6090Galileo and Einstein (3.00)
This course examines how new understanding of the natural world developed from the time of Galileo to Einstein taking the two famous scientists as case studies. This may be a distance learning course intended for in-service science teachers with lectures, homework and exams conducted via the internet. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree or instructor permission.
PHYS 6110Physical Science for Teachers (3.00)
Laboratory-based course providing elementary and middle school teachers hands-on experience in the principles and applications of physical science. Not suitable for physics majors; no previous college physics courses are assumed. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree and presently (or intending to be) a K-8 teacher.
PHYS 6200Topical Physical Science (1.00)
A series of one-credit science courses of interest to K-12 teachers, as well as the general public. These courses are offered anywhere in the state as needed through School of Continuing and Professional Studies regional centers. The courses are designed to meet Virginia's SOLs and consist of lectures, demonstrations, and many hands-on science activities. Current course topics include Sound, Light & Optics, Aeronautics and Space, Electricity, Meteorology, Magnetism, Heat & Energy, Matter, and Force & Motion. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 6205Physical Science for K-8 Teachers: Meteorology (1.00)
The basis of meteorology will be investigated.Topics include temperature measurements, air flow, pressure, density, elements of the atmosphere, heat transfer and radiation, greenhouse effect, ozone layer, humidity, and atmospheric optics. Satellite and weather maps will be studied. Whenever possible, laboratory experiments will be done to demonstrate weather phenomena and concepts.
PHYS 6251Light and Optics I (1.00)
This course focuses on concepts in light and optics I covering topics such as light rays, images, shadows, reflection and refraction and is designed to be taken by inservice K-5 teachers . The material is introduced from a historical perspective The course is unique in that it requires students to complete and write-up 5 light and optics experiments. Prerequisites: undergraduate degree or permission from instructor.
PHYS 6252Light and Optics II (2.00)
This course focuses on concepts in optics and light II covering topics such as light rays, images, shadows, reflection, refraction, disperson, color, and lenses, and is designed to be taken by inservice grades 6-10 teachers . The material is introduced from a historical perspective The course is unique in that it requires students to complete and write-up 10 light and optics experiments at home. Prerequisites: undergraduate degree or permission from instructor.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 6253Light and Optics III (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This course focuses on concepts in light and optics III covering topics such as light rays, images, shadows, reflection, refraction, disperson, color, and lenses, interference, polarization, and diffraction and is designed to be taken by inservice grades 11-12 teachers. The material is introduced from a historical perspective The course is unique in that it requires students to complete and write-up 15 light and optics experiments at home. Prerequisites: undergraduate degree or permission from instructor.
PHYS 6262Electricity and Magnetism II (2.00)
This course focuses on concepts in electricity, magnetism, and energy covering topics such as static electricity, circuits, batteries, motors, generators, and thermal, chemical, solar, wind, and electromagnetic energy transfer activities. It is a hands-on activities course done online at home or summer workshop by science teachers of grades 3-12. A kit is purchased and supplemented by low cost materials. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
PHYS 6263Electricity and Magnetism (1.00 - 3.00)
This course focusses on concepts in electricity and magnetism covering topics such as static electricity, charging by friction and induction, resistors, capacitors, DC circuits, Faraday and Lenz's law activities. It is a hand-on activities course done at home by science teachers of grades 6-10. A kit composed of the electrical and magnetic materials is purchased and supplemented by low cost materials from home. Prerequisite: Undergraduate Degree or Permission from Instructor
PHYS 6310Classical and Modern Physics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A comprehensive study of physics using some calculus and emphasizing concepts, problem solving, and pedagogy. This course series is intended for in-service science teachers, particularly middle school physical science and high school physics teachers. This course can be used for crossover teachers who wish to obtain endorsement or certification to teach high school physics. This is a required course for the M.A.P.E. degree. This course is typically taught for 4 weeks in the summer with a daily two-hour lecture and two-hour problem session. Problem sets continue for three months into the next semester. Motion, Kinematics, Newton's laws, energy and momentum conservation, gravitation, harmonic motion, waves, sound, heat, and fluids. . Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree and instructor permission.
PHYS 6320Classical and Modern Physics II (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A comprehensive study of physics using some calculus and emphasizing concepts, problem solving, and pedagogy. This course series is intended for in-service science teachers, particularly middle school physical science and high school physics teachers. This course can be used for crossover teachers who wish to obtain endorsement or certification to teach high school physics. This is a required course for the M.A.P.E. degree. This course is typically taught for 4 weeks in the summer with a daily two-hour lecture and two-hour problem session. Problem sets continue for three months into the next semester. Coulomb's law, Gauss's law, electrostatics, electric fields, capacitance, inductance, circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree and instructor permission.
PHYS 6330Classical and Modern Physics III (3.00)
A comprehensive study of physics using some calculus and emphasizing concepts, problem solving, and pedagogy. This course series is intended for in-service science teachers, particularly middle school physical science and high school physics teachers. This course can be used for crossover teachers who wish to obtain endorsement or certification to teach high school physics. This is a required course for the M.A.P.E. degree. This course is typically taught for 4 weeks in the summer with a daily two-hour lecture and two-hour problem session. Problem sets continue for three months into the next semester. Geometric and physical optics, relativity, and modern physics. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree and instructor permission.
PHYS 6350Curriculum Enhancement I (3.00)
A laboratory sequence normally taken concurrently with PHYS 6310, 6320, 6330, respectively. It includes experiments with sensors that are integrated with graphing calculators and computers and other experiments using low cost apparatus. This course is typically held in the summer for four weeks and is extended into the next semester creating an activity plan. The laboratories utilize best teaching practices and hands-on experimentation in cooperative learning groups. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree and instructor permission.
Course was offered Summer 2015, Summer 2013, Summer 2011
PHYS 6360Curriculum Enhancement II (3.00)
A laboratory sequence normally taken concurrently with PHYS 6310, 6320, 6330, respectively. It includes experiments with sensors that are integrated with graphing calculators and computers and other experiments using low cost apparatus. This course is typically held in the summer for four weeks and is extended into the next semester creating an activity plan. The laboratories utilize best teaching practices and hands-on experimentation in cooperative learning groups. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree and instructor permission.
Course was offered Summer 2015, Summer 2013, Summer 2010
PHYS 6410Physics Teaching Pedagogy (3.00)
A course in the pedagogy of teaching secondary school physics. This may be a distance-learning course intended for in-service teachers desiring to teach secondary school physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 6310, 6320, 6330, 6350, and 6360, or instructor permission. Not suitable for physics majors.
PHYS 6513Topics in Physical Science (1.00 - 3.00)
Small classes studying special topics in physical science using cooperative teaching in a laboratory setting. Hands-on experiments and lecture demonstrations allow special problems to be posed and solved. May be taken more than once. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree or instructor permission.
PHYS 6993Independent Study (3.00 - 6.00)
A program of independent study for in-service science teachers carried out under the supervision of a faculty member culminating in a written report. A typical project may be the creation and development of several physics demonstrations for the classroom or a unit activity. The student may carry out some of this work at home, school, or a site other than the University. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree and instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2009
PHYS 7010Theoretical Mechanics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
The statics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Discusses the methods of generalized coordinates, the Langrangian, Hamilton-Jacobi equations, action-angle variables, and the relation to quantum theory. Prerequisite: PHYS 3210 and MATH 5220.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
PHYS 7210Statistical Mechanics (3.00)
Discusses thermodynamics and kinetic theory, and the development of the microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles. Includes Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac distributions, techniques for handling interacting many-particle systems, and extensive applications to physical problems.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014
PHYS 7410Electricity and Magnetism I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
A consistent mathematical account of the phenomena of electricity and magnetism; electrostatics and magnetostatics; macroscopic media; Maxwell theory; and wave propagation. Prerequisite: PHYS 7250 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013
PHYS 7420Electricity and Magnetism II (3.00)
Development of the theory of special relativity, relativistic electrodynamics, radiation from moving charges, classical electron theory, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of electrodynamics. Prerequisite: PHYS 7420 or instructor permission.
PHYS 7559New Advanced Topics Course in Physics (3.00)
New course in the subject of Physics. May be repeated for credit.
Course was offered Spring 2013
PHYS 7610Quantum Theory I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the physical basis of quantum mechanics, the Schroedinger equation and the quantum mechanics of one-particle systems, and stationary state problem. Prerequisite: Twelve credits of 3000-level physics courses and MATH 5210, 5220, or instructor permission.
PHYS 7620Quantum Theory II (3.00)
Includes angular momentum theory, techniques of time-dependent perturbation theory, emission and absorption of radiation, systems of identical particles, second quantization, and Hartree-Fock equations. Prerequisite: PHYS 7610 or instructor permission.
PHYS 7995Independent Study (3.00 - 6.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Independent research supervised by a faculty member. May be repeated for credit.
PHYS 8220Fundamentals of Photonics (3.00)
Studies nonlinear optical phenomena; the laser, sum, and difference frequency generation, optical parametric oscillation, and modulation techniques. Prerequisite: PHYS 5310 and exposure to quantum mechanics.
PHYS 8320Statistical Mechanics II (3.00)
Further topics in statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: PHYS 8310.
Course was offered Fall 2013, Spring 2012
PHYS 8420Atomic Physics (3.00)
Studies the principles and techniques of atomic physics with application to selected topics, including laser and microwave spectroscopy, photoionization, autoionization, effects of external fields, and laser cooling. Prerequisite: PHYS 7620 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2011
PHYS 8450Computational Physics II (3.00)
Linear algebra and large sparse matrix methods applied to partial differential equations, with applications to 1+1 and 2+1 dimensional Schrodinger equations. The use of lattice gauge theory methods for introducing electromagnetic fields on a grid, and applications to the quantum theory of conductivity and the integer quantum Hall effect. Application of Monte Carlo simulation methods to statistical mechanical systems, quantum mechanics, and quantum field theory. Prerequisite: PHYS 5630 or instructor permission
Course was offered Spring 2010
PHYS 8610Condensed Matter Theory I (3.00)
The description and basic theory of the electronic properties of solids including band structure, electrical conduction, optical properties, magnetism and super-conductivity. Prerequisite: PHYS 7620 or instructor permission.
PHYS 8630Introduction to Field Theory (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Introduces the quantization of field theories, including those based on the Dirac and Klein-Gordon equations. Derives perturbation theory in terms of Feynman diagrams, and applies it to simple field theories with interactions. Introduces the concept of renormalization. Prerequisite: PHYS 7620.
PHYS 8640Modern Field Theory (3.00)
Applies field theory techniques to quantum electrodynamics and to the renormalization-group description of phase transitions. Introduces the path integral description of field theory. Prerequisite: PHYS 8630.
Course was offered Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2011
PHYS 8710Nuclear Physics I (3.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Discusses nuclear theory and experiment from the modern perspectives of the fundamental theory of the strong interaction: Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD).
Course was offered Fall 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2011
PHYS 8750Elementary Particle Physics I (3.00)
Introduction to the Standard Model of Electroweak and Strong Interactions, to be followed by physics beyond the Standard Model, including aspects of Grand Unification, Supersymmetry, and neutrino masses.
PHYS 8880Quantum Optics and Quantum Information (3.00)
Studies the quantum theory of light and other boson fields with a special emphasis on the nonclassical physics exemplified by squeezed and entangled quantum states. Applications to quantum communication, quantum computing, and ultraprecise measurements are discussed. Prerequisite: PHYS 7610 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2016, Spring 2012, Spring 2010
PHYS 8999Master Thesis Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
PHYS 9010Introduction to Physics Research I (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
Workshops given by UVA Physics faculty describing their research. Restricted to Arts and Sciences graduate students in Physics only
PHYS 9020Introduction to Physics Research II (1.00)
Workshops given by UVA Physics faculty describing their research.
PHYS 9030Teaching Science in Higher Education (1.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
This STEM teaching course will help graduate TAs integrate learning theory and effective student engagement practices into their teaching. GTAs will participate in guided discussions to relate recommendations from the education literature to their classroom experiences. Assignments will include learning activities, such as teaching observations & reflections, and designing interventions to assist students with difficult topics/skills.
Course was offered Fall 2016
PHYS 9410Atomic and Molecular Seminar (3.00)
Atomic and Molecular seminars given by invited speakers from outside and within UVA. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Physics graduate students only.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
PHYS 9420Atomic and Molecular Seminar (3.00)
Studies the principles and techniques of atomic physics with application to selected topics, including laser and microwave spectroscopy, photoionization, autoionization, effects of external fields, and laser cooling. Prerequisite: PHYS 7620 or instructor permission.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 9610Condensed Matter Seminar (3.00)
Condensed Matter seminar given by invited speakers from outside and within UVA. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Physics graduate students only.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
PHYS 9620Condensed Matter Seminar (3.00)
Condensed Matter seminar given by invited speakers from outside and within UVA. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Physics graduate students only
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 9710Nuclear Physics Seminar (3.00)
Nuclear Physics seminar given by invited speakers from outside and within UVA. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Physics graduate students only.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
PHYS 9720Nuclear Physics Seminar (3.00)
Nuclear Physics seminar given by invited speakers from outside and within UVA. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Physics graduate students only.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 9810High Energy Physics Seminar (3.00)
High Energy Physics seminars given by invited speakers from outside and within UVA. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Physics graduate students only.
Course was offered Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009
PHYS 9820High Energy Physics Seminar (3.00)
High Energy Physics seminars given by invited speakers from outside and within UVA. Restricted to Arts and Sciences Physics graduate students only.
Course was offered Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010
PHYS 9998Pre-Qual Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For students who have not passed the Qualifying exam for doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
PHYS 9999PhD Thesis Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00)
Offered
Fall 2016
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.